Neurosurgery Tricks of the Trade - Cranial 1st Edition

"Overall, this is a comprehensive text that provides a very readable framework and a logical approach to neurosurgical management of spine and peripheral nerve disorders." -- Neurosurgery
2015 PROSE Award First Prize Winner!
A beautifully presented textbook with good value. It should have a place in all neurosurgical departmental libraries.-- JNSA
Neurosurgery Tricks of the Trade: Cranial presents core surgical procedures in a concise, highly didactic format, enabling surgeons to quickly grasp their essence from the bulleted text and superb illustrations that accompany them. Expert neurosurgeons specializing in the cranial region describe how they perform common procedures and offer surgical tips and pearls.
Key Features:
Distills a wealth of information in a concise, step-by-step format, making it easy for novice surgeons to review how procedures are performed
Includes more than 150 surgical procedures for the cranial region, each accompanied by high-quality, original illustrations
Presents topics in either a pathology-based or an approach-based manner
Consistently organizes the procedures into the headings Introduction and Background, Operative Detail and Preparation, Outcomes and Postoperative Course, and References, enabling rapid referenceNeurosurgeons at all levels, from residents learning procedures to experienced practitioners needing a quick refresher, will find this book, along with its companion volume, Neurosurgery Tricks of the Trade: Spine and Peripheral Nerves, to be an invaluable resource throughout their surgical careers.
This book has been developed from Thieme eNeurosurgery, the world’s most comprehensive neurosurgical resource online. For a free trial, go to: thieme.com/eneurotrial

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English | ISBN: 1604063343 | 2013 | 750 pages | PDF | 351 Mb | 1st

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Sabiston Textbook of Surgery: The Biological Basis of Modern Surgical Practice 20th Edition

Since its first publication in 1936, Sabiston Textbook of Surgery has been regarded as the preeminent source for definitive guidance in all areas of general surgery. The 20th edition continues the rich tradition of quality that has made this classic text synonymous with the specialty and a part of generations of surgery residents and practitioners. Meticulously updated throughout, this classic text concisely covers the breadth of material needed for certification and practice of general surgery. Detailed, full-color intraoperative illustrations and high-quality video clips capture key teaching moments, allowing you to better understand the basic science of surgery, make the most informed decisions and achieve optimal outcomes for every patient.
Understand the underlying science and its clinical application to make informed surgical decisions and achieve optimal outcomes.
Overcome tough challenges, manage unusual situations, and avoid complications with the most trusted advice in your field.
Get the depth of coverage you need in an easily accessible, single volume organized by organ and along traditional lines beginning with principles common to surgical specialties including fluid and electrolyte management, metabolic support, and wound healing. Subsequent sections review the management of injury, transplantation, oncology, breast, endocrine, and abdominal procedures.
Explore topics encountered by general surgery residents in training as well as in-depth coverage of subspecialty areas including head and neck, thoracic, vascular, urology, neurosurgery, pediatrics, and gynecology.
Visually grasp and retain difficult concepts thanks to a full-color design featuring an abundance of illustrations, intraoperative photographs, video clips and tables as well as more schematic diagrams that facilitate the comprehension of surgical techniques and procedures.
Glean all essential, up-to-date, need-to-know information about the latest surgical perspectives and approaches to treatment including innovations in minimally invasive surgery and percutaneous devices.
Streamline clinical decision making with an increased number of schematic diagrams and key data on surgical outcomes.
Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, images, and references from the book on a variety of devices

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English | ISBN: 0323299873 | 2016 | 2136 pages | PDF | 363 Mb | 20th

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Surgical Handicraft: Manual for Surgical Residents and Surgeons 1 Har/Dvdr Edition

