Fundamentals of Surgical Practice

by Edited by Andrew N. Kingsnorth , Aljafri A. Majid

• ISBN13: 9780521677066
• ISBN10: 0521677068
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-05-29
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Summary

This is the new, expanded and updated edition of the key text currently available for the first stages of the MRCS examination. Mirroring the exam syllabus, it offers the trainee a clear understanding of the core knowledge required for examination success and incorporates new material reflecting recent developments and the new examination. The chapters have been written by acknowledged experts, many of whom are themselves involved in the training and examining of candidates. Designed to achieve maximum efficiency in learning, the content provides ample detail, key points and suggestions for further reading. In addition to a detailed index, each chapter has its own table of contents to enhance ease of use. It will be indispensable for the new trainee, and will also provide established surgeons and other healthcare professionals working in the surgical environment with a modern, authoritative overview of the key areas of surgical practice.

Table of Contents

Forewords

Acknowledgements

Preface

1. Preoperative management Fred Rosewarne and Robert J. S. Thomas

2. Principles of anaesthesia Carlos M. Gomez and John Gothard

3. Postoperative management Roshan Lall Gupta and Aljafri Majid

4. Nutritional support Jason Payne-James

5. Surgical sepsis: prevention and therapy C. V. Soong and B. J. Rowlands

6. Surgical techniques and technology R. M. Kirk

7. Trauma: general principles of management I. Anderson and R. A. Little

8. Intensive care Aljafri Majid

9. Principles of cancer management Partick Forrest

10. Ethics, legal aspects and assessment of effectiveness S. J. Leinster

11. Haemopoietic and lymphoreticular systems Abraham Botha and Irving Taylor

12. Alimentary system Andrew Kingsworth

13. Vascular surgery R. C. Smith and D. R. Harper

14. Endocrine surgery David Lee

15. Breast Steven D. Heys and Oleg Eremin

16. Thoracic surgery C. Peter Clarke

17. Genitourinary system Mark Fordham

18. Head and neck Walter W. K. King, John K. S. Woo and Dennis S. C. Lam

19. The central nervous system R. V. Jeffreys

20. Musculoskeletal system Simon Frostick

21. Paediatric surgery Paul K. H. Tam

Index.