This document discusses the surgical approaches for cyanotic congenital heart disease. It begins with an introduction and overview of topics to be covered, including fetal and adult circulation physiology. It then discusses various defects such as transposition of the great arteries, tetralogy of Fallot, and total anomalous pulmonary venous return. It outlines the history of various palliative and corrective surgeries performed over time, such as Blalock-Taussig shunts, cavopulmonary connections, and arterial switch operations. It provides guidance on timing of surgeries based on disease type and clinical status. It also discusses complications of the Fontan procedure. The document aims to close gaps in understanding regarding why certain surgeries are