Atlas of Cardiac Surgical Techniques: A Volume in the Surgical Techniques Atlas Series 2nd Edition

The Atlas of Cardiac Surgical Techniques is a highly visual, expert-driven guide to mastering open and interventional cardiac surgery procedures. Designed for cardiac surgeons, trainees, and cardiothoracic teams, this fully revised 2nd Edition delivers step-by-step procedural guidance accompanied by detailed illustrations, intraoperative photographs, and online surgical videos that bring each operation to life.

Whether you're perfecting core surgical skills or adopting newer, minimally invasive or robotic approaches, this atlas offers the clarity, consistency, and technical insight required to succeed in both routine and complex cardiac surgeries.

Key Features:

•  Comprehensive Coverage of Open and Minimally Invasive Cardiac Techniques:
• Encompasses a wide range of procedures, from coronary revascularization and valve repair/replacement, to aortic dissection repair, ECMO, and robotic surgery.
•  Expanded and Updated with New Procedures:
• Seven new chapters covering cutting-edge and high-demand techniques:
• Hybrid Coronary Revascularization
• Aortic Valve Repair Techniques
• TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)
• Robotic Mitral Valve Surgery
• Surgery for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
• ECMO Techniques and Cannulation Strategies
• Pulmonary Endarterectomy
•  Online Procedural Videos:
• High-quality videos accompany many procedures, providing real-time visualization of operative techniques and decision-making.
•  Over 400 Full-Color Visuals:
• Includes line drawings, intraoperative photographs, and annotated illustrations to guide users through every stage of surgery.
•  Standardized Chapter Format:
• Each chapter follows a consistent, practical format:
• Surgical anatomy
• Preoperative considerations
• Operative steps
• Postoperative management
• Pearls and pitfalls