Kirk’s Basic Surgical Techniques

Description:


Kirk's Basic Surgical Techniques provides a foundation on surgical technique to ensure operational success. Covering the basic techniques that every surgeon needs to know, across all specialties and subspecialties. Comprehenisvely reviewing the full range of surgical skills this book provides guidance on key operative skills, managing different situations, and handling the patient - all with clear ‘how-to’ explanations of each technique. This eighth edition has been thoroughly revised by Fiona Myint, a Consultant Vascular Surgeon at the Royal Free Hospital and Professor of Surgical Education at UCL. It maintains the clear, instructive style of its highly respected original author Professor R. M. Kirk.

Features:

• Provides guidance on the full range of surgical techniques and skills required by all trainee surgeons
• Concentrates on the main principles behind the use of surgical techniques
• Key points boxes provide hints and tips to reinforce the main aspects of each technique

New To This Edition:

• Updated chapters throughout
• A synopsis of commonly used surgical dressings
• Guidance on how to handle the team
• An enhanced digital version is included with purchase.
  The digital allows you to access all the text, gures
  and references, with the ability to search, customise
  your content, make notes and highlights, and have
  content read aloud

Table Of Contents:

1. Handling yourself

2. Handling instruments

3. Handling threads

4. Handling ducts and cavities

5. Handling blood vessels

6. Handling skin

7. Handling connective and soft tissues

8. Handling bone and joints

9. Handling dissection

10. Handling bleeding

11. Handling drains

12. Handling infection

13. Handling minimal access surgery

14. Handling the patient

15. Handling craft skills

16. Handling dressings

17. Handling your team