Surgery Books

Book SynopsisMost patients who undergo surgery will experience acute postoperative pain, making postoperative pain management an important topic. Pain management has shifted towards a multimodal approach and away from the traditional opioid administration due in part to the opioid crisis. As opioids came to be abused, with many starting after initially being prescribed opioids by their physician, the focus on how to manage pain changed. However, a multimodal approach also has benefits outside of decreasing use of opioids such as targeting multiple pathways of pain to lead to more favorable outcomes for patients. A multimodal approach does not consist of the same approach for each patient. It gives the ability to tailor the pain management approach to the patient and the type of surgery. In this textbook, the approach to postoperative pain management for different surgeries will be highlighted. The different modalities used for a multimodal approach will be defined with their underlying pathophysiology explained. This textbook will give a basic understanding of how the combination of multiple medications often results in superior outcomes, with better patient satisfaction and often lower doses being required due the additive effects of different pathways being targeted.

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Book SynopsisEnter the OR with confidence.Surgical Equipment and Supplies,3rd Edition and Surg Tech in Practice work together as your guide to the vast array of surgical equipment and supplies used in the OR today. The spiral-bound text delivers over 730 full-color photographs, detailed specifications, and comprehensive coverage you won’t find anywhere else, while the online program, Surg Tech in Practice, makes learning easier. An access code inside new, printed texts unlocks Surg Tech in Practice, along with an eBook.Five Stars. “This book should be a required text for OR nursing and Surg tech students.”—Carl H., Online ReviewerSurg Tech in Practice New! FREE, 3-year subscription to Surg Tech in Practice, the online program that features recall and application activities to help students learn to identify key instruments and understand which instrument should be used and why Labeling, matching, and differentiation activities, as well as case-based critical-thinking questions Chapter overview videos for each module Self-grading for immediate feedback as assignments are completed A gradebook that tracks each student’s progress and identifies where they need to focus their studies eBook version of the text for study anytime, anywhere Text Updated & Revised! Reflecting the equipment and supplies in use in ORs today New Chapters!Aseptic Technique, Sterilization, OR Attire, National Time Out, and Hand Hygiene, Microscopes, and Robotics Updated & Revised! Medication section featuring the drugs most commonly used in the surgical field, in emergencies, or by the anesthesia provider. More than 730 full-color photographs of surgical equipment and supplies, including side-by-side comparisons that differentiate between similar-looking supplies “Guidelines” boxes with information about the operation of specific pieces of equipment “Watch out!” boxes highlighting information that must be remembered “Troubleshooting” boxes, common-sense tips for identifying and solving equipment problems “Surgical Session Review” questions at the end of each Table of Contents Chapter 1: Aseptic Technique, Sterilization, OR Attire, National Time Out, and Hand Hygiene Chapter 2: Common Equipment and Supplies Chapter 3: General Surgical Supplies and Splints Chapter 4: Tubes, Drains, Catheters Chapter 5: Sutures and Suture Needles Chapter 6: Microscopes Chapter 7: Lasers Chapter 8: Endoscopic Equipment Chapter 9: Robotics Chapter 10: Specialty Equipment Chapter 11: Anesthesia Supplies and Equipment

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the adrenaline-charged world of transplant surgery. Top Australian surgeon Dr Kellee Slater invites us inside the operating theatre with her dedicated team as she performs life-or-death surgery on a newborn baby, brings a dying liver back to life with a staple gun in each hand, and undertakes the confronting task of removing donor organs. How to Do a Liver Transplant is an enthralling – and often blackly funny– glimpse over the shoulder of a gifted surgeon.

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Book SynopsisThis volume brings together a range of linguistic, sociological, and professional views on communication in surgical practice. It aims to provide an insight into the complexity of communication in surgery, covering the variety of communicative activities required in everyday surgical work.The selection of authors from a variety of interactive sociolinguistic disciplines in collaboration with clinicians explores a broad range of topics and the methodologies currently used to understand communication in surgical practice.The intended audience for this book includes surgeons, medical educators, communication researchers, linguists, sociologists, and others with an interest in surgical and medical communication.Trade ReviewThis volume has significant academic merit and fills a gap that currently exists in the academic literature - pulling together a variety of perspectives on communication in surgery. Marcy E. Rosenbaum, Professor of Family Medicine, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and Chair of tEACH, the teaching committee for European Association for Communication in HealthcareTable of Contents1. Examining Communication in Surgical PracticeSarah J. White and John A. CartmillSection I2. The Referred ConsultationSarah J. White, Maria Stubbe, Wellington School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Otago, Lindsay Macdonald, Wellington School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Otago, Tony Dowell, Wellington School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Otago, Kevin Dew, Victoria University of Wellington, and Rod Gardner, Griffith University3. Doing Patient-centred ConsultationsLynda Yates, Macquarie University, and Maria R. Dahm, Macquarie University4. Psychological Effects in Surgical Decision-making: Evidence, Ethics, and OutcomesY. Gavriel Ansara, National LGBTI Health Alliance, Australia5. Breaking Informed Consent: Some Challenges for International Medical GraduatesMaria R. Dahm and Israel Berger, Macquarie University6. Do Surgeons Want to Operate? Negotiating the Treatment Plan in Surgical ConsultationsMaria Stubbe, Sarah J. White, Lindsay Macdonald, Tony Dowell, Rod Gardner, and Kevin Dew7. Negotiating Treatment Recommendations in Orthopaedic Surgery RecommendationsShannon Clark, University of Canberra, and Pamela Hudak, Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario, Toronto, CanadaSection II8. Transactions between Matter and Meaning: Surgical Contexts and Symbolic ActionDavid G. Butt, Macquarie University, Alison R. Moore, University of Wollongong, and John A. Cartmill9. Operating Together: The Collective Achievement of Surgical ActionLorenza Mondada, University of Basel10. "Coming Up!": Why Verbal Acknowledgement Matters in the Operating TheatreTerhi Korkiakangas, Institute of Education, University College London, Sharon-Marie Weldon, Imperial College London, Jeff Bezemer, Institute of Education, University College London, and Roger Kneebone, Imperial College London11. Lovers, Wrestlers, Surgeons: A Contextually Motivated View of Interpersonal Engagement and Body Alignment in Surgical InteractionAlison R. Moore12. Who's Who?: Constructing Roles during Minor Awake SurgeriesIsrael Berger and Sarah J. White13. Toward a Language of Operative SurgeryDavid G. Butt and John A. CartmillSection III14. Interprofessional Clinical Handovers in Surgical PracticePeter Roger, Macquarie University, Maria R. Dahm, Lynda Yates and John A. Cartmill15. Open Disclosure in Surgical PracticeStewart Dunn, Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney16. Clinical Communication Education for SurgeonsSuzanne Kurtz, Washington State University

