**Selected for 2025 Doody's Core Titles® with "Essential Purchase" designation in Vascular Surgery**Using a highly visual, step-by-step approach, Atlas of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy: Anatomy and Technique, Second Edition, is an easy-access, comprehensive guide to the surgical treatment of diseases and disorders most often encountered by vascular surgeons. Editor Elliot L. Chaikof, MD, PhD, leads a team of academic and clinical leaders in the field who provide expert coverage of more than 100 common and complex procedures, including surgical and endovascular techniques. This full-color, single-volume reference provides a convenient review of key procedures with an emphasis on anatomy and imaging studies as they apply to each technique, enabling surgeons to prevent and plan for complications and secure the best outcomes for their patients.- Covers the full range of diseases and disorders most important to vascular surgeons using a step-by-step procedural approach accompanied by relevant imaging studies.- Uses a consistent and logical chapter structure throughout, covering Historical Background, Indications, Preoperative Preparation, Pitfalls & Danger Points, Operative Strategy, Operative Technique, Postoperative Care, Postoperative Complications, and References.- Includes new chapters on Transcarotid Artery Revascularization with Dynamic Flow Reversal (TCAR), Surgical Treatment of Subclavian-Axillary Vein Thrombosis, Reconstruction of the Portal Vein and Hepatic Artery, Endovascular Therapy for Superior Vena Cava Syndrome, Approach to Patients Presenting for Hemodialysis Access, and more.- Contains more than 1,000 full-color illustrations, including procedural photos and beautifully illustrated drawings that highlight the relevant anatomy and techniques in specific treatments.- Features numerous video clips of key intraoperative moments, which are particularly beneficial for real-time review of endovascular interventions. Read more

A New York Times BestsellerShortlisted for both the Guardian First Book Prize and the Costa Book AwardLonglisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-FictionA Finalist for the Pol Roger Duff Cooper PrizeA Finalist for the Wellcome Book PrizeA Financial Times Best Book of the YearAn Economist Best Book of the YearA Washington Post Notable Book of the YearWhat is it like to be a brain surgeon? How does it feel to hold someone's life in your hands, to cut into the stuff that creates thought, feeling, and reason? How do you live with the consequences of performing a potentially lifesaving operation when it all goes wrong?In neurosurgery, more than in any other branch of medicine, the doctor's oath to "do no harm" holds a bitter irony. Operations on the brain carry grave risks. Every day, leading neurosurgeon Henry Marsh must make agonizing decisions, often in the face of great urgency and uncertainty.If you believe that brain surgery is a precise and exquisite craft, practiced by calm and detached doctors, this gripping, brutally honest account will make you think again. With astonishing compassion and candor, Marsh reveals the fierce joy of operating, the profoundly moving triumphs, the harrowing disasters, the haunting regrets, and the moments of black humor that characterize a brain surgeon's life.Do No Harm provides unforgettable insight into the countless human dramas that take place in a busy modern hospital. Above all, it is a lesson in the need for hope when faced with life's most difficult decisions. Read more

This is the Official Suturing Techniques Textbook created by Medical Creations.The perfect complement to your Medical Creations Suture Practice kit!Are you looking for the best suturing book on Amazon? Look no further!This medical book has been created by compiling the most important suturing techniques you need to know along with detailed, step-by-step illustrations that will teach how to suture like a surgeon. You will even find questions after each chapter so that you can test your knowledge!This surgical suturing manual gives you an insight into the basics of the suturing process. The first part of the manual will cover the armamentarium required, indications, and basic principles of suturing techniques. In the second part we will discuss knot tying, different kinds of sutures, and their applications. The last section will cover wound care before and after the suturing process.If you bought our Medical Creations Suture Practice Kit, this textbook will serve as a perfect complement. It is much more in-depth, and covers more techniques than the free ebook that comes with the suture kit.This book focuses on the readability apsect, which allows for an easy training guide and review. It is divided into chapters, and since the addition of multiple choice questions, the reader now has the possibility to practice and test what they have learned from previous chapters. The answers to these questions can be found at the very end of the book.Thanks to this book you will: ..Learn the different surgical techniques and knots used in the departments of surgery, emergency medicine, family medicine..Learn and understand the basic fundamentals..Be able to test your knowledge with multiple-choice questionsInvest in your future today! Go to the top-right of the page and click "Add to Cart" Read more

