General Thoracic Surgery

General Thoracic Surgery

General Thoracic Surgery has long been regarded as one of the most authoritative resources in the field. Edited by four leading experts—Thomas W. Shields, Joseph LoCicero, Carolyn E. Reed, and Richard H. Feins—this work reflects decades of surgical experience and academic teaching. It is presented as a two-volume textbook, making it a complete reference for thoracic surgeons, medical students, and practitioners who want to master the subject.

The book is known for its thorough approach, guiding readers step by step through both open surgical technique and endoscopic surgical technique. It provides extensive coverage of thoracic disease, including lung cancer and pulmonary tumors, ensuring readers can link theory with clinical practice. With its structured format, it not only supports surgical training but also helps practicing surgeons refine their knowledge with updated and reliable information.

Key Benefits

• Comprehensive explanations of thoracic surgery, covering anatomy, embryology, diagnostics, and disease management
• In-depth sections on minimally invasive procedures that reflect the shift toward modern surgical practices
• Clear guidance on both diagnostic information and treatment information, supported by radiological sections
• Practical tools like operative checklists, procedural chapters, and bulleted to-do lists for efficient exam preparation and surgical application
• Multidisciplinary insights that include medical treatment, radiation oncology, surgery, and anesthesia for a complete learning experience
• Updated approaches to managing high-risk non-small cell lung cancer, including non-resection therapies

Detailed Content Highlights

This edition ensures that all facets of thoracic surgery are covered. Beginning with anatomy and embryology, the textbook moves into diagnostics and clinical applications, supported by detailed radiological sections. The coverage of thoracic disease is broad and includes the latest evidence-based approaches.

Special attention is given to oncological topics such as lung cancer and pulmonary tumors. Readers are introduced to modern approaches including sublobar resection, adjuvant brachytherapy, radiotherapy ablation, and stereotactic body radiation therapy. These sections are especially valuable for surgeons managing complex thoracic oncology cases.

The book’s multidisciplinary contributions add significant value. Insights from experts in radiation oncology, medical treatment, and anesthesia are seamlessly integrated, showing how collaboration leads to better outcomes for patients. In addition, the focus on minimally invasive procedures ensures that students and practitioners are learning techniques that align with current clinical standards.

Practicality is a strong feature of this textbook. The inclusion of operative checklists and bulleted to-do lists in procedural chapters helps learners retain information quickly. This makes it an excellent choice not only for surgical practice but also for exam preparation.

Price in Pakistan

In Pakistan, General Thoracic Surgery is available at PKR 4300 for the black and white edition and PKR 8600 for the matt paper edition. Prices may differ depending on whether the purchase is made from local medical books shops or online platforms.

Availability

Students and practitioners can easily purchase this textbook from Books N Beyond medical books shop and other trusted medical books distributors in Pakistan. Options for home delivery and cash on delivery are available nationwide, making the process simple and accessible for everyone.