Description
Book SynopsisThis textbook is a comprehensive guide to the field of surgery. Written for medical students, surgery residents and surgeons, in an easy to understand format, it is an invaluable resource offering practical advice on basic and new surgical diseases, options for diagnosis and treatment, and the management of complications.
With contributions from recognised experts in the UK, USA and Asia, this book covers surgical-related issues of diseases in all parts of the body, with chapters on cardiology, renal and infectious diseases, obstetrics and gynaecology, and gastrointestinal conditions; emphasising the importance of trauma management and care. Also included is an introduction to the use of radiology, moving towards less invasive diagnosis and treatment with ultrasound machines.
Key Features
- Comprehensive guide to the field of surgery covering diseases in all parts of the body
- Easy to understand format offers practical advice for students, residents and surgeons
- Includes discussion on the use of radiology for less invasive diagnosis and treatment
- Recognised author and editor team from the UK, USA and Asia
- More than 200 colour images, illustrations and charts
Table of Contents
- Fluid and Electrolyte
- History of Indian Surgery: Origin and Propagation of Plastic Surgery
- Preoperative Cardiac Risk Stratification
- Surgical Critical Care
- Trauma: Utmost Attention Needed
- Hernia—Femoral and Inguinal, and Scrotal Diseases
- Pediatric Surgery
- Benign Breast Diseases
- Malignant Breast Diseases
- Melanoma
- Small Bowel Neoplasms
- Diseases of Pancreas
- Large Bowel Tumors
- Carotid Artery Atheromatous Disease
- Peripheral Vascular Diseases
- Abdominal Aortic Diseases
- Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: A Bird’s Eye View
- Obstetrical Problems for Surgeons
- Gynecological Problems for Surgeons
- Role of Interventional Radiology in Surgery
- Surgical Infections
- Perioperative Acute Kidney Injury
- Surgical Education
- Cancer: An Epidemiology
- Teasers and Tips
Index