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Book SynopsisKnife in the Fast Lane charts the history of care for sportspeople from the expert view of a doctor and orthopaedic surgeon with over 40 years' experience. Bill Ribbans gives you the inside track on the life of a surgeon operating on some of sport's biggest names. From looking after world champions from eight different sports and Olympians with 27 medals between them, to having his actions scrutinised by millions at Twickenham, Bill's experiences are interwoven with fascinating, surprising and controversial subjects from the annals of sports medicine. The book explores the legal minefields and ethical dilemmas faced by medics in sport. It deals with current issues like concussion, depression, drug-taking and the dangers of sporting academies. It also asks whether the enormous resources poured into elite medical care have really reduced harm to athletes or made them so fit, fast and strong that it threatens their long-term health.Trade Review"Few sports fans really know how much physical damage athletes sustain, nor do they appreciate the amazing work doctors do to keep them going. This book addresses both subjects brilliantly." Adrian Chiles. BBC Radio Five Live. 24th November 2020; "A valuable reference point on the lessons sport needs to learn going forward to protect athletes' health. A gripping tale". "His brilliant book is a must-read for fans of all sports." Simon Mullock. Sunday Mirror. 15th November 2020; "This should be required reading for all those with responsibilities for the welfare of athletes." David Walsh. Sunday Times. 22nd November 2020; "Received this book yesterday and can't put it down. For anyone with an interest in sport, sports medicine or what it takes to reach the top it's a great read." Peta Bee. The Times. On Instagram. 21st November 2020;"It's a brilliant read. It's got some fantastic and very funny stories." Paul Ross. TalkSPORT. 16th December 2020; "This book is a tremendous insight into the work and approach needed when medicine meets sport." Sir Ian McGeechan OBE. British Lions coach; "It is a must-read for those keen to understand how physical well-being is intrinsic to high-quality performance, from professional athletes to weekend joggers, and should be compulsory reading for those overseeing athletes." Greg Rutherford MBE. Olympic champion."An excellent and captivating book. It has turned out to be one of the most fascinating books that I have ever read". Andrew Roberts. Cricket Statistics. 10th November 2020; "Bill Ribbans has saved the careers of some of our most famous athletes. An extraordinary career." James Burridge and Mousumi Bakshi. BBC Look East. 9th November 2020; "Ribbans's independence means he can temper his love of sport with a critical eye" and "tracks the way that sport has changed." Don McCrae. The Guardian. 10th November 2020; "Very entertaining." Hawksbee and Jacobs. TalkSPORT. 9th November 2020; "If you want the evidence laid out by an expert, go and buy Knife in the Fast Lane, the outstanding book by Bill Ribbans." Robert Kitson. The Guardian. 10th December 2020; "A ferociously full-on and scalpel-sharp look at sport from the sharp-end - the surgeon's perspective. It's also a very funny potted history of the more outlandish fantastical fads of sporting medicine." Paul Ross. TalkSPORT. 20th December 2020.

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Book SynopsisSurgery is a constantly evolving specialty in medicine – research and technological advances have made surgical procedures safer and more effective and offer shorter recovery times. Recent Advances in Surgery 40 is the latest volume in the recognised series reviewing current topics in general surgery and its major subspecialties. Divided into eight sections, the book begins with topics of general interest to surgeons, and surgical training. The following sections cover subspecialty surgeries including transplant, vascular, head and neck, breast, and abdominal. The final section reviews recent clinical trials. With contributions from recognised experts, many from the UK, this new volume covers all the latest developments in surgery, providing excellent revision material for professional examinations, and helping consultant surgeons keep up to date across the specialty. Key points Latest volume in series bringing surgeons and trainees up to date with the latest advances in general surgery and its subspecialties Features discussion on surgical training Includes review of recent randomised clinical trials Recognised editor and author team, based mainly in the UK Table of ContentsSection 1: Surgery in general Facemasks in the prevention of infection in surgery Quality improvement in surgery Paediatric surgery in low- and middle-income countries Section 2: Surgical training Enhancing surgical training through integration of e-learning Excellence versus competence in surgical training Section 3: Transplant surgery Organ donation: ethical issues of consent and organ trade and strategies to increase donor numbers Section 4: Vascular surgery Long-term outcomes of endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair Section 5: Head and neck surgery Osteonecrosis of the jaw: An iatrogenic condition in the 21st century Minimally invasive thyroidectomy Section 6: Breast surgery Partial breast irradiation for cancer Evolving trends in localisation techniques in breast surgery Advances in genetic risk of breast cancer Section 7: Abdominal surgery Para-oesophageal hernias Idiopathic non-cirrhotic portal hypertension Recent advances in complete mesocolic excision surgery for colon cancer Section 8: Clinical trials Major randomized controlled trials in surgery in the last five years

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Book SynopsisPassing the FRCOphth Part 1 examination is a requirement for progression in ophthalmological specialist training in the UK and is increasingly used by those looking to pursue a career in ophthalmology to boost their chances of a successful application to specialist training.FRCOphth Part 1: 400 SBAs and CRQsoffers a wealth of practice questions for candidates preparing to sit the FRCOphth Part 1 exam. With so few revision resources available, this book will be an invaluable tool for candidates requiring comprehensive practice material for successful exam preparation.Organised into three complete exam papers, all the questions feature corresponding answers that reinforce key concepts and enable candidates to gain a thorough understanding of the subject.Topics in exam papers 1 and 2 are arranged in line with the FRCOphth syllabus, while exam paper 3 is presented as an unstructured mock exam to replicate the experience of sitting the exam.The text has been thoroughly updated for the second edition, with improved clarity and accuracy of questions and explanations, alongside the incorporation of new developments in the field.Covering the full breadth of the syllabus,FRCOphth Part 1: 400 SBAs and CRQsprovides the definitive revision guide to maximise chances of exam success.Previous edition (9781909836365) published in 2016.

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Book SynopsisRefractive surgery is one of the rapidly evolving subspecialties in ophthalmology. New technologies, devices, techniques, and parameters are being developed daily, making it challenging for both experienced refractive surgeons and beginners to keep up.While numerous resources for refractive surgery teaching exist in the form of videos and textbooks, the availability of sources that present information in a question-solving manner is limited. This book aims to fill this gap, providing a unique and valuable resource for refractive surgery education.Compiling 200 multiple choice questions (MCQs), the text covers a comprehensive selection of topics, including preoperative candidate assessment, laser-based refractive surgery, lens-based refractive surgery, surgical complications, ethical principles, and more.The MCQs are presented in a self-assessment manner, with answers, explanations and some discussion, provided at the end of the book.The book is authored by a highly experienced team of experts in refractive surgery, making it an invaluable learning resource for both practising and trainee ophthalmologists.

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Book SynopsisSpecialists from around the world have contributed to this unique textbook on the surgical skills essential for the urgent treatment of craniofacial injuries caused by war and terrorist incidents. It explores a wide range of considerations including how to work with limited resources and logistical problems, preparation for terror attacks, preservation of sight and cosmetic appearance, and also features a simulation training module proven to be academically successful and economical to run. The content is ideal for all nonspecialist clinicians and students of medicine, dentistry and nursing, and also for teaching programmes involving the psychopathology of trauma.

