Elsevier Health Sciences Hardback English
Core Topics in General and Emergency Surgery
A Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice
Edited by Chris, MBChB Hons, MD Distinction, FRCS GenSurg Deans
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Core Topics in General & Emergency Surgery provides a short, up-to-date and practical reference guide for surgical trainees and established consultants needing a refresher. The seventh edition has been edited and fully revised by respected experts in their fields, and provides a full list of current references and relevant resources. It covers a range of topics relevant to all areas of surgical practice - beyond surgical knowledge - that are essential for enhanced patient outcomes. These include quality improvement in emergency surgery, evaluation of new technology, evaluation of surgical literature, and human factors. This volume is part of the Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice series, the pre-eminent reference for trainees in general surgery and those preparing for the FRCS examinations. Each volume summarises key issues within each surgical sub-specialty and provides evidence-based recommendations to support practice. Covers relevant topics not found in other surgical textbooks - essential to improve surgical outcomesConcise and easy to follow - ideal for exam revision or as a refresher aidFully updated with latest evidence on recent developments, management issues and operative proceduresInternational authorship offers a world viewEvidence-based recommendations to support practiceKey references to support content, plus a comprehensive list of references in the accompanying eBookLinks to recommended online videos for further learningNew chapters on surgical technology, quality improvement in emergency surgeryAll chapters revised and updated
Core Topics in General & Emergency Surgery provides a short, up-to-date and practical reference guide for surgical trainees and established consultants needing a refresher. The seventh edition has been edited and fully revised by respected experts in their fields, and provides a full list of current references and relevant resources. It covers a range of topics relevant to all areas of surgical practice - beyond surgical knowledge - that are essential for enhanced patient outcomes. These include quality improvement in emergency surgery, evaluation of new technology, evaluation of surgical literature, and human factors. This volume is part of the Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice series, the pre-eminent reference for trainees in general surgery and those preparing for the FRCS examinations. Each volume summarises key issues within each surgical sub-specialty and provides evidence-based recommendations to support practice. Covers relevant topics not found in other surgical textbooks - essential to improve surgical outcomesConcise and easy to follow - ideal for exam revision or as a refresher aidFully updated with latest evidence on recent developments, management issues and operative proceduresInternational authorship offers a world viewEvidence-based recommendations to support practiceKey references to support content, plus a comprehensive list of references in the accompanying eBookLinks to recommended online videos for further learningNew chapters on surgical technology, quality improvement in emergency surgeryAll chapters revised and updated