Vaginal surgery is part of what is expected of an obgyn. It is a requirement of all residency programs. This resource for the resident in training as well as advanced practitioners offers advanced surgical information. It describes the anatomic defects resulting in patient problems and how surgery can correct them.
Dealing with thoracic anaestheia, this handbook provides those new to the subject with basic information and practical instruction. It also supplies those who have acquired basic competence with the practical survival skills needed to manage a solo list of chest surgery patients smoothly and safely.
Focuses on new advances in Wound Healing. This title includes articles on The Progression of Wound Surgery, Foot Wounds in the Diabetic Patient, Decubitus Ulcer Prevention and Treatment, Intraabdominal Wound Healing, Anastamotic Healing, Adhesions, and, Venous Ablation and Reconstruction for the Treatment of Venous Stasis Ulceration.
This reference work provides an illustrative, instructive, and comprehensive review that depicts the rationale of basic operative principles essential to surgical therapy of endocrine organs. The text is illustrated throughout by line drawings and photographs.
Designed for candidates appearing for the MRCS clinical section, and undergraduate clinical exams in surgery. The 133 cases in this book are framed to allow interpretation for short cases and OSCEs. In each case, an example of the opening instruction is given, followed by a discussion of the steps required to complete the examination and to pass.
Intended to help you learn how best to approach a clinical problem from a surgical perspective, this text provides an insight into how a surgeon might manage a particular problem and consequently how to prepare for an OSCE that might entirely (or in part) consist of surgical OSCE stations.
Focuses on the advances in General Thoracic Surgery, and includes articles on the Management of the Pleural Space: Effusions and Empyema; Pneumothorax, Emphysema and Bullous Disease; Tumors of the Mediastinum and Chest Wall; Diaphragmatic Hernia and Eventration; and, Hemoptysis and Pulmonary Fungal Infection.
Focuses on the advances in Colorectal Cancer and includes articles on Management of Multiple Adenomatous Polyps, Imaging of Rectal Cancers, Optimal Management of Small Rectal Cancers, Neoadjuvant Therapy for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer, Low Anterior Rectal Cancer Resection, Laparoscopy, and Adjuvant Therapy.
Now in its 3rd edition, this book provides a thorough review of advanced laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures in easy-to-use, outline form. Each procedure is followed by a section on recognizing and managing complications. Includes hundreds of illustrations.
Focusing on operative surgery, this is a practical manual aimed at the surgeon who is about to carry out an operation. This book is also intended for a trainee studying for the UK and Ireland Intercollegiate FRCS and equivalent examinations around the world.
Suitable for trainees in surgery, this work provides a guide to various aspects of clinical surgery that the trainee will encounter during their day to day work. It discusses the special problems associated with the surgical management of elderly patients, and introduces the reader to the principles of surgical oncology and laparoscopic surgery.
A pocketbook that provides an account of the features of the more common surgical disorders, at both a size and price to suit the pocket. It covers basic principles, as well as providing information on aetiology, diagnosis and management, including pre-operative and postoperative care.
A comprehensive manual on breast disease that deals with various aspects of the surgical management of both benign and malignant disease. It provides practical advice for those seeking concise input that can be quickly accessed on multiple topics associated with the care of the breast cancer patient.
Critical care medicine is a demanding and constantly changing field. This book provides registrars and senior trainees in higher surgical, medical and anaesthetic training programmes with a resource in critical care. It contains summary of key topics in this field, with discussion of advances, papers and evidence-based practice where appropriate.
Presents an accessible account of flesh and bones of surgery. This title covers all the key concepts med students need with no gaps. It can be used either as an introduction to a topic, or as a revision aid. It depicts difficult concepts using cartoon-strip illustrations, which enable rapid understanding and assimilation of information.
Par of "Secrets Series[registered]", this title offers the overview of surgical practice. Featuring a question-and-answer approach and a list of the 'Top 100 Secrets' in surgery that gives you the board review or clinical reference, it equips you with the essential knowledge in the field. It provides pearls, tips, and memory aids.
Radiology occupies a central role in patient management and therefore it is essential that candidates approaching their MRCS examination have a sound knowledge of imaging techniques and interpretation. This self assessment book consists of 101 questions primarily aimed at trainee surgeons approaching their MRCS examination.
Gives you a comprehensive review of both general surgery and surgical subspecialties in a user-friendly question-and-answer format that mimics actual exams. This title is suitable for residents in training, surgeons preparing for certification or recertification exams, and experienced clinicians wishing to keep abreast of practices and advances.
The viva component of the MRCS examination is traditionally the most feared and elusive part of the whole exam. This book covers the six major subject areas of the MRCS viva exam and which include: applied surgical anatomy; operative surgery; clinical pathology; principles of surgery; applied physiology; and, critical care.
Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) provide high standards of patient care and skilled support alongside medical and nursing colleagues in operating theatre and recovery suite during peri-operative care. This book provides access to a wide range of key data that will help support good practice by the ODP at any time.
Provides students and junior doctors with texts in the major medical specialties. This work covers various aspects of general surgery and is suitable for revision and examination preparation. It is also a portable mini textbook for medical students, house officers, and trainee surgeons.