Core Topics in General and Emergency Surgery, 7th Edition
A Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice
Authors :
Simon Paterson-Brown & Hugh M. Paterson & O. James Garden & Chris Deans
Date of Publication: 11/2023
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 exper ...view more
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.
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.
New to this edition
New chapters on surgical technology, quality improvement in emergency surgery
All chapters revised and updated
Key Features
Covers relevant topics not found in other surgical textbooks – essential to improve surgical outcomes
Concise and easy to follow – ideal for exam revision or as a refresher aid
Fully updated with latest evidence on recent developments, management issues and operative procedures
International authorship offers a world view
Evidence-based recommendations to support practice
Key references to support content, plus a comprehensive list of references in the accompanying eBook
Links to recommended online videos for further learning
Author Information
Edited by Hugh M. Paterson, BMedSci MBChB MD FRCS(Ed), Clinical Senior Lecturer Coloproctology, University of Edinburgh; Honorary Consultant Colorectal Surgeon,Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, UK; Chris Deans, MBChB Hons, MD Distinction, FRCS GenSurg, Consultant General & Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, and Part-time Senior Lecturer, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland; Simon Paterson-Brown, MBBS MPhil MS FRCS(Ed) FRCS(Engl) FCS(HK) FFST (RCSEd), Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer, Clinical Surgery, The University of Edinburgh; Consultant General and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK and O. James Garden, CBE BSc MB ChB MD DSc(Hon) FRCS(Glas) FRCS(Ed), FRCP(Ed) FRSE FRACS(Hon) FRCSCan(Hon) FACS(Hon), FRCS(Hon) FCSHK(Hon) FRCSI(Hon), Professor Emeritus, Clinical Surgery, Director, Edinburgh Surgery Online, University of Edinburgh, UK
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https://www.mea.elsevierhealth.com/core-topics-in-general-and-emergency-surgery-9780702084744.html291014Core Topics in General and Emergency Surgeryhttps://www.mea.elsevierhealth.com/media/catalog/product/9/7/9780702084744_2.jpg108.89120.99USDInStock/Medicine and Surgery/Surgery/Medicine and Surgery/Emergency Medicine/Medicine and Surgery/Surgery/Emergency Surgery/Medicine and Surgery/Surgery/Gastrointestinal Surgery/Books99189937993899675255039<P><i>Core Topics in General & Emergency Surgery</i> provides a short, up-to-date and practical reference guide for surgical trainees and established consultants needing a refresher.</P>
<P>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.</P>
<P>This volume is part of the <i>Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice</i> 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.</P>
<P></P> <P><i>Core Topics in General & Emergency Surgery</i> provides a short, up-to-date and practical reference guide for surgical trainees and established consultants needing a refresher.</P>
<P>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.</P>
<P>This volume is part of the <i>Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice</i> 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.</P>
<P></P>USD00add-to-cart97807020847442023TraineeEdited by Hugh M. Paterson, BMedSci MBChB MD FRCS(Ed), Chris Deans, MBChB Hons, MD Distinction, FRCS GenSurg, Simon Paterson-Brown, MBBS MPhil MS FRCS(Ed) FRCS(Engl) FCS(HK) FFST (RCSEd) and O. James Garden, CBE BSc MB ChB MD DSc(Hon) FRCS(Glas) FRCS(Ed), FRCP(Ed) FRSE FRACS(Hon) FRCSCan(Hon) FACS(Hon), FRCS(Hon) FCSHK(Hon) FRCSI(Hon)20247Book216w x 276h (8.50" x 10.875")171 illustrationsElsevier2801 Nov 2023IN STOCKEdited by <STRONG>Hugh M. Paterson</STRONG>, BMedSci MBChB MD FRCS(Ed), Clinical Senior Lecturer Coloproctology, University of Edinburgh; Honorary Consultant Colorectal Surgeon,Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, UK; <STRONG>Chris Deans</STRONG>, MBChB Hons, MD Distinction, FRCS GenSurg, Consultant General & Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, and Part-time Senior Lecturer, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland; <STRONG>Simon Paterson-Brown</STRONG>, MBBS MPhil MS FRCS(Ed) FRCS(Engl) FCS(HK) FFST (RCSEd), Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer, Clinical Surgery, The University of Edinburgh; Consultant General and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK and <STRONG>O. James Garden</STRONG>, CBE BSc MB ChB MD DSc(Hon) FRCS(Glas) FRCS(Ed), FRCP(Ed) FRSE FRACS(Hon) FRCSCan(Hon) FACS(Hon), FRCS(Hon) FCSHK(Hon) FRCSI(Hon), Professor Emeritus, Clinical Surgery, Director, Edinburgh Surgery Online, University of Edinburgh, UKBooksCompanion to Specialist Surgical PracticeYesYesNoNoPlease SelectPlease SelectPlease Select