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Book SynopsisThis accessible guide covers the range of gender confirmation surgeries available for all trans and non-binary people, including breast augmentation, chest reconstruction, vaginoplasty, phalloplasty, metoidioplasty, vocal surgery and facial feminisation.With personal stories and illustrations throughout, this comprehensive resource will help you understand the full range of surgical options available. The guide offers an overview of the whole process, with information and advice about each procedure, including planning and recovery, sexual health and fertility, and insight into what to expect in the years following an operation.This is essential reading for any trans or non-binary people considering gender confirmation surgery and will help you make the decision that's right for you.Trade ReviewEngaging, Accessible, and In-Depth - This all-encompassing guide offers invaluable insights for anyone seeking to understand the variety of trans-affirming surgeries on the market today. Presented in a straightforward manner, the book steers clear of complex medical terminology, making it a breeze to grasp.I can't help but wish that this fantastic resource had been around when I first embarked on my own surgical journey. The comforting and enlightening nature of this book makes it a must-read for everyone, regardless of their gender identity. By delving into the nuances of the trans experience, which is truly unique to each person, this book fosters a deeper understanding and appreciation for the diverse journeys people undertake. -- Fox Fisher, trans author and activist

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Book Synopsis'It gives me immense personal pleasure to see this publication come to fruition - edited by two very committed young teachers, ably supported by several up and coming young surgeons who are setting out on the road to a surgical vocation. 'A picture is equal to a thousand words' - this adage is exemplified by the excellent pictures in this volume generously contributed by many young surgeons. The reader will find the following pages a compelling read. This book is the outcome of the painstaking collection of clinical material over many years by the two editors, aided by colleagues who have contributed much towards this very worthwhile publication.' Pradip K. Datta, in the Foreword from "Book 1".Table of ContentsOrthopaedics. Critical care and trauma. Transplant and vascular access. Paediatric surgery. Breast and endocrine surgery.

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Book SynopsisFew doctors receive formal training in how to conduct an outpatient consultation or how to compose and dictate an outpatient letter. Trainee surgeons in each new specialty spend their first few weeks in outpatient clinics learning by experience with all the pitfalls this entails. Much work involves seeing patients who have been brought back for review by their predecessors. Problems are caused by inexperience, unfamiliarity, fear of making mistakes, the pressure of patient numbers and lack of training.New doctors will find little help in the standard textbooks on how to follow-up patients.This book provides the necessary background information to enable rational decision making in a concise and economical style. It describes reasonable and safe lines of management suitable for most patients, ideal for when discussion with a senior colleague is not possible. Since the First Edition was published surgical outpatient services have undergone tremendous change. The traditional general surgical clinic has been replaced by specialist clinics where decisions on patient management are taken by multidisciplinary teams.This new edition is multi-authored to take account of the multidisciplinary approach. As well as an overall review of general outpatient issues, every major specialty is covered, with clear notes for each condition covering history, examination, investigations, results, treatment, follow-up and post-operative follow-up. The book can be read before or during clinics, and enables trainees to have an action plan in mind before they walk into a consultation. All surgeons have to be trained to go through the process of dealing with unfamiliar clinical conditions for the first time. Surgeons will use this book as a useful foundation on which to build their own personal knowledge.Trade Review'Fills a gap in most surgical trainees' reading and education...This book provides an outstanding framework for trainees to confidently and capably care for outpatients -- whether in consultation, during the preoperative workup, or during postoperative care...rigorous and authoritative...This is a worthwhile purchase for any physician who wants to improve the experience of caring for outpatient surgical patients.' DOODY'S REVIEW SERVICETable of ContentsGeneral Outpatient Issues. Breast. Neck & Endocrine. Oesophagus. Stomach and duodenum. Small Intestine. Spleen & Lymph Nodes. HPB. Colon, Rectum, Anus. Vascular. Lumps & Bumps.

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Book SynopsisThis is a comprehensive yet concise review textbook and examination guide covering the entire spectrum of paediatric surgery. The 1272 questions and associated explorations are structured such that the complete curriculum is addressed in a systematic manner simply by solving the MCQs and reading the subsequent discussions. Each chapter provides relevant information and evidence-based facts and figures on a specific area, alongside practical discussions from the expert panel of internationally acclaimed authors. It further acts as a compendium of current research by compiling salient details from other texts. Succeeding in Paediatric Surgery Examinations Volume 1 is highly recommended for candidates of postgraduate paediatric examinations. It's an excellent overview that will also be of great benefit to practicing paediatric surgeons and urologists, paediatricians, urologists, general surgeons and orthopaedic surgeons.Table of ContentsGeneral. Critical care. Trauma. Head and neck. Thorax. Cardiovascular. Abdomen. Gastroenterology. Hepatobiliary disorders. Genitourinary disorders. Oncology. Special areas of paediatric surgery.

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Book SynopsisThis third edition focuses on answering questions that are relevant to North American surgeons' everyday practice and in preparation for their professional examinations. It contains both modern American practice style as well as to include the most up-to-date information since the previous edition.Table of Contents1. General Outpatient Issues 2. Breast 3. Endocrine 4. Esophagus 5. Stomach and Duodenum 6. The Small Intestine and Vermiform Appendi 7. The Spleen and Lymph Nodes 8. Liver, Biliary System, and Pancrea 9. Colon, Rectum, and Anus 10. Vascular 11. Lumps and Bumps

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Book SynopsisThis compassionate guide presents an array of new perspectives on the emotional effects of breast cancer and includes many personal testimonies from women who have been diagnosed with this disease. Written by a breast cancer survivor and practising psychologist, it shares practical ideas to help support sufferers at all stages, be it at diagnosis, during treatment or during life after the initial treatments are over. The concise, easy-to-read format includes exercises to develop an acceptance of thoughts and feelings, whilst the individual accounts validate the multitude of emotions felt by sufferers. It is a must for all breast cancer patients and sufferers, their families and friends. Its real-life approach, using first hand accounts, is also highly recommended for all health and social care professionals wanting a fresh approach to managing the emotional impacts of breast cancer. The shock of being diagnosed with breast cancer is hard to describe in words, as anyone who has had to suffer this diagnosis knows. Until it happens to us, we cannot really know how it feels. Not only do we have to deal with the diagnosis and subsequent treatments, but also we have to deal with the fact that breast cancer profoundly affects how we feel about ourselves as women. From the IntroductionTrade Review'The book has exercises to develop an acceptance of thoughts and feelings, whilst the individual accounts validate the multitude of emotions felt by sufferers. This book has had glowing reviews and it is easy to see why; it has the tone of a good friend and the wisdom of a health care professional. Anything to get through the trauma of breast cancer is a must, and this book impressed me on many levels: An essential.' - Frost MagazineTable of ContentsIntroduction. Why I have written this book. About this book. Moving on. What affects how we feel when we have breast cancer? Prognosis. Treatment. Myths about treatment. Other feelings we often experience. Some practical suggestions that might be helpful. Longer-term shock. The longer-term impact of trauma. Why can people, including those of us with breast cancer, often act as if breast cancer is easier to live with than it is? Relationships. Family and friends. Relationships with doctors and nurses. Getting emotional support during breast cancer. Is this fear of cancer/ breast cancer made worse by anything else? All cancers are hard to live with, but is there anything about breast cancer that is different? Why can having breast cancer make us feel bad about ourselves? Why can we easily feel this bad? Am I to blame? Long-term effects of treatment. Further reading. Finally. Please don't. Just diagnosed. Shock. It's not your fault. Talking to doctors and nurses about your diagnosis and surgery. Reactions of those around us. Telling people. After surgery. A final reminder. References.

