Book description
The
Atlas of General Surgery
is a highly practical, how-to reference for the most frequently
performed operations. The book opens with a section on general aspects
of surgery, such as the application of sutures, drains, catheters,
venous ports, and punctures. The main section demonstrates the
operations in step-by-step format, covering the anatomic regions
including the skin and soft tissues, the neck, the thoracic wall and
cavity, the abdominal cavity, the retroperitoneum, and the external
genital organs. The author also covers surgery for hernias, colorectal
surgery, pediatric surgery, vascular surgery, amputations, and trauma
surgery. For precise and quick orientation, each surgical chapter
presents a brief introduction to surgical preparation, anesthesia,
positioning, relevant anatomy, risks, complications, and postoperative
care, and then illustrates the operative technique through excellent
drawings and detailed legends. Key features:
Covers all common
surgeries any general surgeon needs to know
Step-by-step guide to each operative procedure
More than 1,200 high-quality drawings demonstrate surgical anatomy
and technique, with each illustration showing one operative step
Didactic page layout allows for easy comprehension of the material
Practical tips, tricks, and pitfalls highlight crucial information
Ideal for all surgeons in training the
Atlas of General Surgery
is a handy, one-volume text that provides an overview of this broad
field. It also serves as a valuable reference for the bookshelf of
practicing surgeons who would like to consult a rapid review before
surgery. "This text can serve to fill gaps in basic knowledge.
Each procedure is so clearly and systematically described ...that the
text [will] serve students and practicing professionals." --
booknews. com_x000D_ _x000D_
“An 'All inlcusive' book as a helpful
instrument in everyday practice. ” Annals of the Royal College
of Surgery January 2011
_x000D_ _x000D_ "[Four stars] Lavishly illustrated...uses clear,
full-color drawing to supplement lucid, clear, succinct
text...illustrations...are exceptionally well done...an excellent
book."--Doody's Review Professor and Chairman, Dept. of Surgery,
University Hospital Aachen, Aachen, Germany