Lab Values: First EditionThe second edition is available for purchase with more content and updates. To find it right away, type in: "Lab Values Second Edition" in the search field. Make sure the publisher is Medical Creations.Let’s be very clear about this, the best way to start studying a new topic is to learn the basic fundamentals first before you dive into the details. That way, you will not get overwhelmed because you will understand the bigger picture first. The problem with many medical books is that they are overly detailed and therefore bad in painting the bigger picture. Our Lab Values book solves this problem by making you learn the basic fundamentals first before you dive into the details with other, more detailed, medical books. This book serves two purposes; It’s a great introduction for those that want a simple overview, and it’s also great for students looking for a quick recap that covers the most important information. How do you best prepare for an exam? If you don't have the time, you just recap the fundamentals. To test your knowledge, we have included multiple choice questions after each chapter. The answers to these questions can be found at the very end. Let’s face it, the skill of being able to interpret laboratory investigations and to understand the science behind it is extremely important in the field of medicine.It is said that approximately 60-70% of decision making in medicine is done based on the results of laboratory tests. Laboratory values essentially provide data in an objective form that relates to the patient’s health. They can aid in early diagnosis of diseases that have not yet had clinical manifestations, thereby leading to more effective management of such conditions. They can also aid in monitoring the progress of various diseases so that treatment can be modified accordingly. Insufficient understanding of laboratory tests in a clinical setting can lead to misinterpretation of results, which will jeopardize patient safety.With this book you will: ..Get an in-depth understanding of how the physiology of our bodies work..Be able to objectively measure your patient’s health..Use your new skills every single day at workGo to the top-right of the page and click "Add to Cart" Read more

Have you ever seen a picture of a celebrity who recently had liposuction? In the picture, their stomach is lumpy and rippled. The first thought is to blame it on the doctor or “bad plastic surgery.” Nicole Psomas, the author, shows the reader that this is not because of bad plastic surgery, but rather, bad care after surgery. After The Cut is a comprehensive how-to guide for preparation and recovery after cosmetic plastic surgery. The author begins by explaining how to determine if surgery is the right choice for you. She describes the realities of plastic surgery that many people do not know. The book goes on to teach you how to prepare your mind, body, and home for surgery; those best prepared for surgery have better results. A typical “surgery day” is described to the reader, so they know what to expect. Once out of surgery, and recovery begins, the reader is given a detailed guide of the author’s innovative method on how exactly to recover after any cosmetic plastic surgery procedure. Some typical procedures she discusses are: liposuction, tummy tucks, breast augmentation, body lifts, face lifts, buttock lifts, and more. Her method will teach you how to prevent complications, reduce swelling, increase range of motion, decrease pain, increase sensation, decrease scar tissue, and ultimately maximize the results and appearance after cosmetic plastic surgery. Like any surgery, plastic surgery should be made with serious consideration and not entered into lightly. The choice to have plastic surgery is a personal one that will have a significant impact on a person’s future. The steps illustrated in this book empower the patient to play a substantial role in their recovery. With this knowledge, the patient can feel confident about making one of the most personal decisions of their life. Read more