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Book SynopsisOut-of-hours, junior doctors and medical students often find themselves covering specialties and subspecialties out-of-hours that they have little or no experience in. Acute Surgery: The Survival Guide is the only completely up-to-date pocketbook on the market providing a clear plan for the management of common acute presentations in a concise, easy to manage format. It promotes confidence in dealing with the daunting range of acute presentations and provides a fail-safe approach to patient management plans in general surgery, vascular surgery, urology, EN T surgery and orthopaedics. It also contains vital advice on management of commonly seen ward issues and the approach to trauma patients. This handy guide offers clear, practical advice for junior doctors, medical students, foundation doctors and core surgical trainees. It is also highly recommended for nontraining doctors, in-house and senior house officers.Trade Review'Essential practical procedures are covered with sufficient clarity to enable the relatively inexperienced clinician to perform them safely and with confidence. The book reads like a kindly and able registrar bestowing the accumulated practical knowledge of their years in clinical medicine to their junior colleagues in an informal and straightforward manner.' Christopher Thorn, Great Western Hospital, Swindon, UKTable of ContentsPreface. Chapter 1: General surgery. The acute abdomen. Right iliac fossa Pain. Herniae. Gallstone disease. Pancreatitis. Diverticulitis. Obstruction. Acute mesenteric ischaemia. Rectal bleeding. Rectal prolapse. Abscesses. Wound infections. Chapter 2: Vascular surgery. The acutely ischaemic limb. Abdominal aortic aneurysms. Acute aortic dissection. Leg ulcers. Chapter 3: Urology. Acute urinary retention. Haematuria. Scrotal pain. Renal colic. Phimosis. Paraphimosis. Priapism. Urological trauma. Catheters. Chapter 4: ENT. Epistaxis. Foreign bodies and food boluses. Acute stridor. Tonsillitis. Nasal trauma. Pinna trauma. Otitis externa. Otitis media. Orbital cellulitis. Acute facial nerve palsy. Chapter 5: Orthopaedics. Assessment of radiographs. Open fractures. Acute compartment syndrome. Spines. Pelvic fractures. Hip fractures. Femoral shaft fractures. Tibial plateau fractures. Ankle fractures. Arm fractures and dislocations. Forearm fractures and dislocations. Pathological fractures. Septic arthritis. Tendon injuries. Chapter 6: Trauma. Chapter 7: The wards.

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Book SynopsisThis textbook is an introduction and guide to undergraduate surgery. It has been a bestseller since its first edition in 2001.The philosophy of this book is to focus on the level of knowledge and the approach that would be expected of the better students reaching the end of their undergraduate training. Avoiding a book that is too cumbersome, we have tried to make this volume readable and enjoyable, using various techniques to help the reader remember key facts: the text has been deliberately written in a tutorial-like story format as opposed to a set of lists, since this makes it easier to understand and remember.In addition to general surgery, the book contains sections on trauma, orthopaedics, urology and ENT, making it the only comprehensive textbook for medical students wishing to learn top tips in surgery.Subjects that are poorly covered in other main texts — such as fluid balance management and minor surgical procedures — are dealt with in a tutorial fashion in this book, and there is a section on how to problem-solve even in the context of areas unknown to the student.This book is useful for medical students and also for junior doctors during their day-to-day working lives, as well as those coming up to postgraduate exams.Each chapter is written by an authoritative author, alongside the book editors, and they have ensured it remains in the spirit of the bestselling previous editions.Table of ContentsSurgical Talk; Fluid Balance and Nutrition; Pre- and Post-Operative Management; Trauma, Shock, Head Injury, Burns; Hepatobiliary and Pancreas; Upper GI; Small Intestine and Colon; Rectum/Anus; Acute Abdomen; Breast; Lumps in Head, Neck and Skin; Hernias; Vascular Disease; Urology; Orthopaedics; ENT; Mock Questions.

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Book SynopsisThis book deals with organ failure and the way it can be managed artificially without requiring a transplant. Written by a mixture of European and US physicians and surgeons, each of the chapters compares the artificial organ to what is currently available from the transplant point of view to highlight the current and modern available techniques for organ replacement. The book will be a useful reading for postgraduate students and people interested in modern surgical and medical technology.Table of ContentsManagement of Multiorgan Failure After Artificial Organ Implantation.- Artificial Circulatory Support.- The Artificial Kidney.- Liver Substitution.- Glucose Sensors and Insulin Pumps: Prospects for an Artificial Pancreas.- From Basic Wound Healing to Modern Skin Engineering.- Artificial Sphincters.- Cochlear Implant.- Stem Cells and Organ Replacement.- Composite Tissue Transplantation: A Stage Between Surgical Reconstruction and Cloning.