Surgical Handicraft is a practical guide for interns, residents and practising surgeons. It serves as an instruction manual on best practice and preparations for surgery. The book is comprised of 33 chapters, initially covering the duties and responsibilities of house surgeons and residents, before detailing different techniques for best practice in a variety of areas, including sterile hand washing and gloving techniques, resuscitation of a patient, insertion of IV cannula, Ryles tube and Foley Catheter, local anaesthetics and nerve blocks and minor surgical procedures. Other important chapters include discussion on the MRSA super-bug, and the 'Safe Surgery Saves Lives' initiative from the World Health Organisation. Surgical site infections, the third most common cause for hospital-acquired infections, are fully discussed in a separate chapter, including Centre for Disease Control protocols, which address this problem. Surgical Handicraft includes 177 full colour images and illustrations and a step-by-step DVD-ROM illustrating four surgical techniques (bandaging, tube thoracostomy, insertion of central line, and venesection), making this book an ideal resource for those wishing to improve and gain confidence in their surgical preparations. Key Points *33 chapters covering various minor procedures in surgery *177 full colour images and illustrations * DVD-ROM featuring step-by-step guidance on four surgical techniques

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English | ISBN: 9351527220 | 2015 | 296 pages | PDF | 35.7 Mb | 1st

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Palpation Techniques: Surface Anatomy for Physical Therapists 1st Edition

Students who desire to become competent in palpation as well as experienced clinicians who seek a strong review of palpation will find this text an excellent learning resource. -- Christopher Hughes, PhD, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA
This lavishly illustrated guide to palpation techniques provides readers with a solid understanding of topographic anatomy using clear, step-by-step descriptions that teach how to first identify, and then distinguish between, the various body structures.
Full-color photographs feature models with detailed drawings of muscles, bones, and tendons sketched directly onto their skin, indicating exactly where and how to palpate. Complementary color drawings show the functional significance of each anatomic region.
Features
In-depth coverage of the entire body -- upper extremities, lower extremities, and the head and trunk -- all in one comprehensive volume
Over 850 full-color photographs and illustrations enhance the text, making it especially useful for the visual learner
Easy-to-reference text boxes contain tips and tricks, including advice on finger placement, pressure application levels, and more
Study questions at the end of each chapter aid readers in self-assessment and review of the material
Palpation Techniques: Surface Anatomy for Physical Therapists will enable students and practitioners of physical therapy or osteopathy to develop their anatomic knowledge and optimize patient care.

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English | ISBN: 3131463414 | 2010 | 1073 pages | PDF | 48.2 Mb | 1st

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The Muscle and Bone Palpation Manual with Trigger Points, Referral Patterns and Stretching 1st Edition

With more than 1,000 vibrant, full-color illustrations and over 4 hours of detailed video demonstrations, THE MUSCLE AND BONE PALPATION MANUAL is the most visually engaging way to help you master and successfully apply palpation techniques in massage therapy. This innovative text uses unique, richly detailed photographic illustrations of muscles as they appear under the skin to give you a thorough understanding of effective palpation. This comprehensive guide provides unparalleled preparation for professional success.
Full-color musculoskeletal overlays depict muscles and bones exactly as they appear when palpated to help you locate tissues and landmarks with confidence.
Comprehensive palpation coverage helps you easily identify muscle names, attachments, actions, palpation steps, and more.
Video demonstrations on two companion DVDs demonstrate and reinforce correct muscle palpation.
Joseph Muscolino’s popular, concise writing style makes the science of palpation clear and accessible, encouraging critical thinking skills.
Trigger points and referral patterns included for each muscle provide convenient access to guidelines for additional client assessment and treatment.
Massage-specific treatment options guide you from palpation and assessment to practical treatment application.
Stretching protocols and illustrations broaden your treatment capabilities.
Comprehensive Body Mechanics chapter details 10 guidelines to help maximize efficiency during practice.
A massage stroke atlas with information on draping techniques, massage strokes, and fundamental characteristics of touch helps you efficiently treat clients.
Detailed explanations and full color drawings for bone and bony landmark palpation provide a comprehensive resource for bone palpation.