“The surgical interventions in these pages are dizzying, but the fact that Jay Wellons can write as well as he can operate provides a whole other level of amazement.”—Ann Patchett, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Commonwealth“A powerful and moving account of the intense joys and sorrows of being a pediatric neurosurgeon.”—Henry Marsh, New York Times bestselling author of Do No Harm: Stories of Life, Death, and Brain SurgeryONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New Yorker, Publishers WeeklyTumors, injuries, ruptured vascular malformations—there is almost no such thing as a non-urgent brain surgery when it comes to kids. For a pediatric neurosurgeon working in the medical minefield of the brain—in which a single millimeter in every direction governs something that makes us essentially human—every day presents the challenge, and the opportunity, to give a new lease on life to a child for whom nothing is yet fully determined and all possibilities still exist. In All That Moves Us, Dr. Jay Wellons pulls back the curtain to reveal the profoundly moving triumphs, haunting complications, and harrowing close calls that characterize the life of a pediatric neurosurgeon, bringing the high-stakes drama of the operating room to life with astonishing candor and honest compassion. Reflecting on lessons learned over twenty-five years and thousands of operations completed on some of the most vulnerable and precious among us, Wellons recounts in gripping detail the moments that have shaped him as a doctor, as a parent, and as the only hope for countless patients whose young lives are in his hands.Wellons shares scenes of his early days as the son of a military pilot, the years of grueling surgical training, and true stories of what it’s like to treat the brave children he meets on the threshold between life and death. From the little boy who arrived at the hospital near death from a gunshot wound to the head, to the eight-year-old whose shredded nerves were repaired using suture as fine as human hair, to the brave mother-to-be undergoing fetal spinal cord surgery, All That Moves Us is an unforgettable portrait of the countless human dramas that take place in a busy modern children’s hospital—and a meditation on the marvel of life as seen from under the white-hot lights of the operating room. Read more

Derived from Sam W. Wiesel and Todd J. Albert’s four-volume Operative Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery, this single-volume resource contains a comprehensive, authoritative review of operative techniques in spine surgery. In one convenient place, you’ll find the entire Spine section, as well as relevant chapters from the Oncology and Pediatrics sections of Operative Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery. Superb full-color illustrations and step-by-step explanations help you master surgical techniques, select the best procedure, avoid complications, and anticipate outcomes. Written by global experts from leading institutions, Operative Techniques in Spine Surgery, Third Edition, clearly demonstrates how to perform the techniques, making this an essential daily resource for residents, fellows, and practitioners.   Read more

With each passing year, bariatric surgeries are becoming more and more common place. After years of frustrating weight loss and regains, patients are looking for permanent answers to their obesity problems. New procedures, new techniques and new surgeons enter the field of bariatrics each year. In this newly revised book, Dr. Alvarez pulls back the curtain on the Gastric Sleeve surgery and tells why it is the only bariatric surgery he’ll perform, the risks associated with the surgery, and what patients need to know to be one of the successful permanent losers. Read more

“Spinal Health and Disorders: A Comprehensive Guide” is an in-depth resource designed for healthcare professionals, students, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of spinal health. This authoritative guide covers the anatomy and physiology of the spine, common and rare spinal disorders, diagnostic techniques, and the latest advancements in treatment and rehabilitation. From degenerative disc disease and scoliosis to spinal cord injuries and surgical interventions, the book combines evidence-based information with practical insights. Rich with illustrations, case studies, and expert commentary, it serves as both a reference and a learning tool, empowering readers to make informed decisions in clinical and personal settings. Read more

The roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, or RNY, can be your weight loss solution after years of struggling with obesity. Thousands of patients have successfully lost weight and kept it off after RNY, which is the most well-known kind of bariatric surgery. Weight loss surgery is life-changing, and the best information can help you succeed. The Big Book on the Gastric Bypass: Everything You Need to Lose Weight and Live Well with the Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery! provides the information and tips you need to make the most out of this chance to overcome obesity forever. How is the RNY procedure performed? How can it help you lose weight? Is the gastric bypass surgery your best option for weight loss? What should you look for when choosing a surgeon? What will your diet be like? How can you reduce complications and side effects? This book is for you if you are just starting to consider weight loss surgery, if you know you want the RNY in particular or if you are already a gastric bypass patient. The book is a great gift option and also a great choice if you are supporting a gastric bypass patient. Learn all about: • Average weight loss after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RNY) • Choosing a surgeon and paying for surgery • Safely preparing for and recovering from surgery • All about the RNY diet for weight loss and health • Health benefits and risks of the gastric bypass • Embracing life as a RNY patient This complete guide covers the entire RNY journey – don’t be left behind! Read more