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Book SynopsisThis is a quick and easy portal of vital information for medical students and clinicians working in accident and emergency departments and surgical admissions units. It is also recommended as a revision aid for surgical exams. Written in an engaging, no-fuss style with helpful overviews and tips, Handbook of General Surgical Emergencies covers the most important of potential problems, including management of the acute surgical patient.Trade Review"'This book is intended as a pocket-sized resource for medical students and professionals working either in the Accident and Emergency department or in Surgical admissions units. We decided to write it because we felt that the handbooks currently available do not comprehensively cover the management of the acute surgical patient. Our handbook has been designed to provide an easy and quick portal of information for clinicians. It will also be useful as a revision aid for surgical examinations. Each chapter is spread over 2 to 4 pages and provides what you need to know to diagnose and treat patients when they first come into hospital.' Sam Mehta, Andrew Hindmarsh and Leila Rees, in the Preface"Table of ContentsSurviving ‘on take’. Working with the nursing staff. Working with the casualty department. Working with the radiology department. Working with anaesthetists. Communication with patients and relatives. Good surgical practice. Consent. Breaking bad news. Dealing with children. Evidence-based surgery. Clinical guidelines. Blood-borne diseases / universal precautions. Assessment of the general surgical patient. Fluid balance. Blood transfusion. Analgesia. Antibiotics and emergency general surgery. MRSA (Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus). Deep venous thrombosis prophylaxis. Preparing the patient for theatre. Preparing special patient groups for theatre. Critical care. Shock. SIRS and sepsis. The critically ill patient. Nutrition. Death and organ donation. Trauma. Abdominal trauma. Urological trauma. Vascular trauma. Spinal Trauma. Assessment of head injuries. Management of head injury. Burns. Hernias. Incarcerated / strangulated hernia. Breast disorders. Breast abscesses. Breast haematoma. Abdominal emergencies. The Acute Abdomen. Abdominal masses. Peritonitis. Gall stones. Biliary colic. Acute cholecystitis. Acute cholangitis. Jaundice. Dyspepsia. Perforated peptic ulcer. Oesophageal perforation. Acute pancreatitis. Chronic pancreatitis. Acute appendicitis. Meckel’s diverticulum. Diverticular disease. Emergencies in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Abscesses. Gastrointestinal fistulae. Small bowel obstruction. Large bowel obstruction. Pseudo-obstruction. Volvulus. Gynaecological causes of the acute abdomen. Upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage. Lower gastrointestinal haemorrhage. Clostridium difficile diarrhoea and pseudomembranous colitis. Stomas. Abdominal compartment syndrome. Swallowed foreign body. Anorectal sepsis. Prolapsed strangulated haemorrhoids. Thrombosed perianal varix (perianal haematoma). Rectal prolapse. Pilonidal abscess. Deep venous thrombosis. Lower limb ulceration. Acute lower limb ischaemia. Acute upper limb ischaemia. Aortic dissection. Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Other aneurysms. Aorto-enteric fistula. Acute intestinal ischaemia. Acute retention of urine. Haematuria. Urinary tract infection (UTI). Acute pyelonephritis. Renal stones and colic. The obstructed kidney. The acute scrotum. Torsion of the testis. Torsion of the appendages of the testis. Acute epididymitis/epididymo-orchitis. Idiopathic scrotal oedema. Necrotising fasciitis. Paraphimosis. Priapism. Intussusception. Hernias. Pyloric stenosis. Necrotising enterocolitis. Malrotation of the gut. Pre-operative considerations.

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Book SynopsisThis new updated and expanded edition challenges many widely held views on the links between poverty and child health. It brings together new evidence, both historical and current, and considers the practical implications for health and social policy, outlining innovative approaches to future development. Poverty and Child Health is vital reading for paediatricians and child health workers, doctors and health service managers, social service professionals, social scientists and everyone with an interest in shaping health and social policy.Table of ContentsOncogenesis. Growth and metastases. Principles of chemotherapy. Principles of radiotherapy. Cancer of the lip. Oral cancer. Salivary glands. Retinoblastoma. Laryngeal cancer. Lung cancer. Breast cancer. Oesophageal cancer. Gastric cancer. Gastrointestinal lymphoma. Small bowel carcinoma. Colorectal carcinoma. Anal cancer. Gall bladder cancer. Cholangiocarcinoma. Hepatocellular carcinoma. Carcinoma of the pancreas. Multiple endocrine neoplasia. Insulinom. Gastrinoma. Thyroid cancer. Cerebral metastases. Acute leukaemia. Chronic leukaemia. Cutaneous T-Cell lymphoma. Merkel cell tumour. Neuroblastoma. Long-term venous access. Indications. Catheters. Insertion techniques. Complications. Principles of catheter care. Pain control in advanced cancer. Symptom control in advanced cancer.

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Book SynopsisThe nursing input to day surgery has become so refined that it is now a distinct speciality. As the patient is in the hospital for such a short time the nursing rituals need to be honed to a fine art. Pre-assessment and selection is critical and discharge planning begins before admission. This book describes and explains the vital role the nurse plays in the multidisciplinary team. It examines the selection process, the nurse's role in the theatre and recovery room, and the care needed on the ward.Table of ContentsHistory and Development of day Surgery. Selection and Pre-assessment. Anaesthetic Nursing. Theatre Nursing. Recovery Nursing. Care of The day Surgery patient. Care of Children in The day Surgery Unit. Management of a Surgical unit. Professional Issues.

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Book SynopsisThe book is the first of its kind to specifically outline the psycho-educational nursing interventions required by the anxious, adult patient undergoing elective, ambulatory surgery. Anxiety management is a considerable issue for the majority of surgical patients and has been recognised as such for many decades. However, no formal nursing intervention currently exists to support patients during this acute phase. This book is one of the first to provide strong evidence for the way in which patients can be assisted in the management of their anxiety. Moreover, it provides future direction for surgical nursing intervention in this new era of minimal invasive surgery where patients undergoing elective procedures increasingly require less physical nursing intervention and spend very little time within the acute hospital setting.Table of Contents21st Century: A Time for Change. Patients' Perceptions of Day Surgery. Patient Anxiety and Elective Surgery. Psychological Approaches to Coping. Information Selection. Information Delivery. Anxiety Management in Day Surgery. 21st Century Elective Surgical Nursing. Glossary. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe primary aim of this book is to provide clear and concise explanations about all aspects of the medico-legal process for surgeons, other doctors and lawyers. A wide range of topics is covered including: how the medico-legal arena is changing; the legal principles involved; how to avoid medico-legal problems; resolving complaints out of court; the surgeon as defendant; the surgeon as expert; the GMC and the Coroner.

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Book SynopsisThis book brings a medley of over 1500 aphorisms, quotations, and rules -- by surgeons and non-surgeons -- about surgery, surgeons and anything which may be relevant to the practice of surgery. It should gratify all potential tastes as the book includes ancient as well as contemporary entries, formal and colloquial, pronounced by surgical giants or anonymous -- only guide by the prerequisite that the entry appeals to the surgical soul. Readers will probably use the book to decorate their lectures or manuscripts with relevant 'smart' or 'entertaining' entries.

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Book SynopsisTo the abdominal surgeon a first successful Whipple procedure is what a first combat mission is to the fighter pilot: a symbol of competence -- the fruits of prolonged training. Not many surgeons managed to incorporate their names into a commonly used eponym; Allen Whipple did and so became immortalised as a household name to surgeons world-wide. Yet, little has been known and written about Whipple, the great American surgeon -- the person and his other interests. This is what this book is about: an edited version of Whipple's previously unpublished memories, which until now -- for more than forty years -- has collected dust. In these pages the retired Whipple describes the journey of his life from the very beginning in Persia, where he was born, to the very end in New Jersey where he died. He provides snap shots of himself, his family and friends, his colleagues, and the changing times in which he lived. The editors have abbreviated the original manuscript by a third and have added footnotes and illustrations. An introduction and 'end page' adds perspective to the memoirs. It has been said "God put the pancreas in the back because he did not want surgeons messing with it". Allen Whipple had the courage to mess with the pancreas and to show us how to mess with it successfully. But what kind of man was he and how did he arrive at his achievements? Find out in this book.

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Book SynopsisThe assessment of medical knowledge is evolving and Extended Matching Questions (EMQs) are fast becoming one of the preferred structured question assessment of how well medical knowledge is applied in the clinical setting. The editors have enlisted the help of specialists in all relevant clinical specialties to create a bank of questions typical of the assessment of candidates in postgraduate examinations such as the MRCS/FRCS in the United Kingdom. It is likely that the Board Exams in the United States may follow and the question structure is of considerable help in self assessment at all levels.

