From the reviews: "This English translation of a Japanese book ... is a highly illustrated manual of surgical techniques, old and new, with a considerable emphasis on techniques used at the Fukuoka Children's Hospital. ... As a well-done picture book, this is a delight to almost all. ... its real value is for those who are working or studying in the field of cardiac surgery. It also has value for students and residents as a general reference to make clear the more complex reconstructions." (Robert M. Arensman, Doody's Review Service, January, 2010)