MINIMALLY INVASIVE CARDIAC SURGERY A PRACTICAL GUIDE (HB 2021) Hardcover

Minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) is now a crucial skill for all future cardiac surgeons, driven by increasing global demand for less invasive procedures. Cardiologists and cardiac surgeons are forming "heart teams" to offer patients innovative, minimally invasive treatments with their many advantages. However, these advanced techniques are often intricate and require specialized expertise. This book provides a novel learning experience by using QR codes that link readers to essential audio-visual materials. Combined with the informative text, the focus is on the practical aspects of minimally invasive cardiac surgery. In today's "heart teams" and the growing field of hybrid procedures, surgeons must possess cutting-edge skills in less invasive technologies that can be used in hybrid operating rooms and/or transcatheter procedures to remain successful. This book guides surgeons along this learning path, offering clinical advice and practical solutions that go beyond basic knowledge. It provides guidance on relevant courses, videos, and training centers. It also advises on effectively utilizing public and multimedia resources, obtaining informed consent for MICS procedures, and establishing a MICS program or practice. In an era emphasizing value-driven outcomes and shorter, improved patient experiences, MICS is an indispensable skill for every heart surgeon. "Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery: A Practical Guide" serves as a teaching tool, reference book, and manual authored by surgeons who both perform and instruct on the described procedures.