Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers General Surgical Operations

This new edition has been fully updated to provide general surgeons with the latest advances in the field. Beginning with an overview of the general principles of surgical procedures each of the following sections discusses surgery in a different system of the body, from head and neck, to breast and thorax, to pancreas, spleen, and vascular surgery. The book covers both conventional and laparoscopic techniques, providing step by step guidance. The second edition of this comprehensive manual includes a number of new topics: liver and portal venous systems, day case surgery, parathyroid and adrenal surgery, bariatric surgery, and neurosurgery. The chapter on the management of rectal cancer and colorectal surgery has been completely revised and rewritten. The text is enhanced by nearly 700 clinical images and diagrams. The previous edition (9788184481952) published in 2008. Key Points * Fully revised, new edition covering latest advances in field of general surgery * Discusses both conventional and laparoscopic procedures * Second edition includes several new topics * Previous edition (9788184481952) published in 2008