Description
Book SynopsisDeveloped over previous editions by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland to support students attending the three RCSI universities, this convenient handbook provides pragmatic guidance to the principles and practice of surgery that students can expect to encounter during undergraduate studies.
Spanning the full range of surgical specialties, information is presented in a convenient and clinically relevant format that takes the students through the patient journey from presenting symptoms and aetiology to investigations, management and follow-up. The text, written as easy-to-read and easy-to-remember bullet lists, is supplemented throughout by tables, management algorithms and colour illustrations.
Key Features:
Concise specifically for the undergraduate medical student by a highly experienced team of surgical educators
Accessible bullet text ideal for rapid reference
Flexible for use when on the ward and during finals revision<
Table of Contents
1. Principles of Surgery. 2. Hernias. 3. Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery. 4. Hepatobiliary Surgery. 5. Colorectal Surgery. 6. Inflammatory Bowel Disease. 7. Peripheral Vascular Disease. 8. Breast Disorders. 9. Endocrine Disorders. 10. Urology. 11. Cardiothoracic Surgery. 12. Major Trauma. 13. Plastic Surgery. 14. Orthopaedic Surgery. 15. Neurosurgery. 16. Otorhinolaryngology (ENT).
