Oxford Textbook of Fundamentals of Surgery

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The Oxford Textbook of Fundamentals of Surgery provides a solid foundation of the knowledge and basic science needed to hone all of the core surgical skills used in surgical settings.

Presented in a clear and accessible way, the Oxford Textbook of Fundamentals of Surgery addresses the cross-specialty aspects of surgery applicable to all trainees. With an emphasis on practical application and international best practice, it will support you to confidently deliver the highest possible surgical outcomes.

This authoritative learning and reference tool is richly illustrated throughout, with step by step guides for skills such as stitching and tying knots. The topics discussed range from anatomy to radiology, and cover the basic surgical skills needed to manage wounds and haemostasis. Evidence-based approaches to the management of a range of surgical situations, such as major trauma, transplantation, and the dying patient, will help you to overcome tough clinical challenges and improve patient outcomes.

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Table of Contents:

Section 1 Basic science

1.1 Applied surgical anatomy

1.1.1 Anatomy of the thorax

1.1.2 Anatomy of the abdomen

1.1.3 Anatomy of the pelvis and perineum

1.1.4 Anatomy of the limbs and spine

1.1.5 Head and neck anatomy

1.1.6 Neuroanatomy

1.2 Applied surgical physiology

1.2.1 Introduction to Section 1.2: ‘Applied surgical physiology’

1.2.2 Metabolic pathways, nutrition, and abnormalities

1.2.3 Blood loss, hypovolaemic shock, and septic shock

1.2.4 Fluid and electrolyte balance and replacement: acid–base balance

1.2.5 Haemostasis and thrombosis

1.2.6 Cardiovascular

1.2.7 Respiratory

1.2.8 Gastrointestinal

1.2.9 Urinary

1.2.10 Endocrine

1.2.11 Neurology

1.3 Applied surgical pharmacology

1.3.1 Essential pharmacology for surgeons

1.4 Applied surgical pathology

1.4.1 Surgical pathology

1.5 Applied surgical microbiology

1.5.1 Sepsis

1.5.2 Skin and soft tissue infections

1.5.3 Healthcare-associated infection

1.5.4 Blood-borne viruses

1.5.5 Asepsis

1.6 Applied surgical radiology

1.6.1 Plain film radiology for surgeons

1.6.2 Nuclear medicine for surgeons

1.6.3 Positron emission tomography–computed tomography for surgeons

1.6.4 Principles of magnetic resonance scanning and its use in surgical practice

1.6.5 Principles of computed tomography: advantages and disadvantages

1.6.6 Ultrasound for surgeons

1.6.7 Essential interventional radiology for surgeons

Section 2 Common surgical conditions

2.1 Assessing the acute abdomen

2.1.1 Assessing the acute abdomen

2.2 Abdominal wall and hernias

2.2.1 Abdominal wall and hernias

2.3 Upper gastro-oesophageal

2.3.1 Upper gastro-oesophageal surgery

2.4 Hepatobiliary and pancreatic

2.4.1 Hepatobiliary and pancreatic disorders

2.5 Colorectal

2.5.1 Colorectal

2.6 Breast surgery

2.6.1 Clinical assessment and management of benign breast diseases

2.6.2 Breast cancer treatment

2.6.3 Non-surgical treatment of breast cancer

2.7 Vascular surgery

2.7.1 Chronic arterial insufficiency

2.7.2 Acute limb ischaemia

2.7.3 Venous and lymphatic disease

2.7.4 Aneurysms

2.7.5 Transient ischaemic attack and stroke

2.8 Cardiac and pulmonary surgery

2.8.1 Cardiac surgery

2.8.2 Pulmonary surgery

2.9 Genitourinary surgery

2.9.1 Stones and infections

2.9.2 Genitourinary malignancies

2.9.3 Benign prostatic hyperplasia and obstructive uropathy

2.9.4 Benign scrotal and penile conditions

2.10 Orthopaedic surgery

2.10.1 Common fractures and complications

2.10.2 Degenerative and inflammatory joint disease

2.10.3 Joint and bone infections

2.10.4 Back pain and sciatica

2.10.5 Malignant and metastatic bone disease

2.11 Skin and soft tissue masses

2.11.1 Benign and malignant skin lesions

2.11.2 Soft tissue masses

2.12 Head and neck surgery

2.12.1 Benign and malignant lesions of the head and neck

2.12.2 Upper airway obstruction

2.12.3 Ear pain and hearing loss

2.13 Neurosurgery

2.13.1 Acute neurosurgical emergencies

2.13.2 Neuro-oncology

2.14 Endocrine surgery

2.14.1 Endocrine surgery

2.15 Surgical oncology

2.15.1 Cancer screening

2.15.2 Principles of surgical oncology

2.15.3 Principles of chemotherapy

2.15.4 General principles of radiation oncology

2.15.5 Hormonal therapy in cancer

Section 3 Basic surgical skills

3.1 Principles of safe surgery

3.2 Anaesthetic techniques

3.3 Basic surgical techniques

3.4 Surgical wounds

3.5 Surgical haemostasis

3.6 Anastomoses, stomas, and drains

3.7 Principles of surgical endoscopy and minimal access surgery

3.8 Simulation and assessment

Section 4 Assessment and management of the surgical patient

4.1 History taking and information gathering

4.2 The physical examination

4.3 Physical examination of body systems

4.4 Physical examination of the vasculature and joints

4.5 Information sharing

4.6 Surgical consent

Section 5 Perioperative management

5.1 Preoperative assessment

5.2 Intraoperative care

5.3 Postoperative care

5.4 Nutritional management of the surgical patient

5.5 Enhanced recovery after surgery

5.6 Principles of transfusion and haemostasis

5.7 Venous thromboembolism: deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism

5.8 Metabolic and endocrine disorders in the perioperative period

Section 6 Assessment and management of patients with major trauma

6.1 Assessment of the multiply injured patient

6.2 Skin loss

6.3 Burns: classification and principles of management

6.4 Assessment and management of patients with major trauma, and major and multiple skeletal injuries

6.5 Trauma in conflict zones

6.6 Head and neurological injury

6.7 Chest injury

6.8 Abdominal trauma

6.9 Vascular injury

Section 7 Surgical care of the paediatric patient

7.1 Principles of paediatric surgical care

7.2 Principles of child protection and safeguarding

7.3 Common paediatric surgical conditions

Section 8 Management of the dying patient

8.1 Management of the dying patient in consultation with the palliative care team

8.2 Terminal care of the dying patient, supporting their family, and ethical considerations

Section 9 Principles of organ and tissue transplantation

9.1 Organ donation

9.2 Principles of transplant immunology and immunosuppressive therapy

9.3 Kidney transplantation

9.4 Pancreas and islet transplantation

9.5 Liver transplantation

Section 10 Evidence-based surgery, research, and audit

10.1 Research in surgery

10.2 Quality improvement

10.3 Statistics for surgeons

Index