Kirklin/Barratt-Boyes Cardiac Surgery, 2-Volume Set, 5th Edition

Editors

James K. Kirklin, MD (Editor); Hartzell V. Schaff, MD (Editor); Eugene H. Blackstone, MD (Editor); Christo I. Tchervenkov, MD (Editor); Francis D. Pagani, MD, PhD (Editor)

ISBN: 9780323883047

Published: 2026

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

Publisher: Elsevier

Description

Selected for the 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Cardiac Surgery, Kirklin/Barratt-Boyes Cardiac Surgery remains the gold-standard reference for adult and pediatric cardiac surgery. World-renowned editors and contributors from six continents cover the major changes and innovations of the past decade, including catheter-based procedures, robotics, minimally invasive approaches and hybrid techniques.

Key Features

Meticulously updated guidance across the full spectrum of adult and pediatric cardiac surgery; new content on catheter-based and hybrid procedures, robotics and minimally invasive techniques; contributions from leading surgeons across six continents; up-to-date clinical evidence to support surgical decision-making.

Coverage

Ischemic, valvular and congenital heart disease; cardiac tumors; constrictive pericarditis; thoracic aortic surgery; cardiac transplantation and heart failure surgery; cardiac rhythm disturbances, spread across two comprehensive volumes.

About the Editors

James K. Kirklin, Hartzell V. Schaff, Eugene H. Blackstone, Christo I. Tchervenkov and Francis D. Pagani lead an international editorial team of cardiac surgery authorities.

Why buy this book?

Kirklin/Barratt-Boyes has defined the reference standard in cardiac surgery for decades. The 5th edition brings the text fully current with today's surgical, catheter-based and hybrid techniques, making it essential for any cardiac surgery department, teaching hospital or academic medical library.

Keywords

cardiac surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, congenital heart disease, valvular surgery, cardiac transplantation, aortic surgery

Target Audience

Cardiac and cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiology fellows, academic medical libraries

Genre

Medicine, Surgery, Cardiology

Q&A

Q: What edition is the current Kirklin/Barratt-Boyes Cardiac Surgery?
A: The 5th edition, published by Elsevier.

Q: How many volumes does Kirklin/Barratt-Boyes Cardiac Surgery have?
A: Two volumes covering adult and pediatric cardiac surgery.

Q: Who edits Kirklin/Barratt-Boyes Cardiac Surgery?
A: James K. Kirklin, Hartzell V. Schaff, Eugene H. Blackstone, Christo I. Tchervenkov and Francis D. Pagani.

Q: Does the 5th edition cover minimally invasive and hybrid techniques?
A: Yes, it includes updated content on catheter-based procedures, robotics, minimally invasive approaches and hybrid techniques.

Q: Is this reference suitable for pediatric cardiac surgery?
A: Yes, it covers both adult and pediatric cardiac surgery in full depth.

Where can I buy Kirklin/Barratt-Boyes Cardiac Surgery, 5th Edition?

Kirklin/Barratt-Boyes Cardiac Surgery (2-Volume Set), 5th Edition is available for purchase through CLNZ Books, with worldwide delivery for university libraries, hospitals and individual surgeons.

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