Overview
This Atlas delves into the morphology of congenital heart disease, treatment strategies, and detailed surgical procedures. It is visually engaging, featuring numerous figures and innovative descriptions of cardiac anatomy using 3D CT images with various cross-sections. Additionally, it comprehensively covers the conduction system, including the development, classification, and surgical treatment selection for complex congenital heart diseases like transposition of the great arteries, double outlet right ventricle, and hypoplastic left heart syndrome. The book also explains the many innovative surgical techniques developed by the author, such as the half-turned truncal switch operation and the double-decker operation, as well as the ePTFE valved conduit for right ventricular outflow reconstruction. In addition to CT images, the book includes illustrations by the author that explain pathophysiology, anatomy, and key surgical techniques. High-quality surgical videos are also provided, enhancing understanding from embryology to surgery. Pediatric cardiac surgeons, pediatricians, physicians, and pathologists at all levels will find this book invaluable for understanding diseases and making informed treatment decisions. Originally published in Japanese, this translation has been well-received, and the author is delighted to share it with a global audience.
Full Product Details
Author: Masaaki Yamagishi
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Imprint: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
ISBN: 9789819661930
ISBN 10: 9819661935
Pages: 421
Publication Date: 29 December 2025
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming
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Language: Japanese
Author Information
Dr. Yamagishi graduated from Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan. He was the Professor of the Department of Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine until 2022. He is currently a specially appointed professor in the Department of Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine. Dr. Yamagishi has more than 150 peer reviewed international publications and has delivered numerous oral and posters presentations in numerous international meetings, such as AATS, EACTS, and STS. He is the local host of the Kyoto Symposium, the World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery in year 2015 and the President of the 56th Annual Meeting of Japanese Society of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery in year 2020. Dr. Yamagishi is a Member of American Association for Thoracic Surgery, a Member of European Association of Cardio-thoracic Surgery, and a Surgeon Member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeon.
