TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Thoracic Incisions A1 - Jaklitsch, Michael T. A2 - Sugarbaker, David J. A2 - Bueno, Raphael A2 - Burt, Bryan M. A2 - Groth, Shawn S. A2 - Loor, Gabriel A2 - Wolf, Andrea S. A2 - Williams, Marcia A2 - Adams, Ann Y1 - 2020 N1 - T2 - Sugarbaker’s Adult Chest Surgery, 3e AB - A surgical incision opens an aperture into the thorax to permit the work of the planned operation to proceed. If the incision is placed correctly, the operation proceeds with unimpeded visualization of the important anatomy. Incorrect placement can lead to frustrating delays and difficulty in the operation. Dr. Robert E. Gross’ admonition, “If an operation is difficult, you are not doing it properly,” applies directly to the incision used.* This chapter is designed for both the novice and those who have already gained some experience with thoracic incisions. The artwork is designed to explain important relationships for the inexperienced. We also have provided subtle pearls that will rekindle an appreciation of different incisions for the more experienced. More important, we have tried to explain the logic behind the incisions. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/29 UR - accesssurgery.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1170405170 ER -