Mastery of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 4th Edition

Mastery of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Fourth Edition is a comprehensive surgical reference covering thoracic, adult cardiac, and congenital cardiac procedures, edited by Larry R. Kaiser, Irving L. Kron, Joseph B. Shrager, Gorav Ailawadi, and Stephanie M. Fuller.

Each chapter follows the Mastery series format and closes with Editor's Comments, guiding readers from indications and preoperative assessment through surgical technique, postsurgical follow-up, and management of complications.

This edition adds expanded content on procedures such as right- and left-sided VATS and robotic lobectomy, segmentectomy, multiarterial grafting, transcatheter mitral and tricuspid interventions, and minimally invasive maze and ventricular assist techniques, supported by a full-color design and artwork.

Key Features

Highlights

• Comprehensive coverage of thoracic, adult cardiac, and congenital cardiac procedures
• Editor's Comments at the end of each chapter
• New and expanded chapters on VATS and robotic lobectomy, segmentectomy, multiarterial grafting, transcatheter mitral and tricuspid interventions, and minimally invasive maze and ventricular assist techniques
• Full-color design and artwork

Compatibility

Readable on a computer, tablet, or smartphone. The EPUB format offers reflowable text that adjusts to screen size, while the PDF format has a fixed layout suited to printing and exact formatting preservation. The eBook can be converted to audiobook using natural language text-to-speech.

How to use

Open the EPUB or converted PDF in your preferred e-reading application on a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Use the chapter structure to move from indications and preoperative assessment through surgical technique, postsurgical follow-up, and management of complications, and consult the Editor's Comments at the end of each chapter for additional guidance.