Endoscopic Cardiac Surgery: Tips, Tricks and Traps

Introducing “Endoscopic Cardiac Surgery: Tips, Tricks and Traps,” a comprehensive guide to the practical considerations of endoscopic cardiac surgery written by Joseph Zacharias. The book covers all aspects of this topic starting from basic concepts like patient selection to imaging, and outlines the different approaches to particular endoscopic cardiac surgical procedures. The book captures the experience of endoscopic cardiac surgeons from around the world and is a concise yet thorough reference book for those starting a program in this discipline.

As the population ages, there is an increasing acceptance that cardiac surgery needs to be provided to older and sicker patients, and more asymptomatic patients. The option of a sternotomy is becoming less appealing. The endoscope has changed the patient pathway in many surgical specialties, but until recently, cardiac surgery has been slow to adopt this approach. With improvements in imaging and better imaging technology, there is a steady increase in accepted procedures and trained surgeons offering this approach.

“Endoscopic Cardiac Surgery: Tips, Tricks and Traps” provides insight into the practical considerations of endoscopic cardiac surgery that is invaluable for trainees in cardiac surgery and experienced surgeons wishing to add this approach to their armamentarium. The book is divided into chapters that cover specific aspects of endoscopic cardiac surgery. The chapters are written by experts in the field, and each chapter includes photographs, diagrams, and videos that illustrate the procedures discussed.

One of the strengths of this book is that it covers a broad range of endoscopic cardiac surgical procedures, including mitral valve repair, atrial septal defect closure, and coronary artery bypass surgery. The book also covers the practical considerations of setting up an endoscopic cardiac surgery program, such as team training and patient selection. There is also a chapter on managing complications, which is particularly valuable for surgeons learning this approach.

The chapters are set out in a clear and concise manner that makes the book easy to read and understand. The photographs, diagrams, and videos that accompany the text are of high quality and help to illustrate the procedures discussed. The video materials are especially helpful as they allow the readers to see the procedures being performed in real-time, which enhances their understanding of the technique.

In conclusion, “Endoscopic Cardiac Surgery: Tips, Tricks and Traps” is an excellent resource for surgeons who are interested in learning more about endoscopic cardiac surgery. It is an essential primer for this discipline and will be a valuable reference for trainees in cardiac surgery and experienced surgeons wishing to add this approach to their armamentarium. The book is well-written, easy to understand, and the video materials are a helpful addition. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in endoscopic cardiac surgery.

If you want to learn more about endoscopic cardiac surgery, you can order this book today. The book is available in eBook format and has 373 pages of valuable content. You can also access over three hours of associated video material via the SN More Media app. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your knowledge of endoscopic cardiac surgery. Order your copy today!

Product Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Springer; 1st ed. 2023 edition (June 15, 2023)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 373 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3031211030
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3031211034