Ever wondered what it's like to hold a human heart in your hands?  This book takes you on a riveting journey through the life and career of Stephen Westaby, a world-renowned heart surgeon. From his humble beginnings to his tireless pursuit of perfection, Westaby's story is one of resilience, determination, and an unyielding commitment to saving lives.Can Westaby maintain his relentless drive in the face of numerous triumphs and failures, and the emotional toll of his profession? And how does he navigate the challenges of healthcare systems in the UK and the US?Every decision Westaby makes in the operating theatre could mean the difference between life and death for his patients.Reading this book is an emotional rollercoaster ride, packed with gripping tales of emergency surgeries and life-threatening situations that will leave you in awe of the resilience of the human spirit.Stephen Westaby, a world-renowned heart surgeon, has worked at prestigious institutions such as Harefield Hospital and the cardiothoracic centre in Oxford, and has trained alongside some of the greatest pioneers of cardiac surgery. Read more

As an active surgeon over the last thirty years, Dr. Paul A. Ruggieri has experienced and lived through the best and the worst of his profession. In his first book, Confessions of a Surgeon: The Good, the Bad, and the Complicated he pushed open the operating room doors to give the public a startling view of what really went on inside the operating room. In Confessions of a Surgeon: A Deeper Cut, Dr. Ruggieri blows the operating room doors right off their hinges. It cuts deeper into a profession, even more mysterious then ever before. He candidly shares his thoughts on the patients that have impacted his life the most. He also exposes how surgeons (including himself) and the surgical profession have dramatically changed since the first time he nervously picked up a scalpel blade as a naïve surgical intern. He explores how these changes have helped and hurt patients. He also explores how these changes will continue to have a direct affect on anyone about to enter an operating room.Ultimately, Dr. Ruggieri’s passionate and candid account of his life inside a changing operating room will give his audience the power of transparency and truth. Read more

