This book provides a guide to the anatomy and the surgical techniques required in thoracic and cardiothoracic surgery. It discusses the advantages and disadvantages of certain surgical procedures in relation to the lymphatic system, thyroid gland, chest wall and parathyroid glands, as well as pulmonary endarterectomy. Further, it addresses intraoperative and postoperative complications, and explores newer fields like microthymectomy, microlobectomy, and pain management for thoracic surgery patients.
 Providing an update on the latest advances in thoracic surgery, it appeals to general, thoracic, cardiothoracic, and cardiovascular surgeons. It also offers trainees insights into the foundation of the techniques and the relevant anatomy. 

General Aspects of Thoracic Surgery

Surgical approaches and investigation techniques to the mediastinal lymph nodes
Surgical Techniques for Chest Wall Diseases
Minimally invasive left pulmonary resections techniques
Chest Tube
Approaches and surgical techniques for mediastinal infectious diseases
General Aspects in the Pathology of the Diaphragm
Approaches and surgical techniques for retrocostoxiphoid hernias
Anesthesia in lung transplantation
Thoracic traumas - general aspects
Approaches and surgical techniques for chest wall trauma.