General surgery Books

Book SynopsisThe original AO/ASIF Instrumentation manual presented a concise and complete description of the AO instruments. Thoughtfully developed by Fridolin Sequin and Rigmor Tex­ hammar, the manual discussed in a clear fashion the purpose and care of the various AO instruments that are handled by the operating room staff. One important feature of the first edition was a detailed checklist of the instruments required for the more common operative procedures for treating fractures. Fridolin Sequin was well-suited to author the first edition: his 15 years of experience as a technical engineer for the AO gave him in-depth knowledge of AO instruments, and he drew on the clinical knowledge of Rigmor Texhammar, a consultant and di­ rector of the AO courses for nurses. Its original feature of com­ bining a column of text with a column of illustrations meant the manual quickly became accepted as a standard. By 1981, trans­ lations could be found in English, French, Spanish, and Italian. Not surprisingly, the manual was very popular.Table of Contents1 Introduction: Assumption of Knowledge.- 2 History of Osteosynthesis.- 3 Atlas of Anatomy.- 4 Basic AO/ASIF Technique: Aims and Principles.- 5 Clinical and Special Assessment.- 6 AO/ASIF Instrumentation.- 7 Internal or External Fixation of Various Fractures.- 8 AO/ASIF Technique in Late Reconstructive Surgery.- 9 Surgical Fixation of the Immature Skeleton.- 10 Infections After Surgical Fixation.

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Book SynopsisGrundlagen und Operationsvorbereitung.- Durchführung von Porteingriffen.- Implantationsverfahren für den Ersteingriff.- Implantationsverfahren für den Rezidiveingriff, Spezialverfahren und Portexplantation.- Management von Komplikationen bei Portimplantationen.- Dokumentation und ökonomische Aspekte.

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Book SynopsisUltrasound guidance of liver surgery is a very sophisticated approach that permits the performance of otherwise unfeasible operations, discloses the true extent of tumors, increases the indications for hepatectomy, and renders surgery safer. Despite this, it has remained relatively neglected in the literature over the past two decades, during which time much progress has been achieved. This is the first atlas on the subject, and it is comprehensive in scope. The state of the art in the use of ultrasound for resection guidance is carefully documented, and new techniques for exploration of the biliary tract and facilitation of transplant surgery are presented. Further important topics include the role of ultrasound in laparoscopic approaches, the use of contrast agents for diagnosis and staging, and developments in the planning of surgical strategy. The editor is a leading authority whose group has been responsible for a variety of advances in the field. He has brought together other experts whose aim throughout is to provide clear information and guidance on the optimal use of ultrasound when performing liver surgery. This atlas is intended especially for hepatobiliary surgeons but will also be of considerable value for general surgeons.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews:“This atlas of ultrasound-guided liver surgery, written mainly by University of Milan faculty, effectively uses color pictures of the intraoperative field along with corresponding ultrasound images. … The audience is hepatobiliary surgeons and trainees who want to learn how to use intraoperative ultrasound or who want to step up their skills in it to guide complex resection. … It is filled with excellent pictures, images, and diagrams that help readers understand very complex concepts.” (Hisakazu Hoshi, Doody’s Book Reviews, June, 2014)Table of ContentsPart I Introductory aspects: 1 Technological requirements for ultrasound-guided liver surgery.- 2 Technical tricks to start exploring the liver with ultrasound.- 3 Exploring the liver with ultrasound following its anatomical features.- Part II Diagnosis and Staging: 4 Diagnosis and staging: intraoperative ultrasound.- 5 Diagnosis and staging: contrast enhanced intraoperative ultrasound and intravascular contrast agents.- 6 Contrast-enhanced intraoperative ultrasound using liver-specific contrast agents.- Part III Hepatobiliary Surgery: 7 Planning of the surgical strategy.- 8 Resection guidance.- 9 Intraoperative cholangio-ultrasound in the study of the biliary tree.- Part IV Liver Transplantation: 10 Liver transplantation from deceased donors.- 11 Liver transplantation from living donors.- Part V Minimally Invasive Surgery and Interventional Procedures: 12 Laparoscopic ultrasonography: impact in liver surgery.- 13 Ultrasound-guided intraoperative ablation therapies.- 14 Robotic ultrasound-guided liver resections.- 15 Conclusions: future perspectives for the use of ultrasound in liver surgery.