Just a few things you will learn about hip replacement surgery - If you have made it this far, you are probably going to need to have your hip replaced. Oh, by the way, the longer you wait, the worse it gets. Been There, Done That - I know, I know... this book is about what I went through on my way from discomfort to diagnosis to surgery to subsequent recovery. Your Five Year Plan - When most people hear that a typical hip replacement surgery takes about 90 minutes, they think, “OK, that is easy. A short period of time, nothing to it.” In reality the time line is much, much longer. On one side of the surgery is the average one to four years you live with a bad hip before you have surgery and on the other side is the up to one year of recovery. I will share with you what to expect before, during and after your surgery. This book includes warning symptoms, suggestions on when to schedule your surgery, what to buy (and what not to buy), the prehab and rehab exercises to perform, links to hip replacement surgery videos and how to properly share the details your upcoming surgery with friends and not-so-friends. Here is an overview of what you will learn. Chapter 1 - How Do You Mend A Broken Hip? Chapter 2 - Is Hip Surgery Really That Quick And Easy? Chapter 3 - What Is The Most Common Post Surgery Symptom? Chapter 4 - Normal Hip Anatomy (How Your Hip Isn’t Normal) Chapter 5 - What Are The Seven Steps of ‘Hip?’ Chapter 6 - How Do You Know That You Need A Hip Replacement? Chapter 7 - Slice Or Dice: What Are The Nonsurgical Treatment Options For Hip Pain? Chapter 8 - Slice Or Dice: What Are The Surgical Treatment Options For Hip Pain? Chapter 9 - The 10 Commandments Before Hip Replacement Surgery Chapter 10 - How To Prepare For Your Initial Orthopedic Visit Chapter 11 - What Questions Should You Ask Your Physician? Chapter 12 - Just How Much Does Hip Replacement Surgery Cost? Chapter 13 - Scheduling Your Surgery Checklist Chapter 14 - What Are The Surgical Risks A Hip Replacement? Chapter 15 - Personal Issues - Timeline And Checklist: What To Do Eight+ Weeks Before Surgery Chapter 16 - Personal Issues: Timeline And Checklist - 16 Things To Do Two To Eight Weeks Before Surgery Chapter 17 - Personal Medical Issues: Timeline And Checklist - 13 Things To Do Two To Eight Weeks Before Surgery Chapter 18 - Medical Supplies: Timeline And Checklist - 28 Ideas, Lists & Things To Buy Two To Eight Weeks Before Surgery Chapter 19 - How To Prepare Your Home For Safety: 34 Recommendations And Checklists Chapter 20 - Pre-Surgery Medical Issues: Timeline And Checklist - Six Tips For Two To Seven Days Before Surgery Chapter 21 - Pre-Surgery Personal Issues: Timeline And Checklist Eight Last Minute Tasks - Two To Seven Days Before Surgery Chapter 22 - Pre-Surgery Medical Issues: Timeline And Checklist - 15 Tasks To Complete One Day Before Surgery Chapter 23 - Pre-Surgery Medical Issues: Timeline And Checklist - 17 Things To Expect On The Morning Of Your Surgery Chapter 24 - What To Expect During Your Hip Replacement Surgery Operation (A Play By Play Of My Operation) Chapter 25 - Post-Surgery Timeline And Checklist: 50+ Things To Expect From The Day Of Surgery Through Discharge Chapter 26 - The Days After Surgery - Checklist For Your Discharge From The Hospital Chapter 27 - The Most Important Post-Surgery Precaution Chapter 28 - What To Expect During The Days After Surgery - While At Home Chapter 29 - Getting Back In Step: Sitting, Walking, Driving And Just Being A General Nuisance Chapter 30 - Post-Surgery Timeline And Checklist: Personal Hygiene Tips And Tricks Chapter 31 - The Days After Surgery - Complications Chapter 32 - Post-Surgery Timeline And Checklist: Seven Days And Beyond Chapter 33 - What Next? Chapter 34 - Hip, Hip Hooray! About The Author Read more

Bull in the Ring is the story of an average young man trying to take a place among some of the most talented women and men in our society- neurosurgeons. This memoir traces his steps, beginning as a small boy witnessing his neurosurgeon father deal with two badly injured men in an emergency room. The story continues as he tries to prove he can compete athletically and intellectually through high school, college, medical school, and finally long years of surgical training. In doing so, he must deal with the most difficult problems in human illness and injury through the lens of an everyday person, while wondering the entire time if he had been delusional in dreaming he could follow in the footprints of giants. More importantly, it's the story of how a brilliant, tenacious specialty wages a daily struggle against death, but only wins when care and compassion are involved. Read more

From an eminent surgeon and historian comes the “by turns fascinating and ghastly” (The New York Times Book Review, Editors’ Choice) story of surgery’s development—from the Stone Age to the present day—blending meticulous medical research with vivid storytelling.There are not many life events that can be as simultaneously frightening and hopeful as a surgical operation. In America, tens-of-millions of major surgical procedures are performed annually, yet few of us consider the magnitude of these figures because we have such inherent confidence in surgeons. And, despite passionate debates about health care and the media’s endless fascination with surgery, most of us have no idea how the first surgeons came to be because the story of surgery has never been fully told. Now, Empire of the Scalpel elegantly reveals surgery’s fascinating evolution from its early roots in ancient Egypt to its refinement in Europe and rise to scientific dominance in the United States. From the 16th-century saga of Andreas Vesalius and his crusade to accurately describe human anatomy while appeasing the conservative clergy who clamored for his burning at the stake, to the hard-to-believe story of late-19th century surgeons’ apathy to Joseph Lister’s innovation of antisepsis and how this indifference led to thousands of unnecessary surgical deaths, Empire of the Scalpel is both a global history and a uniquely American tale. You’ll discover how in the 20th century the US achieved surgical leadership, heralded by Harvard’s Joseph Murray and his Nobel Prize–winning, seemingly impossible feat of transplanting a kidney, which ushered in a new era of transplants that continues to make procedures once thought insurmountable into achievable successes. Today, the list of possible operations is almost infinite—from knee and hip replacement to heart bypass and transplants to fat reduction and rhinoplasty—and “Rutkow has a raconteur’s touch” (San Francisco Chronicle) as he draws on his five-decade career to show us how we got here. Comprehensive, authoritative, and captivating, Empire of the Scalpel is “a fascinating, well-rendered story of how the once-impossible became a daily reality” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). Read more

