Main description:

This textbook is a comprehensive guide to the field of surgery. Written for medical students, surgery residents and surgeons, in an easy to understand format, it is an invaluable resource offering practical advice on basic and new surgical diseases, options for diagnosis and treatment, and the management of complications.

With contributions from recognised experts in the UK, USA and Asia, this book covers surgical-related issues of diseases in all parts of the body, with chapters on cardiology, renal and infectious diseases, obstetrics and gynaecology, and gastrointestinal conditions; emphasising the importance of trauma management and care. Also included is an introduction to the use of radiology, moving towards less invasive diagnosis and treatment with ultrasound machines.

Key Features

Comprehensive guide to the field of surgery covering diseases in all parts of the body
Easy to understand format offers practical advice for students, residents and surgeons
Includes discussion on the use of radiology for less invasive diagnosis and treatment
Recognised author and editor team from the UK, USA and Asia
More than 200 colour images, illustrations and charts

Contents:

Fluid and Electrolyte
History of Indian Surgery: Origin and Propagation of Plastic Surgery
Preoperative Cardiac Risk Stratification
Surgical Critical Care
Trauma: Utmost Attention Needed
Hernia-Femoral and Inguinal, and Scrotal Diseases
Pediatric Surgery
Benign Breast Diseases
Malignant Breast Diseases
Melanoma
Small Bowel Neoplasms
Diseases of Pancreas
Large Bowel Tumors
Carotid Artery Atheromatous Disease
Peripheral Vascular Diseases
Abdominal Aortic Diseases
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: A Bird's Eye View
Obstetrical Problems for Surgeons
Gynecological Problems for Surgeons
Role of Interventional Radiology in Surgery
Surgical Infections
Perioperative Acute Kidney Injury
Surgical Education
Cancer: An Epidemiology
Teasers and Tips

Index