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Surgery Breakthroughs

Surgery Breakthroughs - Paperback

by Pat McCaw
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Availability:In StockContributor:Pat McCawSeries:Edge of MedicineAudience:Ages 9-12Publish date:2025-11-11Pages:32
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Mayo Clinic Press KidsISBN-13:9798887703619UPC:9798887703619Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Science & Nature, TechnologyBook Topic:DiscoveriesSize:8.80 x 6.80 x 0.20 inchesWeight:0.25Product ID:SCTG9RHCS7
Discover the dramatic evolution of surgery--from ancient bone saws to robotic arms and augmented reality.

Surgery Breakthroughs explores the fascinating history and future of surgical innovation. Created in collaboration with Mayo Clinic cardiac surgeon Elizabeth Stephens, M.D., Ph.D., this book introduces readers to the people and discoveries that have transformed surgery into a precise and powerful medical science. From the early days of surgery to today's high-tech, life-saving techniques, readers will learn about:
  • The invention of anesthesia and antiseptic practices
  • The development of heart surgery and the heart-lung bypass machine
  • Minimally invasive techniques like laparoscopy and cardiac catheterization
  • Robotic surgery and the da Vinci system
  • Gamma Knife radiosurgery and AR-assisted spinal procedures
This book empowers young readers to understand how science, technology, and compassion come together to save lives.

With trusted expertise from Mayo Clinic, the Edge of Medicine series sets out to inspire and educate the next generation of young scientists by highlighting the medical breakthroughs of a diverse range of scientists and researchers.

Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education and Mayo Clinic.
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Mayo Clinic Press KidsISBN-13:9798887703619UPC:9798887703619Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Science & Nature, TechnologyBook Topic:DiscoveriesSize:8.80 x 6.80 x 0.20 inchesWeight:0.25Product ID:SCTG9RHCS7
Pat McCaw, M.D., is a family practice physician and children's author from Eldridge, Iowa. She is passionate about using books to help children with emotional and health issues. In addition to writing, she practices family medicine part-time and is a faculty physician at a medical residency program. Pat teaches classes on how to use picture books in the classroom and writes online educational lessons on science and physiology. If she has any free time, she loves to hike and fish while spending time with her family. Her dog, Poppy, rules the household. Pat's website and blog is found at www.patmccawauthor.com.

Elizabeth H. Stephens, M.D., Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Surgery in Cardiovascular Surgery at Mayo Clinic, specializing in congenital cardiac surgery. She received her medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and Ph.D in Bioengineering from Rice University focusing on tissue engineering heart valves. She cares for both children and adults with complex congenital heart disease, with particular expertise in valve disease, heart failure, and heart transplantation.
Publisher: Mayo Clinic Press Kids

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