Endoscopic Cardiac Surgery: Tips, Tricks and Traps

Endoscopic Cardiac Surgery: Tips, Tricks and Traps is a cutting-edge guide tailored for cardiac surgeons transitioning to or refining their skills in minimally invasive, endoscope-assisted procedures. Designed to bridge the gap between traditional open approaches and advanced endoscopic techniques, this book offers a step-by-step, experience-based roadmap to mastering a field that is quickly becoming essential in modern cardiac care. From patient selection and imaging to operative tactics and post-op considerations, it delivers actionable insights from global pioneers in endoscopic cardiac surgery.

 Key Features

• From Fundamentals to Advanced Practice
• Starts with core principles—including patient selection, anatomical considerations, and imaging techniques—to build a strong foundation.
• Progresses to procedure-specific approaches, covering mitral valve repair, aortic valve surgery, and more.
• Practical Focus: Tips, Tricks & Traps
• Distills real-world surgical wisdom from international experts who have built and led endoscopic programs.
• Learn how to avoid common pitfalls, navigate intraoperative challenges, and optimize outcomes in high-risk or complex cases.
• Multimedia Integration for Surgical Clarity
• Includes over 3 hours of high-definition video content, accessible through the SN More Media app—ideal for visual learners.
• Videos demonstrate live surgical footage, instrument handling, and critical decision points during procedures.
• Designed for Rapid Reference
• Concise, high-yield format supports quick review before or during surgery.
• Perfectly suited for cardiac surgical trainees, fellows, and practicing surgeons expanding into minimally invasive approaches.
• Accessible Anywhere
• Use the SN More Media app to scan links and access videos on your mobile device—no login or browser required.
• Timely and Evolving Topic
• Reflects the growing demand for less invasive options in cardiac care as the patient population becomes older and higher risk.