Key Features

The book is written in a clear and direct style and providing explicit instructions using descriptive headings for easy reference.

The contents covers standard routine operations in full; non-routine and rarely performed operations are included only where appropriate and in lesser detail


The text includes advice on topics such as patient selection; preparation and access to the site of operation; how to accomplish the procedure; closing and aftercare


Difficulties are highlighted and advice given on how to respond to unexpected findings


Each procedure is fully described thus avoiding repetitions and cutting cross-references to a minimum


Regular summaries of key points in the decision making process are included.

Choose well, cut well, get well

Anaesthesia-related techniques


The severely injured patient


Laparotomy: elective and emergency


Principles of minimal access surgery


Abdominal wall and groin


Appendix and abdominal abscess


Oesophagus


Oesophagectomy


Stomach and duodenum


Small bowel


Colonoscopy


Laparoscopically assisted colectomy


Anorectum


Biliary tract


Pancreas


Liver and portal venous system


Spleen


Breast


Thyroid gland


Parathyroid glands


Adrenal


Arteries


Veins and lymphatics


Sympathectomy


Transplantation


Thorax


Head and neck


Orthopaedics and trauma: amputations


Orthopaedics and trauma: general principles


Orthopaedics and trauma: upper limb


Orthopaedics and trauma: lower limb


Plastic surgery


Paediatric surgery


Neurosurgery


Upper urinary tract


Lower urinary tract


Male genitalia


Gynaecological surgery


Ear, nose and throat


Oral and dental


Ophthalmology