Fundamentals of General Surgery

Author:   Francesco Palazzo ,  Michael J Pucci
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   1st ed. 2018
ISBN:  

9783319756554


Pages:   350
Publication Date:   12 July 2018
Format:   Hardback
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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. 

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Author:   Francesco Palazzo ,  Michael J Pucci
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   1st ed. 2018
Weight:   1.175kg
ISBN:  

9783319756554


ISBN 10:   3319756559
Pages:   350
Publication Date:   12 July 2018
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Foreword Preface 1                    Fundamentals of patient preparation for the operating in the 21st century. 2                    Fundamentals of Operating room setup and surgical instrumentation 3                    Fundamentals of Surgical Sutures and Associated Technical skills 4                    Fundamentals of Patient Positioning and Skin Prep 5                    Fundamentals of incisions and skin closures 6                    Fundamentals of retractors and exposure 7                    Fundamentals of dissection 8                    Fundamentals of Surgical Hemostasis      9                    Fundamentals of energy utilization in the Operating room 10                Fundamentals of Stapling devices            11                Fundamentals of Drain management 12                Fundamentals of endoscopy for the general surgeon 13                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 the daily routine as a surgeon  25                Fundamentals of managing the operative catastrophe   ​

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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)


Author Information

Francesco Palazzo, MD FACS Associate Professor of Surgery Chief of Surgery - Methodist Hospital Division Associate Residency Program Director Department of Surgery Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University

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