General surgery

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A definitive summary of novel techniques, this 1st volume in the New Technologies Series details the most current and multidisciplinary approach to new technologies used in general plastic, hand, peripheral nerve, microsurgery, breast, esthetic, and trauma surgery and provides an overview of the most important and clinically relevant plastic surgery research.

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery forms part of the Springer Specialist Surgery Series designed to be a valuable resource for trainees and specialist alike.

Ballistic Trauma: A Practical Guide provides a concise guide to the clinical and operational issues surrounding the management of the ballistic casualty.

Progress in Colorectal Surgery covers a variety of topics of current interest to the colorectal specialist.

Tendon ailments are a significant cause of morbidity among athletes of all levels and are increasing in prevalence.

Although GERD was initially described in the early 19 century, it is essentially a c-sequence of our modern day largesse.

Vascular Surgery is an essential aid for candidates sitting surgery examinations who need a practical understanding of vascular surgery.

Residents and junior doctors on rotation are under constant pressure to have accurate and up-to-date information available to them.

A compendium written by world leaders in laparoscopic urology from various teaching urological institutions in the US and UK who have contributed their tips and tricks in performing the various urologic procedures.

Advanced Imaging of the Abdomen bridges the interface between the referring clinician and radiologist on the unusual clinical presentation or imaging finding and explores imaging approaches to solve a particular problem.

This book is a unique collection of real life case histories written by experts that highlight the diversity of problems that may be encountered in vascular surgery.

Major surgical societies have been publishing perioperative recommendations for over half a century, based on committees conducting reviews of the literature.

The purpose of this title is to provide a comprehensive foundation for all medical professionals and healthcare-professions students in understanding Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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Whether switching on the TV, picking up a newspaper or simply logging on to the internet, one is constantly faced with images of natural disasters, conflict and human suffering.

In general, surgeons strive to achieve excellent results and ideal patient outcomes, however, this noble task is frequently failed.

Sports Medicine is now a specialty in its own right.

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Professor George Fegan is a world authority on the use of sclerotherapy for the treatment of varicose veins.

An experienced pathologist, radiologist and clinician combine forces to review the recent literature on coloproctology and give a precis of the results.

It is only in the last 25 years that the treatment of anal incontinence has become an important surgical discipline.

A gem among surgical manuals, this comprehensive guide to Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis is an excellent source for all surgeons looking specifically for technical details about the surgical management of these two diseases.

Pelvic pain in the female patient is common in gynaecological practice, but the specialties of general surgery, urology and orthopaedics provide a significant number of patients and problems.

Vascular care has evolved from conservative therapy and open surgical therapy to a minimally invasive approach using endovascular techniques, laparoscopic or thoracoscopic techniques as well as hybrids of open and endovascular techniques.

With the introduction of new post-graduate Medical training in the UK, virtually all doctors will be exposed to some form of surgical training prior to specialization.

Radiology of the Post Surgical Abdomen provides a comprehensive overview of all abdominal operations involving the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, hepatobiliary and genitourinary systems.

The examination of the human fallopian tubes was, until recently, restricted to observations on gross anatomical disposition and tubal patency.

Bone Metastases brings together the many recent developments that are gradually improving the prospects for patients with secondary involvement of the skeleton in a primary cancer elsewhere.

The idea behind this book is to produce a fully comprehensive and highly illustrated "e;how to"e; technical reference manual, demonstrating surgical procedures in a step by step manner.

This book provides a concise summary across all aspects of endocrine surgery, covering the major endocrine organs and discussing aspects of surgical care.

The first edition of conflict and catastrophe was produced in 2002 and a second, successful edition, followed in 2009.

Trauma to various organ systems is a common medical problem in the pediatric age group.

Both the investigation and treatment of cancer of the oesophagus are comprehensively presented in Management of Oesophageal Carcinoma.

Knee replacement can be regarded as the inevitable sequel to hip replacements, the child so to speak, of a brilliant father.

Liver Metastasis: Biology, Diagnosis and Treatment offers a comprehensive overview of liver metastasis by providing a collection of pivotal contributions from an international faculty.

Preface to the Second Edition Since publication of the first edition, continuing developments in histopathology have motivated the inclusion of four new chapters: cytology, immunohistology, quality control and assessment, and the autopsy.

In this age of specialization most patients with diseases of the hind gut and anus are still managed by general physicians or surgeons.

Endoscopic Sinus Surgery examines the surgical techniques for tackling nose and sinus disease.

Varicose veins are a very common problem.

Pancreatic Disease: Towards the Year 2000 provides a clear picture of the current research activity in pancreatic disease and its related basic science.

Within the last five years a number of new books on venous disorders have been produced.

When I started delivering lectures to the surgical postgraduates on the subject of vascular injuries of the neck, one thing led to another and very quickly I realised that there was a large gap in the understanding of an average postgraduate about various inter-related matters in this difficult subject.

Recent Advances in Coloproctology provides a thorough overview of modern developments in the surgical treatment of disorders of the lower intestine including ulcerative colitis/severe acute colitis, Crohn's disease, carcinomas, haemorrhoids and anal incontinence.

Manual of Ambulatory General Surgery provides a step-by-step guide to the most commonly performed minor operations.

Orthofix External Fixation in Trauma and Orthopaedics provides the scientific basis behind the success of the Orthofix system of external fixators, which are now widely used throughout the world.

It is now more than 40 years since Drs.

References, to the reader, are like insulin to the diabetic: when needed they are indispensable, but in excess they induce coma.