{"product_id":"surgery-breakthroughs-9798887703619","title":"Surgery Breakthroughs","description":"\u003cb\u003eDiscover the dramatic evolution of surgery--from ancient bone saws to robotic arms and augmented reality.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eSurgery Breakthroughs \u003c\/i\u003eexplores 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: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The invention of anesthesia and antiseptic practices \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The development of heart surgery and the heart-lung bypass machine \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Minimally invasive techniques like laparoscopy and cardiac catheterization \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Robotic surgery and the da Vinci system \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Gamma Knife radiosurgery and AR-assisted spinal procedures \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e This book empowers young readers to understand how science, technology, and compassion come together to save lives. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith trusted expertise from Mayo Clinic, the \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdge 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.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMayo 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePat McCaw, M.D.\u003c\/b\u003e, 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eElizabeth H. Stephens, M.D., Ph.D.\u003c\/b\u003e, 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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Mayo Clinic Press Kids","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51705077629202,"sku":"9798887703619","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_578f5be5-bf99-46ac-a679-67e8ea06e1d5.jpg?v=1762338941","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/surgery-breakthroughs-9798887703619","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}