Current Procedures Surgery

Overview
The perfect surgical resource for the training resident as well as the busy clinician


400 illustrations demonstrate 50 must-know surgical procedures

CURRENT Procedures Surgery is a combination text and atlas that utilizes more than 400 illustrations along with
concise, bulleted content to teach 50 of the most common surgical procedures. All of the illustrations are created
specifically for this book and deliver unmatched step-by-step surgical procedural guidance. Written by recent and
current residents and reviewed by senior physicians, every chapter contains valuable pearls and tips. This truly is the
perfect book to buy when you begin your surgical residency.

Features:


This is a unique practical atlas that will be of value throughout residency
Coverage includes procedures for the breast, gastrointestinal tract, diaphragm, pancreas, liver, thyroid, parathyroid,
adrenal, arteries and veins, and more
Step-by-step informative lists accompanying each figure to cover essential topics such as indications, informed
consent, contraindications, equipment, patient positioning, procedure, pearls, tips, and more
The 400 illustrations are newly created, having been commissioned especially for this book
Easy to follow template for each procedure includes:
Indications, Contraindications, Informed Consent, Equipment, Patient Preparation, Patient Positioning, Procedure,
Postoperative Care, Potential Complications, Pearls and Tips, References.


Biographical note
Gerard Doherty, MD is Professor and Chief, Division of Surgery, University of Michigan School of Medicine, Ann Arbor,
MI.