Mohy Taha MBBCh, MD, FMH, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon. The Swiss-Made Egyptian tells the story of a medical career success path, one that started in Cairo, Egypt and has taken him to multiple other continents along the way—Europe, Australia, North America, and South America. Why did he pursue medical training in so many places? Because as he saw it, no matter where you are at in your medical career path, to truly serve patients with the best quality care, you must always be on the lookout for opportunities to grow your skills, increase your expertise, learn new methods and technologies, and connect with medical mentors. No matter the stage you find yourself in your medical career path—whether an aspiring medical student, a medical student, an intern, a resident/registrar, a prospective fellow, a consultant, or a fellowship-trained consultant—in The Swiss-Made Egyptian, he shares stories to inspire you to seize opportunities to expand your medical horizons. You’ll learn too how the platform he created, called MY-FELLOWSHIP, is key in helping you locate and seize these opportunities. After all, a medical career path isn't enough. Mohy wants you to experience a medical career success path, and seizing international medical opportunities is instrumental in bringing in that success element.The medical field is a global community offering learning possibilities no matter your location. This model of medical career success path acts as a testament to the awesome opportunities available to those in the medical field, who are willing to keep their heads up and seize unique opportunities that present themselves, even amidst the challenges of studying and training in medicine. Read more

Why you need this book: Most introductory anesthesia books are too long and too complex. Where do you begin learning about anesthesia when the basic books are over 800 pages long and weigh four pounds? Even when you do read these books, how will you translate the information into something you can use in the operating room when you are first starting out? Welcome to Anesthesia Made Easy. I wrote this book to introduce you to anesthesiology. It is part education guide (to teach you the basics of anesthesia) and part survival guide (to teach you how to apply these basics while in the operating room). It includes the basics of anesthesia without getting too far into the weeds and also gives you a practical approach that will get you started moving in the right direction. New anesthesiology students struggle with which book to read and where to start. This book will give you not only a solid foundation upon which to start your career but also organize the information in such a way that you can actually use it. At under 200 pages, it is the one basic anesthesia book that you can reasonable read cover to cover quickly. If you are doing anesthesia observations or shadowing to see if anesthesia is a good fit for you, you should start with chapter 1, “How to Get the Most from Your Anesthesiology Observation.” Then read chapter 4, “Anesthesiology Basic Concepts,” and chapter 5, “Getting Around in the OR,” to learn the culture of the OR—they will bring you a long way. If you are applying to AA or CRNA school , then read this book cover to cover before you interview. It will give you a working knowledge of the type of training you will receive. It may also help you in your interview process to give you answers to simple questions about anesthesia care. If you are an airway rotator, concentrate on chapter 19, “Airway Exam and Evaluation,” chapter 7, “Basic Anesthesia Pharmacology: Medications,” and chapter 24 “Adult Airway Management,” chapter 25 “Pediatric Airway Management,” and chapter 27 “Rapid Sequence Induction (RSI).” If you are on your first anesthesia rotation, start at the front of Anesthesia Made Easy and work your way through before you start your rotation. This book is meant to be a quick read. Bring the book with you to the operating room and take notes in the notes section. Praise for Anesthesia Made Easy “A concise review of the basic fundamentals of anesthesiology. Written in outline form, this book provides the essentials for anyone interested in anesthesiology. I would highly recommend for medical students, beginning anesthesia residents, AAs and CRNAs.” Eugene Chung, D.O. - CA-1 Resident “Providing an introductory approach on a topic as broad and in depth as anesthesia is nearly impossible, and therefore many novices find themselves up to their elbows in thousand page textbooks not knowing where to start. Dr Steiner has successfully compiled a basic guide that provides a starting point for providers just beginning their journey into the world of anesthesia." Ryan A Sexton, RN, MSN, CRNA - Practicing CRNA "A great book for medical students and residents looking to get the most out of their anesthesia rotation! It provides useful information on airways, common anesthetic medications, and basic anesthesia theory. It also gives a small glimpse into the OR from the unique perspective of the anesthesiologist.” Amy P. Woods, M.D. - Faculty Anesthesiologist Looking for more information about anesthesiology? Check out AnesthesiaMadeEasy.com/AMZ and see what we have to offer. Read more

