Illustrates surgical steps with line drawings and real images from VATS cameras
Provides an update on novel surgical techniques in thoracic surgery
Written by experts with extensive experience and expertise in the field.

This Atlas presents a state-of-the-art review of VATS and robotic approaches to managing lung and esophageal cancers. It discusses cancer staging, physiological evaluation of patients, and patient selection for minimally invasive surgery. The atlas offers detailed descriptions of individual operations accompanied by anatomic drawings, intraoperative images, and 3-dimensional anatomic reconstructions. Written by recognized experts in the field, it provides readers with an unparalleled resource for advancing their skills in managing these cancers.
It is a valuable reference work for thoracic surgeons in training as well as in practice who want to pursue minimally invasive surgery. It is unique in offering fully illustrated, step-by-step descriptions of the operative procedures.

Table of contents (18 chapters)
Introduction
Ferguson, Mark K.
Pages 1-6
General Considerations
Chao, Yin-Kai (et al.)
Pages 9-34
Wedge Resection
Shen, K. Robert (et al.)
Pages 35-49
Lobectomy
D'Amico, Thomas A. (et al.)
Pages 51-101
Segmentectomy
McKenna, Robert J. (et al.)
Pages 103-149
Sleeve Lobectomy
Li, Yun (et al.)
Pages 151-183
Pneumonectomy
Chen, Ying Tai (et al.)
Pages 185-196
Robotic Lung Resection
Paul, D. Ian (et al.)
Pages 197-212
Intraoperative Staging and Node Dissection
Zhao, Hui (et al.)
Pages 213-223
Minimally Invasive Approaches to Chest Wall and Superior Sulcus Tumors
Wei, Benjamin (et al.)
Pages 225-247
Technical Notes
Chen, Kezhong (et al.)
Pages 249-272
General Considerations
Li, Hui (et al.)
Pages 275-306
Thoracoscopic and Laparoscopic Esophagectomy with Cervical Anastomosis
Prachand, Vivek (et al.)
Pages 307-338
Thoracoscopic and Laparoscopic Esophagectomy with Intrathoracic Anastomosis
Huang, Yuqing (et al.)
Pages 339-348
Laparoscopic Transhiatal Esophagectomy
Zehetner, Joerg (et al.)
Pages 349-358
The Prone Position for Esophagectomy
Noshiro, Hirokazu (et al.)
Pages 359-370
Robotic Esophagectomy
Kernstine, Kemp H. (et al.)
Pages 371-387
Technical Notes
Tan, Lijie (et al.)
Pages 389-410