Full Description
This book offers a comprehensive exploration of modern thoracic surgery, focusing on both open and videothoracoscopic (VATS) procedures. It sheds light on lesser-known, minimally invasive techniques that are crucial for contemporary thoracic surgeons, particularly those performed through the transcervical approach. Readers will gain insights into procedures such as Transcervical Extended Mediastinal Lymphadenectomy (TEMLA), transcervical pulmonary lobectomies, and the closure of bronchial stump fistulas.
Key concepts include the subxiphoid approach for pulmonary and mediastinal tumor resections, as well as rarely used techniques in esophageal and tracheal surgery. The book also covers complex operations for thoracic sarcomas and surgical treatments for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS). With detailed descriptions and original illustrations, the authors provide a valuable resource for understanding these advanced surgical techniques.
This volume is an essential read for thoracic surgeons, surgical residents, and medical professionals interested in expanding their knowledge of innovative surgical methods. It serves as a vital reference for those seeking to enhance their expertise in minimally invasive thoracic surgery and improve patient outcomes.
Contents
1. Transcervical Extended Mediastinal Lymphadenectomy (TEMLA).- 2. Transcervical VATS Pulmonary Lobectomies.- 3. Subxiphoid VATS Pulmonary Resections.- 4. Left Upper Sleeve Lobectomy with Pulmonary Artery Reconstruction.- 5. Management of the severe thoracic vascular problems.- 6. Techniques for closure of the post-pneumonectomy bronchial stump, including the Kergin pneumonectomy.- 7. The Use of Pedicled Flaps for the Closure of Bronchial Fistulas and Coverage of Bronchial Stumps or Anastomoses.- 8. Surgical Closure of Bronchial Fistulas After Pneumonectomy.- 9. The Use of Myoplasty in Tracheobronchial Reconstruction.- 10. Surgery of a Tracheo-Innominate Artery Fistula.- 11. Cervical Tracheoesophageal and Tracheogastric Fistulas.- 12. Myoplasty and Omentoplasty for Sternal Dehiscence Reconstruction.- 13. Management of Thoracic Duct Fistulas.- 14. Techniques of thymectomy.- 15. Atypical Techniques for Resection of Mediastinal Tumors Other Than Thymoma.- 16. Descending Mediastinitis - Transcervical Plus VATS Approach.- 17. Atypical Techniques in Esophageal Surgery - Reconstruction Using the Stomach.- 18. Atypical Techniques in Esophageal Surgery - Reconstruction Using the Colon.- 19. Atypical Techniques in Esophageal Surgery - Reconstruction Using the Jejunum and Myoplasty.- 20. Reconstruction of Chest Wall Resections Using Codubix, Omental, and Muscle Flaps.- 21. Extensive Procedures in the Treatment of Thoracic Sarcomas.- 22. The diaphragmatic procedures.- 23. Operations for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS).
