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.
