Table of Contents

General Aspects: Preliminary remarks on the surgical intervention Use of scalpel, needle holder, forceps and scissors Ligation and suture ligation Knots Skin suture Drains Urinary catheter Venous access Venous port Venous cut-down Joint puncture Pleural punctures (Thoracentesis) Urinary bladder puncture Ascites puncture (Paracentesis) Fine-needle aspiration biopsy Arterial puncture and arterial catheter Operations: Skin and soft tissues Neck Thoracic wall and cavity Abdominal cavity: Diaphragm Abdominal cavity: Oesophagus Abdominal cavity: Stomach Abdominal cavity: Gall bladder and bile ducts Abdominal cavity: Liver Abdominal cavity: Pancreas Abdominal cavity: Spleen Abdominal cavity: Peritoneum Abdominal cavity: Small intestine Abdominal cavity: Large intestine Retroperitoneum Proctology External genital organs Hernias Paediatric surgery Vessels Amputations Traumatology Further Reading Index

About the Author

Professor and Chairman, Dept. of Surgery, University Hospital Aachen, Aachen, Germany

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This text can serve to fill gaps in basic knowledge. Each procedure is so clearly and systematically described ...that the text [will] serve students and practicing professionals. -- booknews.com

"[Four stars] Lavishly illustrated...uses clear, full-color drawing to supplement lucid, clear, succinct text...illustrations...are exceptionally well done...an excellent book."--Doody's Review