The STS Cardiothoracic Surgery E-Book is now called the STS Cardiothoracic Surgery Consult—a change that better reflects what this resource has always been designed to be: a trusted, authoritative consult you can rely on in practice.
What hasn’t changed is the content you depend on.
Built by and for cardiothoracic surgeons, the Consult remains the seminal digital work in the specialty—continuously updated, evidence-based, and created to support real-world decision making. Whether you’re preparing a case, confirming an approach, or reviewing evolving standards of care, the Consult is meant to function exactly as its name suggests: a resource you consult at the point of need.
More than a reference. More than a textbook.
it's the STS Cardiothoracic Surgery Consult.
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Used by surgical teams and more than 90% of training programs in the United States, this dynamic online resource continues to provide:
- Authoritative Content: Guidance from 600+ leading cardiothoracic surgeons
- Always Current: Regular updates with the latest advancements and standards of care in the specialty
- Multimedia Libraries: Curated surgical videos, photographs, and hand-drawn illustrations
- Evidence-Based: Direct links to primary literature, including The Annals of Thoracic Surgery and article indexing in PubMed
- Flexible Access: Available 24/7 via mobile app and web, for point-of-care reference
In a field defined by innovation, the STS Consult keeps you at the forefront!
Two Comprehensive Volumes
The STS Consult comprises two volumes, each regularly updated, which can be purchased separately or together.
Pearson’s General Thoracic Surgery – an updated expansion of the popular Pearson’s Thoracic textbook for general thoracic surgery
- Esophageal
- Thoracic
Adult and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery – all new content written by the world's leading surgeons
- Adult Cardiac
- Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac
Meet the Editors
- Senior Editor, Adult Cardiac Surgery – Nahush Mokadam, MD
- Senior Editor, General Thoracic Surgery – Shari L. Meyerson, MD
- Senior Editor, Congenital Heart Surgery – Jeffrey P. Jacobs, MD
"The STS Cardiothoracic Surgery Consult has really been transformative. What I really like is that it is a resource for the entire team. Whether it’s my resident, physician assistant, anesthesiologist, or ICU physician, it get us all on the same page with a highly validated source of quality information and images."
—Jennifer C. Romano, MD, MS
Target Audiences
- Individuals – Cardiothoracic surgeons, trainees, and physicians
- Institutions – surgical team members in related disciplines (cardiology, pulmonology, anesthesiology, allied health etc.) worldwide, academic medical centers, medical libraries, hospitals, industry libraries
- Cardiothoracic surgery training programs
Individual Access
Access to the full Consult (both volumes) is available for purchase or individuals can subscribe to one of the volumes. STS members receive a discount! Subscribers will have unlimited access to the Consult for one year from the purchase date. Subscriptions auto-renew after a year; subscribers can opt out of auto-renewal.
| Category | Single Volume (cardiac or thoracic) | Full Consult (two volumes) |
|---|---|---|
| STS Member | $150 | $300 |
| Non-member | $250 | $500 |
You’ll need your STS Member ID to receive the discounted member rate. Database participation is not the same as STS membership (e.g., Surgeon or Associate Membership). Your 6-digit STS Member ID is not your site or Database participant ID. For help with your STS Member ID, contact Member Services.
Institutional Access
- Share trusted, consistent knowledge with all members of the surgical team
- Save money for complete, institutional-wide coverage
- Integrate the STS Cardiothoracic Surgery Consult with other trusted resources related to anesthesia, critical care, and infectious disease