Urgent surgery for pelvic and abdominal emergencies .
This edition covers rapid, practical techniques for managing genito-urinary disorders, the rectum and anus, strangulated hernias, and extremity injuries. It offers step-by-step guidance aimed at quick, decisive action in urgent cases.
The text presents classic procedures and real-world examples, focusing on decisive access routes, safer incision choices, and straightforward drainage or reduction when feasible. It emphasizes simplicity and efficiency, with demonstrations of when to choose local versus broader exposure and how to protect the patient’s abdominal contents during repair.
- Learn how colpotomy can be used to evacuate retro-uterine abscesses and when drainage tubes improve recovery.
- Understand the indications and general approach for diagnosing and treating strangulated hernias, including rare variants.
- Explore practical considerations for diaphgragmatic and ventral hernias, and the importance of thorough exploration when the cause of obstruction is unclear.
- See cases illustrating urgent management of abdominal and pelvic infections, wounds, and soft tissue injuries in the context of acute surgical care.
Ideal for readers of surgical reference works, residents, and practitioners seeking quick, reliable guidance on urgent procedures in genito-urinary and abdominal surgery.