First Lines of the Practice of Surgery: Designed as an Introduction for Students, and a Concise Book of Reference for Practitioners (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Samuel Cooper

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266531202 ISBN 13: 9780266531203

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Essential, student‑friendly introduction to surgery with practical guidance for practitioners

The First Lines of the Practice of Surgery offers clear, concise guidance for students and surgeons alike, presented in a practical and impartial style.

The book is organized in two parts: general surgical topics that can arise in many parts of the body, and detailed sections on specific parts and procedures. It emphasizes the most useful, up‑to‑date approaches the author has found valuable for teaching and daily practice, with careful notes on when to apply particular treatments and how to assess patient cases.

• Foundational topics common to multiple body regions, explained in plain language
• Particular subject chapters with practical methods and step‑by‑step guidance
• Updated observations and recommendations to support students and practitioners
• A thoughtful, measured voice that invites readers to think critically about the material

Ideal for readers starting medical study or seeking a compact reference for clinical use, this edition aims to help you grasp core concepts quickly and apply them with confidence.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266531202
• ISBN 13: 9780266531203
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 695