Schumpelick, Volker Atlas of General Surgery (3131440910)

The ideal reference for over 150 common operations

The Atlas of General Surgery is a highly practical, how-to reference for the most frequently performed operations. For precise and quick orientation, each surgical chapter presents a brief introduction to surgical preparation, anesthesia, positioning, relevant anatomy, risks, complications, and postoperative care, and then illustrates the operative technique through excellent drawings and detailed legends.

Key features:

• Covers all common surgeries any general surgeon needs to know
• Step-by-step guide to each operative procedure
• More than 1,200 high-quality drawings demonstrate surgical anatomy and technique, with each illustration showing one operative step
• Didactic page layout allows for easy comprehension of the material
• Practical tips, tricks, and pitfalls highlight crucial information

Ideal for all surgeons in training the Atlas of General Surgery is a handy, one-volume text that provides an overview of this broad field. It also serves as a valuable reference for the bookshelf of practicing surgeons who would like to consult a rapid review before surgery.