Basic Surgical Techniques
By- R. Kirk, MS, FRCS, Honorary Professor of Surgery, Royal Free and University College London; Honorary Consulting Surgeon, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK
The Sixth Edition of this highly regarded title for surgical trainees gives clear, concise guidance on all aspects of acquiring surgical skills to ensure operative success. The full range of surgical procedures is comprehensively reviewed in a clear how-to-do-it style, which consolidates the skills learnt both in theatre and on training courses. This new edition has been completely updated throughout, with all the illustrations redrawn in full colour. Each chapter is introduced with a key points box, which briefly summarises the major issues that are covered. International experts from the Middle East, Australia, Asia, North America and Europe have reviewed and added their comments to the text.
Audience
Basic surgical trainees / MRCS candidates
Paperback, 216 Pages
Published: February 2010
Imprint: Churchill Livingstone
ISBN: 978-0-7020-3391-9
Contents
Handling yourself
Handling instruments
Handling threads
Handling ducts and cavities
Handling blood vessels
Handling skin
Handling connective and soft tissues
Handling bone and joints
Handling dissection
Handling bleeding
Handling drains
Handling infection
Handling minimal access surgeryHandling craft skills

