Surgical Anatomy and Technique: A Pocket Manual - Softcover

John E. Skandalakis

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0387987525 ISBN 13: 9780387987521

Publisher: Springer, 2002

Synopsis

From the renowned Centers for Surgical Anatomy and Technique of Emory University, here is the revised and updated, defintive memory refresher for the practicing surgeon and the surgical resident entering the operating room. The new sections on panoramic laparoscopic cadaveric anatomy of the inguinal area, Kugel hernia repair, laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, transhiatal esophagectomy, laparoscopic nissen fundoplication, laparoscopic sigmoid colectomy, laparoscopic splenectomy, and laparoscopic adrenalectomy are all presented in the same concise, accessible and generously illustrated format as the first edition. The carefully outlined and practical explanations of anatomy and how it pertains to general surgery will help the general surgeon in avoiding complications and in developing masterful surgical technique. Now, more than ever, SURGICAL ANATOMY AND TECHNIQUE is a must have for every resident and general surgeon.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Generations of residents and general surgeons have relied upon and worn out their copies of Surgical Anatomy and Technique: A Pocket Manual. Thoroughly revised and with dozens of new illustrations, the third edition continues the tradition of providing a concise, accessible, and generously illustrated memory refresher for both novice and experienced clinicians.

The authors have included techniques to keep the content fresh, relevant, and practice-based. Among the new topics are abdominal aortic aneurysm, femoropopliteal bypass, carotid endarterectomy, hysterectomy and oophorectomy. All the existing chapters have been updated to reflect current surgical approaches and instrumentation.

Surgical Anatomy and Technique provides the gold standard in correlating clear, practical anatomy with the correct technique in the pursuit of the best possible patient outcomes. This handy pocket manual remains a "must have" for every resident and general surgeon.

About the Author:

He's board certified, specializing in Surgery with expertise in several areas. Doctor Skandalakis is a highly experienced doctor, with 29 years of practice in the field Highly regarded by his patients. Graduated from highly rated Emory University. Doctor Skandalakis is a published author, having articles in peer reviewed journals.

About this edition

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0387987525
• ISBN 13: 9780387987521
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 712