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive, illustrated guide presents representative general surgery, including gastrointestinal tract, hepatobiliary and inguinal hernia. Surgery is generally based on the microanatomy; however, in practice surgery involves more dynamic and floating anatomy. In the last decade, the methods have been constantly improved, shedding new light on classical anatomical science. Laparoscopic is one such methodology. All illustrations presented in this book have been drawn by the author – a pioneering surgeon – and show real-world procedures. All the methods introduced are practical and have been refined based on the precise clinical and embryological anatomy. This unique book offers readers essential insights into efficient and high-integrity surgeries in abdominal region. As such, it is a valuable resource for all gastrointestinal surgeons.Table of Contents1. Anatomy of the Stomach: Theoretical.- 2. Anatomy of the Stomach: Simplified.- 3. Distal Gastrectomy.- 4. Total Gastrectomy.- 5. Esophagectomy.- 6. Right Hemicolectomy.- 7. Anatomy of the Rectum.- 8. Appendectomy.- 9. Sigmoidectomy.- 10. Low Anterior Resection of the Rectum.- 11. Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum.- 12. Operation for Rectal Prolapse (Altemeier's Operation).- 13. Hemorrhoidectomy.- 14. Right Hepatectomy.- 15. Lateral Segmentectomy of the Liver.- 16. Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy.- 17. Open Cholecystectomy.- 18. Pancreatoduodenectomy.- 19. Anatomy of the Inguinal Canal.- 20. Repair of Inguinal Hernia.

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Book SynopsisThis book incorporates all aspects of hypospadias management, such as step-by-step correction of chordee and modifications in tabularized urethral plate repair, which is the commonest technique used in hypospadias repair, single-stage two-stage repairs of hypospadias with illustrated descriptions. It provides essential information like history, embryology, anatomy, Radiology in hypospadias, and classification of hypospadias. For the first time, this title presents separate chapters about female hypospadias, correction of torsion associated with hypospadias, and chordee without hypospadias. These chapters will improve the understanding of the subject for the reader and help them in modifying their surgical technique for these patients. Hypospadias surgery has a long learning curve, and the book will help the practitioners make them shorter. The book also deals with acute and chronic complications of surgery which will help the reader prevent complications and manage them. This is a complete book covering all aspects of the evaluation & management of hypospadias and their variants. It includes chapters on a healthy interposition and appropriate use of spongiosum and the techniques of spongioplasty, modifications in flap tube repair, along with the various types of prepuce and prepucioplasty. In conclusion, the book will provide a comprehensive read for all trainees/fellows and practitioners of Urology, Pediatric urology, Pediatric Surgery, and Plastic Surgery.Table of Contents1. History of Hypospadias Surgery. 2. Hypospadias Embryology, Etiology and Classification. 3. Anatomy of hypospadias. 4. Penile Anthropometry. 5. General considerations in hypospadias surgery. 6. Chordee correction in hypospadias repair. 7. Current status of Single stage repair in severe hypospadias. 8. Updates of Two stage repair in hypospadias. 9. Modified Tubularized incised urethral plate urethroplasty. 10. Incised plate urethroplasty in perineal and perineo-scrotal hypospadias. 11. Spongioplasty in hypospadias repair. 12. Flaps and Grafts in hypospadias surgery.13. Modifications in flaps in hypospadias repair. 14. Algorithms for management of hypospadias. 15. Dressing in hypospadias repair. 16. Management of Chordee without hypospadias. 17. Management of female hypospadias. 18. Management of Megmeatus Intact Prepuce.19 .Management of Penile Torsion in hypospadias and chordee without hypospadias. 20. Management of Iatrogenic hypospadias. 21. Management of hypospadias cripple. 22. Management of acute complication of hypospadias repair. 23. Management of Chronic complication of hypospadias repair. 24 . Sexual function of Hypospadiacs. 25. Evolutions in Hypospadiology and current status of tissue Engineering. 26. Current status Evaluation of hypospadias repair results. 27. Radiological evaluation of hypospadiacs.28. Management of hypospadias in DSD cases.