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English | ISBN: 0323051715 | 2008 | 546 pages | PDF | 212 Mb | 1st

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Zollinger's Atlas of Surgical Operations 10th Edition

The classic surgical atlas, more comprehensive than ever! For more than half-a-century, Zollinger’s Atlas of Surgical Operations has been the gold-standard reference for learning howto perform the most common surgical procedures using safe, well-established techniques. The tenth edition continues this tradition of excellence. The atlas covers gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, pancreatic, vascular, gynecologic, and additional procedures, including hernia repair, vascular access, breast procedures, sentinel lymph node biopsy,thyroidectomy, and many more. The illustrations in this atlas have withstood the test of time. They allow you to visualize both the anatomy and the operation, making the book useful as a refresher or for learning the steps of a particular procedure. The tenth edition of Zollinger’s Atlas of Surgical Operations expands the content to include 19 new operations. Each chapter contains beautifully rendered line drawings with color highlights that depict every important action you must consider while performing the operation. Each chapter also includes consistently formatted coverage of indications,preoperative preparation, anesthesia, position, operative preparation, incision and exposure, procedure, closure, and postoperative care.

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English | ISBN: 0071797556 | 2016 | 585 pages | PDF | 114 Mb | 10th

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Surgical Technology: Principles and Practice 6th Edition

Deliver the best patient care before, during, and after surgery with this straightforward, step-by-step guide to surgical skills and operating room procedures. It provides comprehensive coverage of all the updated AST Core Curriculum, 6^th Edition components - health care sciences, technological sciences, patient care concepts, surgical technology, and surgical procedures. A mentoring approach makes even complex skills and techniques easy to understand. User-friendly features such as full-color illustrations, chapter outlines and summaries, review questions, critical thinking exercises, and technique boxes help you focus on the most important concepts and make it easier to retain and recall critical information.
Chapter objectives correspond to the latest AST Core Curriculum objectives to ensure you have access to the most reliable information in the operating room.
Enhanced critical thinking scenarios at the end of each chapter help you strengthen your critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills and highlight practical applications of key concepts.
Additional information on special populations, including bariatric, pregnant, physically or mentally challenged, isolation, trauma, language barrier, and substance abuse patients, highlights important considerations for the surgical technologist regarding transfer, preparation, and procedure set up.
Expanded coverage of surgical lasers keeps you up to date with the latest technology so you can effectively assess the function, assembly, use, and care of equipment in the surgical suite.
UPDATED! Coverage reflects the new AST Core Curriculum, 6^th Edition to keep you current.
NEW! Chapters on Disaster Preparedness and Response and Transplant Surgery offer cutting-edge information on these key topics.
Coverage of the Assistant Circulator role, as well as a break down of first and second scrub roles, help you better understand the responsibilities of each member of the surgical team.

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English | ISBN: 1455725064 | 2012 | 1137 pages | PDF | 123 Mb | 6th

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Corman's Colon and Rectal Surgery Sixth Edition

Established for over 25 years and now in its 6th Edition, Corman’s Colon and Rectal Surgery has been thoroughly updated and abundantly illustrated to provide comprehensive coverage of all diseases and conditions affecting the colon, rectum, and anus. Step-by-step instructions on current operative procedures used to treat these disorders are underscored by the authoritative knowledge and expertise of leaders in the field. Three co-editors of international repute have participated in the creation of this updated volume, but the hand of Dr. Corman can be recognized throughout. The biographic sketches have been considerably expanded. This gold standard reference, often referred to as the ‘bible’ of the specialty, includes thorough reviews of anatomy, physiology, and related medical topics, as well as an extensive section on diagnostic studies, with a focus on the latest imaging modalities.

New to this edition:

· A full-color interior design that includes unique, detailed art depicting the steps in today’s operative procedures
· Comprehensive coverage of the latest laparoscopic diagnostic and surgical management techniques in all areas of the specialty
· A companion website that includes the fully searchable text

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English | ISBN: 1451111142 | 2012 | 1585 pages | PDF | 227 Mb | 2nd

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Surgical Instrumentation: An Interactive Approach 2nd Edition

With hundreds of detailed, full-color photographs of common surgical instruments, Surgical Instrumentation: An Interactive Approach, 2nd Edition makes it easier to learn the identification, purpose, and set up of instruments for surgical procedures. Many photos include close-up views of the instrument tip, so you can quickly discern differences between instruments. Interactive resources on Evolve let you rotate key instruments 360 degrees for viewing from any angle, zoom in to examine the tip or zoom out to reveal the entire instrument, and also include flash cards, timed memory exercises, Mayo stand set up quizzes, and animations of large and small fragmentation sets. Written for surgical technologists by surgical technology educator Renee Nemitz, this resource offers a level of visual clarity and realism unmatched by any other surgical instrument book!

