Offers guidance that ranges from patient selection and pre-operative planning to surgical approaches and techniques. This title provides discussions of debates on minimally invasive surgery; whether metal/polyethylene, metal-metal, or ceramic-ceramic is the appropriate bearing surface; cemented vs uncemented fixation of the components; and, more.

This handbook comprehensively covers the areas within hepato-pancreaticobiliary surgery in a concise, readable format. It is extensively cross-referenced and illustrated, while its portable format makes it indispensible as a quick reference within the clinical arena.

A comprehensive guide to management strategies in plastic surgery. It uses many unknown clinical scenarios to review the surgical principles that guide successful management strategies. It includes chapters that are organized by an unknown case, and ends with an algorithm.

A guide to the basic principles of colposcopy, cryosurgery, and LEEP. It covers various aspects of colposcopic techniques. It contains a description of the indications and contraindications for treatment and the special safety precautions required to maximize health gain with minimal side effects.

Presents a practical approach to the diagnosis, workup and care of the thoracic surgery patient. This book outlines the principles for understanding the underlying disease entities as well as the clinical implications and complications of surgery. It is suitable for pulmonary and critical care physicians.

An illustrated working manual that encompasses knowledge on hand surgery and therapy, including the elbow. It covers basic science and step-by-step techniques such as carpal fractures, vascularized bone grafts for scaphoids, elbow reconstruction with MCL repair, and wrist ligament reconstructions.

Offers guidance that ranges from patient selection and pre-operative planning to surgical approaches and techniques. This work provides discussions of debates on minimally invasive surgery; whether metal/polyethylene, metal-metal, or ceramic-ceramic is the appropriate bearing surface; and, cemented vs uncemented fixation of the components.

Deals with arthritis and arthroplasty in orthopaedic surgery. This title presents guidance that ranges from patient selection and pre-operative planning to surgical approach and techniques. It offers coverage that details which technology and methodology used for total joint replacement (TJR) or reconstruction is best for each patient.

Offers advice on a variety of endocrine surgical techniques, including laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures to help you expand your repertoire and hone your clinical skills. This title features color illustrations and photographs.

Covers key aspects of orthopaedic theory, examination and fracture treatment that can be carried on the ward.

Focuses on the diagnosis and management of foot and ankle disorders that can present in a clinic. This title delivers insights on a selection of clinically-relevant conditions, diseases, treatments and techniques. It covers sections that include: The Diabetic Foot and Ankle, Trauma, Sports Medicine, and Reconstruction of Foot and Ankle Deformity.

Offers guidance on a range of breast surgery techniques. This book presents step-by-step advice on a wide array of surgical procedures, including the ablative and reconstructive approaches, to help you expand your repertoire and hone your operative skills.

Guidelines are an essential part of Royal College exams and teaching, making this concise, consistent summary of all currently available guidelines in surgery invaluable for trainees, and all healthcare professionals needing instant access to the most updated evidence-based recommendations in clinical practice.

Features surgical management strategies for different types of hip arthroplasty. This title also contains discussions of possible complications, risks and benefits to specific patient populations, and more.

Provides core knowledge for any practitioner gaining clinical experience of the use of cardiopulmonary bypass for cardiac surgery.

How does it feel to hold someone's life in your hands? What is it like to cut into someone else's body? This title allows light to fall on the questions we have all wanted to ask about surgery. It tells about what it is like to be a woman competing in a world dominated by Alpha males, in the big-city hospitals of the twenty-first century.

An atlas describing the 18 most widely accepted minimally invasive spine procedures and the relevant anatomy, as it appears through the scope. Each chapter covers indications/contraindications, equipment, anatomy, step-by-step description of technique, complications, and clinical pearls. Heavily illustrated, it is printed in 4/c throughout.

Offers point-of-care information on 1000 diseases and disorders most-often treated by surgeons. This book features a find-it-now presentation highlighted by the frequent use of headings, brief and clearly written text, and references appearing within sections.

Robotic technology has paved the way for fresh opportunities in pediatric urologic surgery. This book presents a comprehensive overview of the precise surgical techniques that are changing the practice of pediatric urologic surgery. It includes illustrations and photographs of intraoperative procedures.

An orthopedics resource that offers the how-to step-by-step guidance you need in both atlas and online video formats to perform the best procedures.