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Book SynopsisThis is a practical guide to pediatric vascular access. It covers how to use ultrasound appropriately, how to prevent and manage early and late complications, and how to correctly place the catheter tip using ECG or radiology. It includes all the most modern approaches and devices. In particular, the best approach for some specific populations is covered, including neonates and infants, complex patients, and children with cancer or renal failure requiring long term treatments. A guide on how to establish a vascular access team in a pediatric hospital is included, including the costs and benefits of having this hospital-based team. Vascular Access in Neonates and Children is aimed at pediatric anesthesists and surgeons, and radiologists, pediatricians and other specialities may also find it of interest.Table of ContentsPart 1: General considerations on venous access in neonates and childrenChapter 1: Vascular access in pediatric patients: classification and indications Chapter 2: Evidence based rationale for ultrasound guided vascular access in children Chapter 3: Principles of ultrasonography and settings of ultrasound devices for children Chapter 4: Ultrasound anatomy of arterial and deep veins of the limb and the cervico-thoracic region in children Chapter 5: Near-InfraRed technology for access to superficial veins: evidence from the literature and indications for pediatric venous access Chapter 6: Tip navigation and tip location methods Chapter 7: Chest ultrasound for early diagnosis of complications Chapter 8: Technique and devices for securement of the catheter and protection of the exit site Part 2: Venous access in neonates Chapter 9: Peripheral venous access in neonates Chapter 10: Umbilical venous catheters Chapter 11: Epicutaneo-cava catheters Chapter 12: Ultrasound guided venous access in neonates Part 3: Venous access in children Chapter 13: Peripheral venous access: short cannulas, mini-midlines, midlines Chapter 14: Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC) in children Chapter 15: Centrally and Femorally Inserted Central Catheters (CICC and FICC) in children Chapter 16: Totally Implantable Venous Access Devices Part 4: Arterial access Chapter 17: Umbilical arterial catheters Chapter 18: Peripheral arterial lines Part 5: Special considerations in pediatric vascular access Chapter 19: Access for dialysis and apheresis Chapter 20: Intraosseous Access Chapter 21: Prevention and treatment of catheter-related complications Chapter 22: Compatibility of drugs Chapter 23: Organization of a hospital-based Vascular Access Team Chapter 24: Special problems of venous access in intensive care and emergency Chapter 25: Special problems of venous access in oncology and hematology Chapter 26: Special problems of venous access in parenteral nutrition Chapter 27: Sedation and general anesthesia for vascular access in children

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Book SynopsisA new revision guide designed to help candidates prepare for the first part of the FRCS general surgery exam. Due to a lack of preparatory resources for the exam, this book bridges the gap, offering updated guidelines and information which will help candidates succeed. It acts as a supportive revision guide which will enrich other FRCS exam resources.This resource provides an updated approach to the FRCS exam. Using questions written by practicing surgeons, the book offers more contemporary revision materials, touching on topics not widely covered in other FRCS revision aids. Readers will gain a familiarity with the style of the FRCS exam, as Higher FRCS uses a style reflective of the exam to enhance the candidate's knowledge, confidence, and preparation.The audience for this book includes general surgery trainees who are preparing for their higher exams (including FRCS), alongside surgical trainees taking the MRCS. It is also a beneficial resource for students Table of ContentsPreface. Editors. Contributors. Introduction. Bariatric Surgery. Breast Surgery. Colorectal Surgery. Critical Care and Emergency Surgery. Endocrine Surgery. Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Surgery. Oesophagogastric Surgery. Paediatric Surgery. Peritoneal Malignancy. Robotic Surgery. Statistics. Transplant Surgery. Trauma Surgery. Vascular Surgery. Index.

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Book SynopsisWith a focus on evidence-based, contemporary, and clinically relevant information, this practical new resource provides a concise, clinical, and techniques-focused guide to the medical, endovenous, and surgical management of patients with acute and chronic venous disease.Internationally recognized chapter authors cover the general principles of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, indications, and decision-making around the management of acute and chronic venous disease. The text emphasizes endovenous and surgical techniques where applicable, and also addresses symptomatic peripheral venous insufficiency, deep venous thrombosis, and the care of patients with symptomatic central venous disease.Vascular surgeons will find this a valuable guide, providing insights into key techniques and approaches to the treatment of acute and chronic venous disorders. This book is an invaluable resource for vascular trainees preparing for examinations and for physicians in other specialities

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