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a classic supporting text for teachers and learners in the surgical field. The European Working Time Directive is just one of many factors that will radically change the way doctors work in the future. The aim of this book is to enable all those who teach young surgeons in the clinical setting to think about and prepare for a new and fresh approach to learning. The particular significance of this publication is that it makes a proper distinction between education and training, identifies the reasons why the postgraduate development of doctors as surgeons must involve education rather than merely training, and recognises that the education of surgeons must take place in the clinical setting. The book provides support in five areas: 1. It will enable surgical educators to develop on from the current and traditional teaching/learning relationship. 2. It takes as its basis the importance of professional values. 3. It provides for the first time a thorough educational framework, which will need to be utilised by the learner and educator to establish the educational focus of each trainee placement. 4. For the first time, it supports teachers and learners in developing the processes of reflective practice on a formal basis in surgical education. 5. It takes a new look at the assessment of the trainee in the light of new requirements and the needs of the new approaches to surgical education.Table of ContentsThe significance of clinical practice in the education of a surgeon; Professional values and the traditions of practice in surgery; The importance in postgraduate medicine of educational clues, principles and aims; Nurturing the learner and supporting learning in the clinical settings; Assessment and its role in education for clinical practice: an overview; Understanding and developing clinical thinking; Assessing clinical thinking; Exploring the knowledge base of surgical practice; Assessing technical and operative procedures in the context of teaching and learning surgery; Developing and enriching surgical teaching and learning through practitioner research; Index.

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Book SynopsisDavid Gray is a disillusioned surgeon approaching retirement. One night, on the way home from an emergency aneurysm repair, he has a car crash and meets the spirit of the patient he's just operated on -- a man called Alf Angel. Alf, a simple and straightforward character, becomes Gray's guardian and travelling companion on a fantastic journey through time. They visit scenes from Gray's formative years as a young medic, before moving further back in time to learn something of the early trials and tribulations of scientific surgery. Through it all, Gray earnestly seeks the worth of his calling as a doctor and surgeon and ultimately, the nature and meaning of life itself. This is a short novella told in a tongue-in-cheek style using a mixture of amusing whimsy and, at times, profound insight into the minds of men who wield scalpels for a living. Although this short tale is clearly fiction, the historical figures and operations depicted are real, though the characterisation is down to poetic license. Read it and wonder.

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Book SynopsisThis book represents a review of all the subjects with which a junior doctor needs to be effortlessly conversant in their postgraduate surgical exams in order to qualify as a specialist trainee. It covers a full range of subjects, concisely written to aid the revision process and includes basic science, physiology, anatomy, examination techniques, operative surgery and clinical surgery topics. The latter two sections are further subdivided into their relevant surgical speciality for clarity and ease of learning: general surgery, orthopaedics, vascular surgery, ENT surgery, breast and endocrine surgery, and urology. The physiology section is further sub-divided into the following areas: respiratory, cardiac, renal, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and general. The purpose of the book is to pull together the main subject areas to provide a coherent overview of the facts, as well as the principles, which examiners are looking for when deciding whether a doctor has the requisite skills and knowledge to proceed further with their training in surgery as a specialist. It contains essential required information, which would otherwise take months to gather by reading a variety of textbooks, each one specifically aimed at its own specialist topic.

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Book SynopsisThis book is a succinct set of notes in a question and answer format covering the fundamental principles of surgery. It is aimed at anyone who works in a surgical speciality, not only surgeons, but also nurses, operating department assistants, assistants in surgical practice, trainee surgeons, junior doctors, dentists, podiatrists and medical students of all surgically-oriented disciplines. Many facts and principles are important to those who work in a surgical field, but there is no single unifying book that has covered all the basic, essential material that EVERYONE should know, regardless of their discipline. Equally, many of the existing surgical principle books are written purely for surgeons and, of course, eighty percent of their content is relevant only to surgeons and medical students, and not the wider audience. There is a lot of redundancy, not to mention expense, in reading these books. As well as surgeons, there is a large group of people who work in surgery who need to know the answers to such things, for example: How the sizing system for needles works? How does diathermy work? Why do we wear gloves? What types of suture materials are available? How do wounds heal? This book is equally relevant to postgraduate surgeons, especially with the reorganisation in surgical training becoming ever more prevalent. It is now even more essential to have a firm grasp of the fundamental principles of surgery before specialising into one of today's surgical disciplines.Table of ContentsPre-operative investigations; Management of concomitant medical conditions; Preparation for theatre; Pathways and protocols; Theatre design and function; Anaesthesia; Principles of surgery; Basic surgical techniques; Recovery and immediate postoperative care; Postoperative ward care; Postoperative complications; Late complications, discharge and follow-up; Index.

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Book SynopsisCreating a differential diagnosis and rationalising a treatment plan is a challenging task for medical students and young doctors at the early stage of their training. This process will also expose deficiencies in core knowledge and problems in applying certain components of their knowledge to varied clinical situations. Guided by experienced teachers, students and doctors in training best learn these skills at the bedside. Patients do not always present with classic textbook descriptions and clinical scenarios can often be varied. During the limited period of clinical training allocated in the surgical curriculum, students may not receive sufficient exposure to an evidence-based approach and decision making in clinical surgery. There is evidence that problem-based learning (PBL) stimulates critical thinking; frequent patient encounters, focused reading, commitment and enthusiasm to acquire the essential core knowledge are all necessary prerequisites in achieving the best outcome from problem-based learning. This book addresses the essentials; common clinical encounters, a clinical decision-making approach, care pathways, the essential core knowledge of clinical anatomy, pathophysiology pertinent to the topic and a concise discussion of management pathways based on the most up-to-date guidelines (e.g. NICE, SIGN, BASO, BSG) are presented in a student friendly style which makes it easier to retain facts. Frequently asked questions at examinations are emphasised during the discussion. This approach will guide and stimulate the reader to recognise, recall and apply the relevant facts to given clinical situations. Also included are self-assessment questions: EMQs (Extended Matching Questions), SBAs (Single Best Answers) and True/False types with relevant explanatory notes. The questions are created to reinforce the concepts and to try to inspire the student's thirst for knowledge. The book is primarily aimed at undergraduates and junior doctors.