An Economist Best Book of 2024“If you are at all curious about the brain or the surgeons who operate on it, Gray Matters is a must read and Dr. Theodore Schwartz is the perfect guide, a master brain surgeon and superbly talented writer. I have not read a better biography of our shared profession, and in Schwartz's talented hands, the most enigmatic 3 1/2 pounds of tissue in the known universe comes to light in remarkable and revelatory ways.”—Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent, and New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Keep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at Any AgeA popular biography of brain surgery, by one of its preeminent practitionersWe’ve all heard the phrase “it’s not brain surgery.” But what exactly is brain surgery? It’s a profession that is barely a hundred years old and profoundly connects two human beings, but few know how it works, or its history. How did early neurosurgeons come to understand the human brain—an extraordinarily complex organ that controls everything we do, and yet at only three pounds is so fragile? And how did this incredibly challenging and lifesaving specialty emerge?   In this warm, rigorous, and deeply insightful book, Dr. Theodore H. Schwartz explores what it’s like to hold the scalpel, wield the drill, extract a tumor, fix a bullet hole, and remove a blood clot—when every second can mean life or death. Drawing from the author’s own cases, plus media, sports, and government archives, this seminal work delves into all the brain-related topics that have long-consumed public curiosity, like what really happened to JFK, President Biden’s brain surgery, and the NFL’s management of CTE. Dr. Schwartz also surveys the field’s latest incredible advances and discusses the philosophical questions of the unity of the self and the existence of free will.     A neurosurgeon as well as a professor of neurosurgery at Weill Cornell Medicine, one of the busiest and most highly ranked neurosurgery centers in the world, Dr. Schwartz tells this story like no one else could. Told through anecdote and clear explanation, this is the ultimate cultural and scientific history of a literally mind-blowing human endeavor, one that cuts to the core of who we are. Read more

In this issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics, guest editor Dr. Cherie P. Erkmen brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Wellbeing for Thoracic Surgeons. Each article discusses an important aspect of a surgeon’s professional and personal life so he or she may find a balance between best practices at work and purposeful engagement and presence away from work and at home. Articles review health maintenance, career transitions, financial wellbeing, hobbies and activities, personal relationships, and much more.Contains 11 relevant, practice-oriented topics including sleep, nutrition, health maintenance: optimizing work relationships for wellbeing; managing career transitions in cardiothoracic surgery; wellness strategies amid bad outcomes and complications; personal relationships and wellbeing for cardiothoracic surgeons; and more.Provides in-depth articles on wellbeing for thoracic surgeons, offering actionable insights for better physical and mental health outcomes.Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews. Read more

In this issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics, guest editors Drs. Maria Lucia Madariaga and Hugh Auchincloss bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Management of the Trachea. Top experts provide a complete update of management of the trachea and its conditions, beginning with anatomy and followed by individual articles on specific treatments, anesthesia, and airway appliances. Two other articles of note are on tracheal transplantation and laryngeal surgery.- Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics including anatomy of the trachea; extended tracheal resection/carinal resection; management of tracheal surgery complications and redo tracheal surgery; management of primary tracheal tumors; tracheal transplantation; and more.- Provides in-depth articles on management of the trachea, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.- Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews. Read more