Kirk’s Basic Surgical Techniques, 7e

Description:

The Seventh Edition of this highly regarded title for surgical trainees gives clear, concise guidance on all aspects of acquiring surgical techniques to ensure operative success. The full range of surgical skills is comprehensively reviewed in a clear ‘how-to-do-it’ style, which consolidates those learnt both in theatre and on training courses. This new edition has been thoroughly revised by a new author based on the much praised editions by its original author Mr R M Kirk. Key Points boxes throughout the text summarise the important aspects of each technique.

Provides guidance on the full range of surgical techniques required by all trainee surgeons.

Concentrates on the main principles behind the use of the surgical techniques

Key Points boxes provide hints and tips to reinforce the main aspects of each technique.

Now renamed Kirk’s Basic Surgical Techniques a new author has comprehensively revised the text taking full account of new developments in surgical techniques and equipment.

A new final chapter on the handling the patient.

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1 Handling yourself

Attitudes – the Five Cs

Physical Attributes

What Is Skill?

Exercises Versus Practice

Haptics

Transferable Skills

Skills Courses

Thought Processes

Rational Assessment of Information

Communication

Procedural Practice

References

Further Reading

Chapter 2 Handling instruments

Scalpel

Other ‘Scalpels’

Scissors

Dissecting Forceps (Thumb Forceps)

Artery Forceps (Haemostatic Forceps, Haemostats)

Tissue Forceps

Needle-Holders

Retractors

Clamps

Haemostatic Clips

Stapling Devices

Dissection Aids

Intraoperative Diagnostic Ultrasound

Chapter 3 Handling threads

Thread Characteristics

Knots

Ligatures

Stitches

Choice of Suture Material

Chapter 4 Handling ducts and cavities

Intubation

Oropharyngeal Airway

Nasopharyngeal Airway

Dilating Ducts

Endoscopic Access

Display

Occlusion

Disobliteration

Repair

Resection

Anastomosis

Bowel Transfer

Sphincters

Acquired Channels and Cavities

References

Chapter 5 Handling blood vessels

Percutaneous Puncture

Percutaneous Cannulation

Percutaneous Catheterisation

Endovascular Procedures

Sutures

Exposure and Control

Incision

Veins – Direct Procedures

Arteries – Direct Procedures

Arterial Anastomosis

Microvascular Surgery

References

Chapter 6 Handling skin

Structure

Healing

Wound Management

Analgesia

Incision

Excision

Closure

Grafts

Flaps

Free Tissue Transfer

Tissue Expansion

Aesthetic Procedures

References

Further Reading

Chapter 7 Handling connective and soft tissues

Percutaneous Diagnostic Procedures

Connective Tissue

Nerves

Skeletal Muscle

Cartilage

Mucoperiosteum

Breast

Lymph Nodes

Abdominal Wall

Abdominal Contents

Urological System

Gynaecological System

Cardiorespiratory System

Endocrine System

Brain and Spinal Cord

Reference

Chapter 8 Handling bone and joints

Bone

Exposure

Biopsy

Cutting

Drilling

Fixing

Amputation

Joints

Cartilage

Ligaments

Tendon Insertion

Chapter 9 Handling dissection

Organize

Expose

Dissection Methods

Layered or Solid Tissues?

Tissue Planes

Solid Tissues

Diseased Tissues

Neoplasms

Aids to Dissection

Reference

Chapter 10 Handling bleeding

Haemorrhage

Prevention

Aids

Control

Intracranial Bleeding

Chapter 11 Handling drains

Caution

Types

Sites

Abscesses and Cysts

External Fistulas

Negative Pressure Wound Healing

Reference

Chapter 12 Handling infection

Principles

Infections

Sepsis

Viral Transmission

Universal Precautions

Trauma

Preoperative

Operating Routines

Operation

Bleeding

Surgical Site Infection

Treating Infections

References

Further Reading

Chapter 13 Handling minimal access surgery

Examples

Laparoscopy

Placing a Second Cannula (Port)

Technical Aspects

Closure

Acquiring Skills

Other Procedures

References

Further Reading

Chapter 14 Handling the patient

Preoperative Factors

Planning the Order of an Operating List

Periprocedural Factors

In the Operating Theatre

Postoperative Care

Emergency Procedures

Reference

Chapter 15 Handling craft skills

Physician/Surgeon

Skills Courses

Operating Precepts

Emergencies

Error Avoidance

Assisting at Operations

Mentoring

Common Sense

References

Index