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Book SynopsisA vital question that concerns many: how to make surgery safer? Is it by tightening the regulations and imposing rigid protocols or by empowering surgeons with the resources to help them make safer decisions? This is the book for those who would choose the second option. What do you think separates smart surgeons from the rest? Why, on the other hand, do surgeons make blunders despite having experience and knowledge? There is only one answer to both questions -- it is decision-making. Decision-making is an art and is at the heart of surgery. It decides between excellent and poor surgical performance. Although a vital part of professional activity, surgeons are not generally aware of how to optimise decision-making skills. Making a good decision is a skill that, like any skill, needs to be developed and this book reveals how surgeons can sharpen these skills. Presented here are the findings from decision science that surgeons, irrespective of speciality or seniority, can apply to everyday practice. Surgeons and pilots have many things in common. The field of aviation has improved passengers' safety over the years and some of the ideas used in the aviation industry can be translated to surgery to achieve better outcomes. Surgeons are required to adapt new strategies throughout their careers. Ideas taken from this book will help to speed up the learning curve. It offers answers to the questions which experienced surgeons may find difficult to explain. Equally, it answers the questions that trainees may even find difficult to ask. You are expected to be cognisant of the knowledge behind making decisions. Nonetheless, no-one tells you how to access this information easily. This book is the key to that vital information.Trade Review"This is a very helpful book, written in a friendly and accessible style. It provides many fascinating examples of the phenomenon which so interests us surgeons. Surgeons of all ages and specialties will find it helpful to know about themselves and how they are challenged." -- Mr Tony Giddings, Past President of the Association of Surgeons of GB & Ireland

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Book SynopsisThe enthusiastic feedback received from readers of the international best-seller "Schein's Common Sense Emergency Abdominal Surgery" inspired the editors to do a similar book dedicated to surgical complications: practical, non-formal, internationally relevant (in all types of practice and levels of hospitals) -- and definitely not politically correct: what is considered taboo by others is not taboo for us; here we discuss everything! As in the editors' previous book, the use of references is restricted to the absolute minimum, and citing figures and percentages is avoided as much as possible. The chapters in this book are the opinion of experts -- each contributor has a vast personal knowledge and clinical experience in the field he is writing about. This book will help all surgeons (and their patients), avoid the misery of complications, and will provide advice on the management of those that are unavoidable. Complications and death are an integral component of surgery. Surgeons have to look death in the eyes, try to prevent it and vanquish it -- this is what this book is all about.Table of ContentsWhat Are Complications? Definitions & Classification; Preventing Morbidity & Mortality: General Principles; Hemostasis & Bleeding; Surgical Infections; The Wound, the Wound; Gastrointestinal Anastomoses; Dehiscence; Ileus & Small Bowel Obstruction; Minimal Access Surgery; How To Cope with Families, Lawyers & Yourself; Third World; Rural Situation; The Intensive Care Unit; Colon & Rectum & Anus; Hernias; Gallbladder & Biliary; Appendix; Pancreas; Liver; Breast; Endocrine; Arteries & Veins; Bariatric; Trauma; Pediatric; Urology.

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Book SynopsisThis book gathers together the collected wisdom of an experienced group of practitioners from the world of blood conservation including surgeons, anaesthetists, haematologists, transfusion specialists, microbiologists, and legal advisors. Topics included are: an historical overview, transfusion-transmitted diseases, changing demographics and the projected impact on blood supplies, who needs transfusion, practicalities and tips - how to do it, the laboratory perspective, haemodilution, intra-operative cell salvage, surgical methods to minimise blood loss, anaesthetic methods to minimise blood loss, pharmacological methods to minimise blood loss, postoperative salvage, postoperative haemoglobin, cancer patients, patient consent and refusal, trauma management, patient ID and documentation, audit/clinical governance, the role of the Hospital Transfusion Team, education, national reports including European Directives, further information. Additional chapters will include pre-operative blood management, near-patient testing, the incidence and relevance of pre-operative anaemia, anaemia management in obstetrics, pre-operative anaemia in orthopaedics, haemostatic sealants, the effect of transfusion in cardiovascular surgery, transfusion alternatives.

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Book SynopsisPrepare, prepare, prepare! Surgical Interviews: The Survival Guide is a highly detailed handbook of what to expect during surgical interviews, including applications and CV preparation, clinical scenarios, portfolios, communication, possible questions, suggested solutions, potential pitfalls and a multitude of invaluable tips to enhance the overall assessment. Written by trainees who have recently (and successfully) been through the interview process, this is the only comprehensive guide available for future surgeons. It is wide-ranging, authoritative and down to earth - designed specifically to test knowledge, develop fluency in responses and foster confidence.Table of ContentsContributors. Introduction. Core surgical training. General and vascular surgery. Urology. Otolaryngology. Trauma and orthopaedic surgery. Plastic surgery. Cardiothoracic surgery. Neurosurgery. Oral and maxillofacial surgery. Paediatric surgery. Essential knowledge and hot topics. Clinical governance. Surgical education. Regulation, revalidation and the GMC. Informed consent. Research, Statistics and evidence-based medicine. Beauty in the eye of the beholder - a guide to improving your curriculum vitae.

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Book SynopsisMRCS Part A: 550 SBAs and EMQs, Second Edition continues the tradition of the best-selling first edition by offering a wealth of practice questions covering applied basic sciences and principles of surgery for candidates preparing for the MRCS Part A written exam. With 40% new content, including the addition of trauma and orthopaedic questions to provide complete coverage of surgical specialties, this book remains an essential revision tool designed to maximise chances of exam success. Key points 550 SBAs and theme-based EMQs test knowledge of applied basic sciences and general surgical principles, respectively, reflecting the formats encountered in the exam Chapters organised by anatomy, physiology, pathology, principles of surgery and general surgery, to help you focus on areas of weakness Provides in-depth answers, with illustrations, to help consolidate knowledge and understand key concepts Gives practical advice on how to approach revision and useful tips to improve exam technique Table of ContentsSection A APPLIED BASIC SCIENCES Applied anatomy Chapter 1 Skull and brain Chapter 2 Head and neck Chapter 3 Upper limb and breast Chapter 4 Thoracic cavity Chapter 5 Abdomen Chapter 6 Pelvis Chapter 7 Lower limb Applied physiology Chapter 8 Homeostasis, coagulation and bleeding Chapter 9 Temperature regulation Chapter 10 Metabolic pathways and abnormalities Chapter 11 Fluid balance Chapter 12 Sepsis and shock Chapter 13 Central nervous system Chapter 14 Cardiovascular system Chapter 15 Respiratory system Chapter 16 Gastrointestinal system Chapter 17 Genitourinary system Chapter 18 Endocrine system Chapter 19 The liver Applied pathology Chapter 20 Inflammation Chapter 21 Cellular injury and infection Chapter 22 Wounds and wound healing Chapter 23 Disorders of growth and differentiation Chapter 24 Neoplasia Chapter 25 Surgical immunology Chapter 26 Surgical microbiology Chapter 27 Surgical haematology Chapter 28 Surgical biochemistry Chapter 29 Central nervous system Chapter 30 Cardiovascular system Chapter 31 Respiratory system Chapter 32 Gastrointestinal system Chapter 33 Genitourinary system Chapter 34 Endocrine system Chapter 35 Breast disorders Chapter 36 Musculoskeletal system Chapter 37 Lymphoreticular system and liver Chapter 38 Basic orthopaedic pathology Section B PRINCIPLES OF SURGERY IN GENERAL Principles of surgery in general Chapter 39 Perioperative care Chapter 40 Postoperative management and critical care Chapter 41 Surgical technique and technology Chapter 42 Management and legal issues in surgery Chapter 43 Clinical microbiology Chapter 44 Emergency medicine and trauma management Chapter 45 Principles of surgical oncology Chapter 46 The abdomen General surgery Chapter 47 Upper gastrointestinal surgery Chapter 48 Hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery Chapter 49 Surgery of small and large bowel Chapter 50 Endocrine and breast Chapter 51 Vascular surgery Chapter 52 Genitourinary surgery Chapter 53 Transplantation Chapter 54 Head and neck Chapter 55 Surgical conditions of the skin Chapter 56 Hand disorders Chapter 57 Surgical disorders of the brain Chapter 58 Differences between the paediatric and adult surgical patient Chapter 59 Upper limb trauma Chapter 60 Lower limb and spinal trauma Chapter 61 Elective orthopaedics

