Springer Comprehensive Healthcare Simulation: Surgery and Surgical Subspecialties

About the Author Dimitrios Stefanidis, MD, PhDVice Chair of Education, Chief MIS/ Bariatric SurgeryIndiana UniversitySchool of MedicineDepartment of SurgeryIndianapolis, INUSA  James R. Korndorffer, Jr., MD, MHPEVice Chair of EducationStanford University School of MedicineDepartment of SurgeryStanford, CAUSA  Robert Sweet, MD, FACSExecutive Director WISH and CRESTMedical Director Kidney Stone ClinicProfessor UrologyUniversity of WashingtonSeattle, WAUSA Product Description This pragmatic book is a guide for the use of simulation in surgery and surgical subspecialties, including general surgery, urology, gynecology, cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology, and otolaryngology. It offers evidence-based recommendations for the application of simulation in surgery and addresses procedural skills training, clinical decision-making and team training, and discusses the future of surgical simulation. Readers are introduced to the different simulation modalities and technologies used in surgery with a variety of learners including students, residents, practicing surgeons, and other health-related professionals. Review “The book ‘aims to present the reader with the best available evidence and methods for effective training and assessment in surgery.to provide readers with information easy to adopt and replicate and/or tailor for their respective environment.’ The book succeeds admirably in this important and worthy purpose. … This is a unique resource that will fill a growing need. It will be welcomed by surgical educators and those who work in simulation centers.” (Carol Scott‐Conner, Doody's Book Reviews, June 14, 2019) From the Back Cover This pragmatic book is a guide for the use of simulation in surgery and surgical subspecialties, including general surgery, urology, gynecology, cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology, and otolaryngology. It offers evidence-based recommendations for the application of simulation in surgery and addresses procedural skills training, clinical decision-making and team training, and discusses the future of surgical simulation. Readers are introduced to the different simulation modalities and technologies used in surgery with a variety of learners including students, residents, practicing surgeons, and other health-related professionals.