Operative Techniques in Surgery: A Step-by-Step Surgical Guide: Practical Approaches to Open and Minimally Invasive Procedures, Operative Skills, Surgical Principles, Complications, and Patient Care - Softcover

Marshall, Carroll R.; Lujan, Jennifer B.; Holmes, Kevin G.

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798178796979

Publisher: Independently published, 2026

Synopsis

Operative Techniques in Surgery: A Step-by-Step Surgical Guide is a practical and comprehensive resource for learning the essential techniques, clinical principles, and decision-making skills used in modern surgical practice.

Designed for readers who want more than a basic overview, this guide explains both open and minimally invasive surgical procedures while connecting operative technique with surgical anatomy, patient safety, complication prevention, and postoperative management. Each topic is presented with an emphasis on practical application, helping readers understand not only how procedures are performed, but also why specific surgical decisions matter.

Inside this guide, you will explore:

• Essential operative skills and surgical principles

• Step-by-step approaches to open surgical procedures

• Fundamentals of laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery

• Surgical instruments and proper operative technique

• Tissue handling, dissection, hemostasis, suturing, and wound closure

• Preoperative assessment and surgical planning

• Intraoperative safety and clinical decision-making

• Prevention, recognition, and management of surgical complications

• Postoperative monitoring, recovery, and patient care

• Practical approaches for improving surgical precision and confidence

Whether you are a medical student, surgical resident, trainee, physician assistant, perioperative professional, or practicing clinician, this book provides a structured reference for strengthening your understanding of operative surgery.

Clear, practical, and clinically focused, Operative Techniques in Surgery bridges surgical theory with real-world application. It is an ideal companion for study, clinical preparation, skills development, and quick reference for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of surgical techniques, operative procedures, minimally invasive surgery, complication management, and perioperative patient care.

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798178796979
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 403