• More than 600 full-color, high-quality photographs help you learn the most common surgical instruments for all surgical procedures.
• Consistent instrument monographs include the name, common name, category, use (type of surgery and where on the body), cautions relating to safety or patient care, and other details such as regional name variations.
• Student resources on the Evolve companion website include all of the images from the text, additional 360-degree views and close-ups of over 100 instruments, animations of large and small fragment sets, and timed recall exercises for practice in learning instruments.
• Close-up photos of more than 100 instruments show the details of each tip, demonstrating variations and making it easier to identify each surgical instrument.
• Presentation of two or fewer illustrations per page makes it easier to see the details of each instrument.
• Enhanced flash cards and quizzes on the Evolve companion website allow you to review instruments by chapter or to randomize your review with instruments from the entire text.
• Alternative names are added to the book’s index for easer lookup of instruments whose names have regional variations.
• Enhanced quizzes on Evolve are available as Practice or Test options, and results may be printed out for submission to instructors.

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English | ISBN: 1455707198 | 2013 | 351 pages | PDF | 82.8 Mb | 2nd

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Miller's Review of Orthopaedics 7th Edition

For nearly a quarter century Miller’s Review of Orthopaedics and the accompanying annual Miller Review Course (www.MillerReview.org) have been must-have resources that residents and practitioners have turned to for efficient and effective exam preparation. This 7th Edition continues to provide complete coverage of the field’s most-tested topics, now reorganized to be more intuitive, more user-friendly, and easier to read.
Numerous study aids help you ace your exams: a superb art program, including full-color tables, images, and pathology slides; improved concise, bulleted text design; "testable facts" in every chapter; multiple-choice review questions written by experts in the field; and much more.
Video clips and SAQs available online for easy access.
Content and topic emphasis are fully aligned with the ABOS (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery) and OITE (Orthopaedic In-Service Training Exam) exams, giving you the confidence you need to prepare for certification and recertification.
Completely revised sections on anatomy, spine, and tumors, along with input from many new authors, keep you fully up to date.
An increased emphasis on imaging, along with the most current results and techniques, ensure that you’re prepared for today’s exams.
Includes new coverage of femoroacetabular impingement, spine trauma, common medications used in orthopaedics, and recent advances in basic sciences.
Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, images, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

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English | ISBN: 032335517X | 2015 | 926 pages | PDF | 272 Mb | 4th

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Clinical Tests for the Musculoskeletal System 2E

The second edition of this handy pocket-sized book presents a comprehensive collection of clinical tests for all the major musculoskeletal structures. The tests are divided into separate sections based on body region. Each chapter opens with a figure depicting range of motion and an algorithm that provides a rapid overview of symptoms, tests, imaging, and diagnosis. For each clinical test, the author provides step-by-step descriptions of the methodology, starting at the patient's initial position, and then describes the evaluation and possible diagnosis.
Highlights:
Succinct description of initial tests, functional tests, stress tests, and stability tests
More than 550 instructive line drawings that demonstrate key concepts in a precise fashion
Coverage of posture deficiencies, thrombosis, and arterial ischemic disorders
Lists of recommended references for additional reading This book is an invaluable guide to selecting the appropriate tests for the clinical examination. It is ideal for orthopaedists, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists, physical therapists, osteopathic physicians, and residents in these specialties.

