This book provides a comprehensive guide to the surgical skills required during general surgery. General Concepts are covered with descriptions of basic terminology, the logic behind specific approaches, limitations of specific skills, technical and practical considerations, and safety of using specific approaches and skills.
More advanced topics including gastro-intestinal anastomosis, exploring a patient after a major trauma, and managing crisis situations are also discussed, as well as current controversies and future directions within general surgery.
Fundamentals of General Surgery is relevant to trainees in general surgery and its subspecialties, and aims to give them an easy to access resource that contains real life examples, iconography, and recommended further reading.
More advanced topics including gastro-intestinal anastomosis, exploring a patient after a major trauma, and managing crisis situations are also discussed, as well as current controversies and future directions within general surgery.
Fundamentals of General Surgery is relevant to trainees in general surgery and its subspecialties, and aims to give them an easy to access resource that contains real life examples, iconography, and recommended further reading.
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Fundamentals on prosthetic materials for the abdominal wall
14 Fundamentals of basic laparoscopic setup
15 Fundamentals of laparotomy closure
16 Fundamentals of Robotic Surgery
17 Fundamentals of gastro - intestinal anastomosis
18 Fundamentals of vascular anastomosis
Appendix on common vascular instruments
19 Fundamentals of exploratory laparotomy for Trauma
20 Fundamentals of temporary abdominal wall closure
21 Fundamentals of exploratory thoracotomy for Trauma
22 Fundamentals of becoming a safe and independent surgeon (from first assistant to skilled educator)
23 Fundamentals of acceptable behavior in the OR (etiquette)
24 Fundamentals of t"This is a compact introductory book intended for trainees in general surgery and related specialties. ... The book is written for medical students, PA and ARNP students, residents, fellows, and other trainees. It amply meets the needs of this audience. ... This is a carefully written and edited, well-illustrated book that covers a wide range of important topics in surgery." (Carol Scott-Conner, Doody's Book Reviews, October, 2018)
Fundamentals on prosthetic materials for the abdominal wall
14 Fundamentals of basic laparoscopic setup
15 Fundamentals of laparotomy closure
16 Fundamentals of Robotic Surgery
17 Fundamentals of gastro - intestinal anastomosis
18 Fundamentals of vascular anastomosis
Appendix on common vascular instruments
19 Fundamentals of exploratory laparotomy for Trauma
20 Fundamentals of temporary abdominal wall closure
21 Fundamentals of exploratory thoracotomy for Trauma
22 Fundamentals of becoming a safe and independent surgeon (from first assistant to skilled educator)
23 Fundamentals of acceptable behavior in the OR (etiquette)
24 Fundamentals of t"This is a compact introductory book intended for trainees in general surgery and related specialties. ... The book is written for medical students, PA and ARNP students, residents, fellows, and other trainees. It amply meets the needs of this audience. ... This is a carefully written and edited, well-illustrated book that covers a wide range of important topics in surgery." (Carol Scott-Conner, Doody's Book Reviews, October, 2018)
"This is a compact introductory book intended for trainees in general surgery and related specialties. ... The book is written for medical students, PA and ARNP students, residents, fellows, and other trainees. It amply meets the needs of this audience. ... This is a carefully written and edited, well-illustrated book that covers a wide range of important topics in surgery." (Carol Scott-Conner, Doody's Book Reviews, October, 2018)