Long considered the bible of thoracic surgery, this comprehensive two-volume textbook guides you through virtually every open and endoscopic surgical technique with expert commentary by the leaders in thoracic surgery from around the world. Coverage includes extensive sections on lung cancer and other pulmonary tumors. All facets of thoracic disease are covered from anatomy and embryology to diagnostics, including extensive radiological sections. Multidisciplinary contributions on medical treatment, radiation oncology, and surgery and anesthesia are included. Highlights include new material on minimally invasive procedures and thoroughly updated diagnostic and treatment information. Operative checklists are included in procedural chapters, and procedures are presented as bulleted to-do lists wherever possible. A companion Website will offer the fully searchable text with all images and video clips of selected procedures.

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd Party sellers are not guaranteed by the Publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The gold standard thoracic surgery reference for 45 years, Shields’ General Thoracic Surgery remains your #1 resource for comprehensive coverage of both open and endoscopic surgical techniques, with commentary from more than 150 global experts in the field. This two-volume masterwork covers all facets of thoracic disease, enhanced with dynamic audio and visual content, colorful graphics, and an authoritative analysis of the world’s literature and electronic data – making this 8th Edition the most extensive and concise collection of practical, complete information available for today’s busy clinician.

Lucius disappoints his father by becoming physician. After his first surgical procedure, he learns he must join the legion to watch over his younger brother, Marcus. Ever since their oldest brother was killed in battle, Marcus has been eager to take his turn killing barbarians for the glory of the Republic. Aia, a tempestuous young Druid priestess fights with her mother over her warrior lover. Their ambitious chieftain wants the tribe to move to Gaul with the Helvetians. For incentive, he disrupts the Imbolc ceremony and burns down the village. As Caesar's legions chase the barbarians through Gaul, Lucius learns traditional surgery from a crusty old surgeon on his last campaign. Marcus, now an infantry trainee gets into trouble with a fellow legionnaire who is hiding in the military after a deal in the "family business" went bad. After the Roman Army's first major battle, Lucius discovers Aia searching his surgical area for supplies. He is forced to make a quick decision which will change their lives forever. Romans are considered civilized, Helvetians and Gauls barbarians, but as these ancient cultures clash, their differences are blurred and their actions surprise.