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English | ISBN: 313136792X | 2008 | 343 pages | PDF | 6.27 Mb | 2nd

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Neurosurgery Tricks of the Trade - Spine and Peripheral Nerves 1st Edition

Neurosurgery Tricks of the Trade: Spine and Peripheral Nerves presents core surgical procedures in a concise, highly didactic format, enabling surgeons to quickly grasp their essence from the bulleted text and superb illustrations that accompany them. Expert neurosurgeons specializing in the spine and peripheral nerves describe how they perform common procedures and offer surgical tips and pearls.
Key Features:
- Distills a wealth of information in a concise, step-by-step format, making it easy for neurosurgeons and other spine specialists to review how procedures are performed
- Includes more than 100 procedures focusing on the spine and peripheral nerves, each accompanied by high-quality, original illustrations
- Presents all procedures using a consistent outline and covers topics in either a pathology-based or an approach-based mannerSurgeons at all levels, from residents learning procedures to experienced practitioners needing a quick refresher, will find this book and its companion volume, Neurosurgery Tricks of the Trade: Cranial, to be invaluable resources throughout their surgical careers.
This book has been developed from Thieme eNeurosurgery, the worlds most comprehensive neurosurgical resource online. For a free trial, go to: http://thieme.com/eneurotrial

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English | ISBN: 1604069147 | 2014 | 508 pages | PDF | 40.9 Mb | 1st

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Principles and Practice of Surgery 6th Edition

Principles and Practice of Surgery is the surgical companion textbook to the international medical bestseller Davidson’s Principles and Practice of Medicine. It is a comprehensive textbook for both the surgical student and trainee, guiding the reader through key core surgical topics which are encountered throughout an integrated medical curriculum as well as in subsequent clinical practice. Although sharing the same format and style as Davidson’s Principles and Practice of Medicine, this text is complete in itself, thus enabling the student to appreciate both the medical and surgical implications of diseases encountered in surgical wards.

• A three-section textbook of surgical principles and regional clinical surgery.
• Superbly presented with line drawings, high quality radiographic images and colour photographs.
• Presented in similar form to its sister textbook Davidson’s Principles and Practice of Medicine.
• Full online text version as part of Student Consult
• The contents have been restructured into three sections - Principles of Perioperative care, Gastrointestinal Surgery, and Surgical Specialties.
• Two new chapters have rationalised and amalgamated information on the Metabolic response to injury and Ethics and pre-operative considerations to avoid repetition.
• Throughout the text has been altered to reflect changes in understanding, evidence and practice, and to keep the contents in line with undergraduate and postgraduate surgical curricula
• A substantial number of new illustrations have been added to give better consistency and improved image quality.
• The evidence-based revision boxes that focus on major international guidelines have been thoroughly updated.

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English | ISBN: 8131228029 | 2011 | 440 pages | PDF | 164 Mb | 4 th

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Fischer's Mastery of Surgery (2 Volume set) Sixth Edition

Emphasizing both the science and craft of surgery, Fischer’s Mastery of Surgery, Sixth Edition, embraces a scope consistent with the broad training of a general surgeon, providing extensive coverage of vascular surgery as well as of common thoracic, breast, esophageal, endocrine, colorectal, gastric, pancreatic, liver, and biliary procedures.   Organized for ease of use, each procedural chapter reviews the essentials of diagnosis, anatomy, and pre-operative planning, but focuses most heavily on step-by-step depictions and descriptions of procedures. Each chapter concludes, as is traditional for this classic text, with an editorial commentary that puts the chapter material in a broad context and provides helpful critiques of the most recent literature.

The path to surgical mastery begins here!
• Step-by-step guidance takes readers through each procedure, with tips and cautions from leading surgeons.
• More than 3,400 illustrations offer a surgeon’s-eye-view of the most advanced approaches.
• Over 450 renowned contributors share their surgical expertise with readers.
• Focus on evidence-based surgery reveals the science behind each approach.
• A companion website includes the fully searchable text and exclusive web-only chapters not found in the text.

NEW in the Sixth Edition…
• Over a dozen new chapters address endovascular treatment of varicose veins, fasciotomy, minimally invasive parathyroidectomy, reconstruction of the chest wall, thoracic aortic transaction, vascular injury to extremities.
• Fully updated material details the latest developments in vascular procedures, including both open and endovascular procedures.
• New full-color design throughout the text, including many new color images, help readers visualize and remember key anatomic features and surgical techniques.

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English | ISBN: 1608317404 | 2011 | 2771 pages | PDF | 1.61 Gb | 6 th

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Master Techniques in Surgery: Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery 1st Edition

Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery is part of the Master Techniques in Surgery Series, which presents common and advanced procedures in the major subspecialties of general surgery. The series is overseen by Josef E. Fischer, MD, editor of the classic two-volume reference Mastery of Surgery.

Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery depicts surgery of the liver, hepatobiliary tree, and pancreas, including cholecystectomy and hepatic resections. Both laparoscopic and open procedures are depicted. The book is written by acknowledged master surgeons, emphasizes surgical procedures, and is lavishly illustrated with original full-color drawings. Each chapter briefly assesses indications, contraindications, and preoperative planning before fully explaining and illustrating the procedure in step-by-step detail. Outcomes, complications, and follow-up are also discussed. Each chapter ends with a brief reference list.

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English | ISBN: 1608311724 | 2012 | 442 pages | PDF | 115 Mb | 1st

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Clinical Surgery 3rd Edition

The previous edition won first Prize (Surgery category) at the BMA Awards 2005. The judges' comment:
'A comprehensive and attractively presented 4-colour textbook of surgery aimed primarily at medical students but also of use to junior doctors and surgical technicians. The book has two key features: firstly, it provides students with coverage of every aspect of surgery; secondly, it has been designed and written to be the 'surgical companion' to Kumar & Clark's Clinical Medicine. This new edition will also offer an online version to all purchasers of the book - the first surgical textbook in the UK to make an electronic version available.'

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English | ISBN: 0702030708 | 2012 | 733 pages | PDF | 95.6 Mb | 3rd

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Maingot's Abdominal Operations, 12th Edition

THE DEFINITIVE ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO ABDOMINAL OPERATIONS FOR GENERAL, COLORECTAL, AND GASTROINTESTINAL SURGEONS--NOW IN FULL COLOR!

A Doody's Core Title for 2015.
With each edition, Maingot's Abdominal Operations has built a legacy of expertise,currency, and clinical rigor acclaimed by surgical trainees and practicing surgeons. Presented in full-color for the first time, the 63 streamlined chapters of the twelfth edition offer a concise, yet complete, survey of the diagnosis and management of benign and malignant digestive diseases. This authoritative resource has everything you need to understand congenital, acquired, and neoplastic disorders--and optimize surgical outcomes for any type of abdominal procedure.
FEATURES

• Contemporary focus on operative procedures, and new concepts in the diagnosis and management of abdominal disease
• Convenient organ/procedure presentation provides a seamless review of surgical protocols, as well as pre- and postoperative strategies and techniques
• Thirteen new "Perspective" chapters feature expert commentary and alternative viewpoints on the most clinically relevant topics
• Added chapters on gastrointestinal bleeding, abdominal trauma, and abdominal vascular emergencies--along with minimally invasive surgery chapters woven throughout the text--present current, ready-to-use insights designedto enhance surgical care and recovery
• More than 1,250 illustrations (most in full color)

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English | ISBN: 007163388X | 2013 | 1328 pages | PDF | 58.8 Mb | 12th

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Essential Surgical Practice - Higher Surgical Training in General Surgery 5th Edition

Significant changes in surgical training have occurred over the past decade, with the inevitable progress towards specialization in the various surgical specialties. The current edition of Essential Surgical Practice: Higher Surgical Training in General Surgery reflects these latest developments with a new structure that accurately mirrors current surgical training. This new edition excludes surgical specialties that are distinct from general surgery, allowing an increased focus on topics of direct relevance to trainees in higher surgical training.
Over 31 chapters, the book provides detailed information on those specialties of which the general surgeon is required to have a working knowledge, and highlights core information for revision and quick reference. Topics include:

• Surgical biology and pathology
• Surgical craft approaches and technologies
• Perioperative care
• Cardiovascular, pulmonary and renal pathophysiology
• Surgical infections
• Interventional radiology
• Trauma and head injuries
• Disorders of the thyroid and adrenal glands
• Disorders of the stomach, liver, spleen, colon and pancreas
• Bariatric surgery

This book can be used with confidence by those enrolled in local courses and is also consistent with the scope and level of information required for international postgraduate examinations, such as the Joint Surgical Colleges’ Fellowship Examination. To enhance the book’s utility, the print edition includes complimentary access to a VitalSource ebook online and offline on your PC or Mac, iPhone®/iPod Touch®/ iPad®, Kindle Fire or Android™ device.

