This new book is targeted at higher trainees in orthopaedic surgery preparing for the second part of the FRCS (Tr & Orth) exam. Mirroring the exam structure,the content enables the candidate to practise key topics for discussion. The book lends itself well to exam preparation.
This book covers all aspects and dimensions of tuberculosis affecting the spine, starting from its historical perspective to modern trends in early diagnosis, management, and rehabilitation.
Ultrasound guidance of liver surgery is a very sophisticated approach that permits the performance of otherwise unfeasible operations, discloses the true extent of tumors, increases the indications for hepatectomy, and renders surgery safer.
An illustrated guide for undergraduate surgical students. Divided into 39 chapters by case scenario, each chapter provides information on investigation and diagnosis, postoperative care and underlying principles of surgical practice. The scenarios covered range from indigestion and weight loss to head injuries and motor vehicle accidents.
The Unofficial Guide to Surgery is the 12th book in the Unofficial Guide to Medicine Series, selling over 60 000 books. It is a concise summary of the most common and important operations across all surgical specialities, detailing how the operation is performed, indications, contraindications, complications, the pre/post-op care and follow up
Written by internationally acclaimed specialists, Upper Abdominal Surgery provides pertinent and concise procedure descriptions spanning benign and malignant problems and minimally invasive procedures.
Sir Victor Horsley was a pioneer of neurosurgery, performing successful operations on the brain and spinal cord long before it was possible to image the nervous system. This fascinating biography explores his influence on the development of neurosurgery and on clinical practice more generally, and his social activism.
Focuses on bariatrics, and is aimed at students, residents, fellows and practicing surgeons with interest in metabolic and bariatric surgery. All mainstream bariatric operations are described in detail, with operative videos and helpful tips to improve outcomes for an experienced surgeon.