8 Preoperative Evaluation: Assessment of Preoperative Risk Allen Ninh, David Bronheim Introduction The main purposes of a comprehensive preoperative evaluation before thoracic surgery are to assess the risk associated with…
52 Robotic Thoracic Surgery Laszlo L. Szegedi Abstract Robots have become increasingly present in contemporary reality. In this regard, there is emphasis on the advances in the use of these…
46 Thoracic Approach to Spine Procedures David M. Shapiro, Baron Lonner, Lily Eaker, Jonathan Gal Abstract The anterior approach to spine surgery is considered safe and has the potential for…
18 Pathophysiology of Perioperative Lung Injury ALEXANDER White, Andrew C. Steel Introduction Postoperative pulmonary complications remain a significant cause of morbidity and mortality after surgery.1 Approximately 230 million major surgical…
38 Thoracic Anesthesia for the Geriatric Patient Maria Castillo Abstract As the population ages, the number of patients of advanced age who present for thoracic surgery will steadily increase. Optimal management…
37 Tubeless Thoracic Procedures Jiaxi HE, Diego Gonzalez-RIVAS, Hui Liu, Qinglong Dong, Lixia Liang, Jianxing He, Shuben Li, Edmond Cohen Abstract An introduction of tubeless anesthesia for thoracic surgery in…
45 Airway Fistulas in Adults Dawn P. Desiderio, Jacob C. Jackson Abstract Care for adult patients with acquired airway fistulas may present significant challenges to the anesthesia provider. Characterizing the…
35 Mediastinoscopy Elizabeth May Vue, Nicole Morikawa, Jonathan Leff Abstract Although lung cancer deaths have declined over the years primarily from smoking cessation, it remains as the most common cause…
21 Fluid Management During Lung Resection Felice Eugenio Agrò, Chiara Piliego Abstract Managing fluid administration during lung resection by the anesthesiologist is very similar to a tightrope walker, trying to…
23 Anesthesia for Pediatric Thoracic Surgery Cesar Rodriguez-Diaz Abstract Pediatric patients undergoing thoracic surgery present special challenges to the anesthesiologist. The anatomic and physiologic differences to adult patients, as well…