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English | ISBN: 1451113153 | 2013 | 1234 pages | PDF | 99 Mb | 3rd

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Mastery of Cardiothoracic Surgery 3rd Edition

This volume in the acclaimed Mastery Series delivers clear, how-to guidance on the most commonly performed procedures in adult and pediatric thoracic surgery. As with other volumes in the series, Mastery of Cardiothoracic Surgery delivers expert commentary from master surgeons following each chapter. Invaluable for cardiothoracic fellows, as well as thoracic and cardiac surgeons.

Key Features

• Comprehensive text follows the Mastery style—with comments from the expert editors at the end of each chapter to help hone technique, improve results, and minimize error.
• Procedure-based chapters address critical details—from indications and preoperative assessment to surgical technique, postsurgical follow-up, and management of complications.
• Broad coverage addresses thoracic, adult cardiac, and congenital cardiac procedures to prepare readers for any challenge.

NEW to the Third Edition…

• Full-color design and art enliven the text and facilitate visual learning.
• New chapters address key disorders and surgical interventions—including Ascending Aortic Aneurysms, Minimally Invasive Maze Procedure, Reoperative Cardiac Surgery, Repair of Esophageal Hernia, Repair of Pectus Deformities, Thoracic Sympathectomy, and Percutaneous Mitral and Aortic Valve Repairs.
• Companion website provides access to the fully searchable text and images from the book.

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English | ISBN: 1451113153 | 2013 | 1234 pages | PDF | 99 Mb | 3rd

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Rehabilitation for the Postsurgical Orthopedic Patient 3rd Edition

With detailed descriptions of orthopedic surgeries, Rehabilitation for the Postsurgical Orthopedic Patient, 3rd Edition provides current, evidence-based guidelines to designing effective rehabilitation strategies. Coverage of each condition includes an overview of the orthopedic patient's entire course of treatment from pre- to post-surgery. For each phase of rehabilitation, this book describes the postoperative timeline, the goals, potential complications and precautions, and appropriate therapeutic procedures. New to this edition are a full-color design and new chapters on disc replacement, cartilage replacement, hallux valgus, and transitioning the running athlete. Edited by Lisa Maxey and Jim Magnusson, and with chapters written by both surgeons and physical therapists, Rehabilitation for the Postsurgical Orthopedic Patient provides valuable insights into the use of physical therapy in the rehabilitation process.

• Comprehensive, evidence-based coverage provides an overview of the orthopedic patient's entire course of treatment from pre- to post-surgery, including a detailed look at the surgical procedures and therapy guidelines that can be used to design the appropriate rehabilitation programs.
• Case study vignettes with critical thinking questions help you develop critical reasoning skills.
• Indications and considerations for surgery describe the mechanics of the injury and the repair process so you can plan an effective rehabilitation program.
• Therapy guidelines cover each phase of rehabilitation with specifics as to the expected time span and goals for each phase.
• Evidence-based coverage includes the latest clinical research to support treatment decisions.
• Overview of soft tissue and bone healing considerations after surgery helps you understand the rationale behind the timelines for the various physical therapy guidelines.
• A Troubleshooting section in each chapter details potential pitfalls in the recovery from each procedure.
• Over 300 photos and line drawings depict concepts, procedures, and rehabilitation.
• Detailed tables break down therapy guidelines and treatment options for quick reference.
• Expert contributors include surgeons describing the indications and considerations for surgery as well as the surgery itself, and physical or occupational therapists discussing therapy guidelines.
• New coverage of current orthopedic surgeries and rehabilitation includes topics such as disc replacement, cartilage replacement, hallux valgus, and transitioning the running athlete.
• New full-color design and illustrations visually reinforce the content.
• Updated Suggested Home Maintenance boxes in every chapter provide guidance for patients returning home.
• References linked to MEDLINE abstracts make it easy to access evidence-based information for better clinical decision-making.

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English | ISBN: 0323077471 | 2013 | 665 pages | PDF | 103 Mb | 3rd

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