
Basic Surgical Techniques
R. M. Kirk(Author)
Churchill Livingstone (Publisher)
6th Edition
Published on 16. February 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
216 pages
978-0-7020-3391-9 (ISBN)
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Description
The Sixth Edition of this highly regarded title for surgical trainees gives clear, concise guidance on all aspects of acquiring surgical skills to ensure operative success. The full range of surgical procedures is comprehensively reviewed in a clear 'how-to-do-it' style, which consolidates the skills learnt both in theatre and on training courses. This new edition has been completely updated throughout, with all the illustrations redrawn in full colour. Each chapter is introduced with a key points box, which briefly summarises the major issues that are covered. International experts from the Middle East, Australia, Asia, North America and Europe have reviewed and added their comments to the text.
Provides guidance on the full range of surgical techniques required by all trainee surgeons.
Concentrates on the main principles behind the use of the surgical techniques
"Key Points" boxes throughout provide hints and tips to reinforce the main aspects of each technique.
Now presented in full colour with all illustrations redrawn to add detail and clarity and to bring all the information fully up to date.
A comprehensively updated text takes account of new developments in surgical techniques and equipment.
A new final chapter on surgical craftsmanship brings the skills all together for the surgeon in the operating theatre, uniting and applying the relevant factors in the correct sequence and focussing on getting it right first time.
Provides guidance on the full range of surgical techniques required by all trainee surgeons.
Concentrates on the main principles behind the use of the surgical techniques
"Key Points" boxes throughout provide hints and tips to reinforce the main aspects of each technique.
Now presented in full colour with all illustrations redrawn to add detail and clarity and to bring all the information fully up to date.
A comprehensively updated text takes account of new developments in surgical techniques and equipment.
A new final chapter on surgical craftsmanship brings the skills all together for the surgeon in the operating theatre, uniting and applying the relevant factors in the correct sequence and focussing on getting it right first time.
More details
Edition
6th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Basic surgical trainees / MRCS candidates
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Approx. 336 illustrations (336 in full color)
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7020-3391-9 (9780702033919)
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Content
Handling yourself
Handling instruments Handling threads Handling ducts and cavities Handling blood vessels Handling skin Handling connective and soft tissues Handling bone and joints Handling dissection Handling bleeding Handling drains Handling infection Handling minimal access surgery
Handling craft skills
Handling instruments Handling threads Handling ducts and cavities Handling blood vessels Handling skin Handling connective and soft tissues Handling bone and joints Handling dissection Handling bleeding Handling drains Handling infection Handling minimal access surgery
Handling craft skills