New Elements of Operative Surgery, Vol. 2 of 3: Carefully Revised, Entirely Remodeled, and Augmented With a Treatise on Minor Surgery (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Alfred A. L. M. Velpeau

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265610133 ISBN 13: 9780265610138

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

New Elements of Operative Surgery, Volume II offers expert guidance on surgical techniques and critical decision-making for complex injuries and vascular trouble.

This edition revises and expands Velpeau’s classic text to help modern readers understand practical approaches to wounds, vein injuries, and varicose conditions.

This volume concentrates on operative methods for managing veins, including how to control hemorrhage and the nuanced differences between dealing with arteries and veins. It covers historical and contemporary (for its time) techniques, cauterization, excision, and the evolution of safer, more effective procedures. Readers will find detailed, step-by-step descriptions aimed at the practicing surgeon seeking reliable, reproducible results.

• Clear explanations of when ligatures or alternative methods are preferable for vein wounds
• Historical context for treatments, including cauterization and excision, with practical notes
• Discussion of specific operations for varices and related vascular injuries
• Guidance on arranging postoperative care and dressing to support healing

Ideal for readers of classic surgical reference works, this edition supports clinicians and students seeking a grounded, technique-focused overview of operative principles in vascular and soft-tissue surgery.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265610133
• ISBN 13: 9780265610138
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 887