In this issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics, guest editor Dr. Michael J. Weyant brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Emerging Technologies in Thoracic Surgery. Recent, substantial innovations in thoracic surgery have allowed thoracic surgeons worldwide to perform less invasive and more personalized treatments for thoracic disorders. In this issue, top experts in the field explore advances in minimally invasive procedures, lung screening, thermoablative techniques, lung xenotransplantation, 3D printing, and more. Contains 10 practice-oriented topics including advances in endoscopic lung volume reduction; advanced endoscopic procedures; technical aspects of robotic first rib resection; uniportal robotic lung resection techniques; three dimensional printing applications in thoracic surgery; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews of emerging technologies in thoracic surgery, 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.