An MCH physician contributes to improve cardiac surgery

Dr. Christo Tchervenkov, pediatric cardiac surgeon at the Montreal Children’s Hospital (MCH), recently published a landmark textbook in pediatric cardiac surgery along with four other co-editors.

Kirklin/Barratt-Boyes Cardiac Surgery, 5^th Edition represents a significant contribution to the field, bringing together leading expertise to advance care for children with complex cardiac conditions. Notably, Dr. Tchervenkov stands as the only Canadian co-editor of this prestigious volume — an achievement that highlights both his international leadership and his dedication to excellence in pediatric cardiac care.

Offering expert, dependable, accurate guidance on every facet of adult and pediatric cardiac surgery, the textbook remains the gold standard reference in this fast-changing field. World-renowned editors and authors from all over the world provide meticulously updated information on the major changes and innovations over the past decade, including classical surgical updates, catheter-based procedures, robotics, minimally invasive approaches and hybrid techniques. The manual covers the full range of new and classic surgical procedures, presenting the up-to-date clinical evidence to make effective management decisions for every patient.

Dr. Tchervenkov’s contributions continue to inspire the MCH community, elevate standards of care and shape the future of cardiac surgery for the next generation.

Photo: Dr. Christo Tchervenkov (right) holds the book to which he has just contributed. He is accompanied by Dr. Sam Daniel, Chief of Surgery at the MCH.