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Book SynopsisFRCS General Surgery Section 1: 500 SBAs and EMIs, Second Edition has been thoroughly revised to ensure the content remains completely up to date and accurate. With 50 new questions, FRCS General Surgery Section 1: 500 SBAs and EMIs offers the most relevant and comprehensive set of practice questions for trainees preparing for the exam. Chapters are mapped to the syllabus to deliver structured revision in all the key topics tested in the exam. Featuring a wealth of practice questions and fully descriptive answers, this book provides the essential revision tool to maximise chances of success. 500 SBA and EMI scenario based questions reflecting the formats encountered in the exam Answers feature concise, case-based descriptions to consolidate knowledge Extensive evidence-based referencing to relate theory to clinical practice Visually-enhanced answers to improve understanding of key concepts Table of Contents Chapter 1 General and emergency surgery Chapter 2 Breast surgery Chapter 3 Colorectal surgery Chapter 4 Endocrine surgery Chapter 5 Hepatobiliary surgery Chapter 6 Transplantation surgery Chapter 7 Upper gastrointestinal surgery Chapter 8 Vascular and endovascular surgery

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Book SynopsisEvgeniy Perelygin -- a surgeon who is known to his friends as Perya -- has managed to capture the funny, the amusing, and the ridiculous aspects of what surgeons do and think. Yes, surgeons take their profession very seriously and their patients even more so. But, what is true in any aspect of human life is also true for surgery -- there is always something to laugh about, or even ridicule. And this includes, above all, surgeons themselves! In each of these cartoons lurks the kernel of a basic surgical truth. This truth has been blown up, distorted, and exaggerated, but remains at the heart of the picture. Each picture has a legend describing the situation, which is followed by an aphorism, quote, or comment. This book is essentially for surgical eyes -- they are all cutting edge, and will have the reader in stitches. Readers may also wish to use the images to enliven PowerPoint lectures!

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a broad range and style of questions, not only for medical students preparing for their final exams, but also for those clinicians preparing for their postgraduate exams. This book includes over 200 single best answer questions (SBAs), 400 extended matching questions (EMQs) and 100 short answer questions (SAQs), giving the reader a wide variety of topics to test their exam knowledge and technique. It is an invaluable educational resource for exam preparation and to help you succeed. Key features: Over 700 questions on the core medical subjects. Compiled by a team of junior doctors with recent final exam and postgraduate specialty exam experience. Overseen by experienced doctors to ensure relevance and accuracy. The broad medical curriculum is covered in a succinct and consistent style. Clear and concise answers are provided. Easy accessible information to facilitate revision on the move. Enables the reader to assess their knowledge and help identify gaps in their knowledge to target revision. The following main specialties are covered: Upper gastrointestinal surgery; Lower gastrointestinal surgery; Vascular surgery; Breast surgery; Urology; Neurosurgery; Ear, nose and throat surgery; Trauma & orthopaedics; Fluids & electrolytes. Watch out for our other titles in the MedQ4exams series: Medicine. The Specialties. Practice papers.

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Book SynopsisThis book advocates a new approach to the clinical management of the musculoskeletal system in children with cerebral palsy based on the concept of intervention to a complex adaptive system with the aim of improving the lived experience of the child with cerebral palsy. Provides a critical review of the current understanding and management of musculoskeletal deformity in children with CP, in the context of the available evidence base and models of clinical practice. Transfers current understanding of muscle and bone physiology and impairment, from the realms of research into mainstream clinical thinking Discusses an alternative clinical model of assessment and intervention, focusing on impairment of muscle growth and function Considers the musculoskeletal system in a child with cerebral palsy as a linked system of interactive processes and subsystems, extending from individual molecules to the child and their environment. The concepts discussed regarding clinical knowledge, evidence, causation, and complex adaptive systems are relevant to the clinician, child, and family, and the possibility of new models and new therapeutic approaches offer exciting future opportunities to improve the child’s interaction with, and experience of, the world of which they are a part.Table of ContentsForeword Preface Acknowledgments What we think and why we think it: our clinical model of cerebral palsy A made-up story about data, knowledge and clinical judgement The musculoskeletal system: not just a structure but a process Musculoskeletal system development: typical and altered trajectories Evidence-based medicine and cerebral palsy What does all this mean? Index

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Book SynopsisThis highly illustrated book explains the effects of scars and adhesions on the body through the lens of biotensegrity, a concept that recognizes the role of physical forces on their formation, structure and treatment. It includes contributions from specialists in the fields of fascial anatomy, biotensegrity, movement, surgery and other manual therapies. It takes a comprehensive approach to providing a better understanding of these complex issues and will be valuable to every hands-on practitioner. The text is supported with online videos demonstrating five ScarWork therapeutic techniques.

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Book SynopsisSBAs, EMQs & SAQs in PRACTICE PAPERS provides a broad range and style of questions, not only for medical students preparing for their final exams, but also for clinicians preparing for their postgraduate exams. This book includes over 40 single best answer questions (SBAs), 140 extended matching questions (EMQs) and 25 short answer questions (SAQs), giving the reader a wide variety of topics to test their exam knowledge and technique. The book also includes a variety of radiological images (abdominal and chest X-rays), ABGs and ECGs for interpretation. It is an invaluable educational resource for exam preparation and to help you succeed. Key features: Over 200 questions on the core medical subjects. Compiled by a team of junior doctors with recent final exam and postgraduate specialty exam experience. Overseen by experienced doctors to ensure relevance and accuracy. The broad medical curriculum is covered in a succinct and consistent style. Pharmacology and pathology are integrated throughout the text. Clear and concise answers are provided. Easy accessible information to facilitate revision on the move. Enables the reader to assess their knowledge and help identify gaps in their knowledge to target revision. The following main specialties are covered: Breast surgery; Cardiology; Dermatology; Endocrinology; ENT surgery; Fluids & electrolytes; Gastroenterology; Haematology; Infectious diseases; Lower gastrointestinal surgery; Neurology; Neurosurgery; Obstetrics & gynaecology; Oncology; Ophthalmology; Paediatrics; Psychiatry; Renal medicine; Respiratory medicine; Rheumatology; Statistics; Trauma & orthopaedics; Upper gastrointestinal surgery; Urology; Vascular surgery. Watch out for our other titles in the MedQ4exams series: Medicine. Surgery. The Specialties

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