Long considered the bible of thoracic surgery, this comprehensive two-volume textbook guides you through virtually every open and endoscopic surgical technique with expert commentary by the leaders in thoracic surgery from around the world. Coverage includes extensive sections on lung cancer and other pulmonary tumors. All facets of thoracic disease are covered from anatomy and embryology to diagnostics, including extensive radiological sections. Multidisciplinary contributions on medical treatment, radiation oncology, and surgery and anesthesia are included. Highlights include new material on minimally invasive procedures and thoroughly updated diagnostic and treatment information. Operative checklists are included in procedural chapters, and procedures are presented as bulleted to-do lists wherever possible. A companion Website will offer the fully searchable text with all images and video clips of selected procedures.

Contributing Authors Preface to the Seventh Edition Preface to the First Edition PART A: The Lung, Pleura, Diaphragm, and Chest Wall Section I Anatomy of the Chest Wall and Lungs 1 Anatomy of the Thorax. 2 Embryology of the Lungs 3 Ultrastructure and Morphometry of the Human Lung Section II Physiology of the Lungs 7 Pulmonary Gas Exchange 8 Mechanics of Breathing Section III Thoracic Imaging 9 Radiographic Evaluation of the Lungs and Chest 10 Computed Tomography of the Lungs, Pleura, and Chest Wall 11 Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Thorax Section IV Diagnostic Procedures 15 Laboratory Investigations in the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Diseases 16 Diagnostic Studies in Lung Cancer 17 Bronchoscopic Evaluation of the Lungs and Tracheobronchial Tree Section V Assessment of the Thoracic Surgical Patient 20 Pulmonary Physiologic Assessment of Operative Risk 21 Preoperative Cardiac Evaluation of the Thoracic Surgical Patient Section VI Anesthetic Management of the General Thoracic Surgical Patient 22 Conduct of Anesthesia 23 The Shared Airway: Management of the Patient With Airway Pathology 24 Anesthesia for Pediatric General Thoracic Surgery Section VII Pulmonary Resections 25 Thoracic Incisions 26 General Features of Pulmonary Resections 27 Thoracic Surgery in the Elderly Section VIII Postoperative Management of the General Thoracic Surgical Patient 41 General Principles of Postoperative Care 42 Mechanical Ventilation of the Surgical Patient Section IX The Chest Wall 43 Chest Wall Deformities 44 Lung Hernias of the Chest Wall 45 Infections of the Chest Wall Section X The Diaphragm 51 Embryology and Anatomy of the Diaphragm 52 Pacing of the Diaphragm Section XI The Pleura 56 Anatomy of the Pleura Section XII Thoracic Trauma 73 Blunt and Penetrating Injuries of the Chest Wall, Pleura, and Lungs Section XIII The Trachea 78 Tracheostomy Section XIV Congenital, Structural, and Inflammatory Diseases of the Lung 83 Congenital Lesions of the Lung Section XV Statistical Analysis and Trial Design 99 Evidence-Based Thoracic Surgery Section XVI Carcinoma of the Lung 101 Lung Cancer: Epidemiology and Carcinogenesis Section XVII Other Tumors of the Lung 122 Carcinoid Tumors PART B: The Esophagus Section XVIII Anatomy 128 Embryology of the Esophagus Section XIX Physiology 131 Physiology and Physiologic Studies of the Esophagus Section XX Diagnostic Studies 133 Radiologic Evaluation of the Esophagus Section XXI Operative Procedures in the Management of Esophageal Disease Section XXII Trauma to the Esophagus Section XXIII Benign Esophageal Disease Section XXIV Malignant Lesions of the Esophagus PART C: The Mediastinum Section XXV Anatomy Section XXVI Noninvasive Investigations Section XXVII Invasive Diagnostic Investigations and Surgical Approaches Section XXVIII Mediastinal Infections, Overview of Mass Lesions in the Mediastinum, and Control of Vascular Obstructing Symptomatology Section XXIX Primary Mediastinal Tumors and Syndromes Associated with Mediastinal Lesions Section XXX Mediastinal Cysts