Acs Surgery

'ACS Surgery' has been developed to help practicing surgeons make critical decisions on patient care. It is an evidence-based reference of surgical best practices from leaders in the field.

ACS Surgery provides best surgical practices recommended by over 200 leading surgeons, under the sponsorship of the American College of Surgeons. Richly illustrated, with over 1200 full-colour diagrams, photos, and illustrations that clarify complex processes and procedures. Over 100 algorithms offer step-by-step diagnostic and management strategies in a practical manner. New to the seventh edition are: Expanded care in special situations section: New chapters, including urologic considerations for the general surgeon; gynaecologic considerations for the general surgeon; transplantation for the general surgeon; plastic surgery considerations for the general surgeon. New scientific foundations section: New chapters, including evidence-based medicine; technical aspects of laparoscopic surgery; principles of cancer treatment; coagulation disorders; management of chronic wounds. Updated coverage of topics relating to breast, abdominal pain, intestinal obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeding, bariatric procedures, and many others. Contents include: Competency-Based Surgical Care. Basic Surgical and Perioperative Considerations. Head and Neck. Breast, Skin, and Soft Tissue. The Thorax. Gastrointestinal Tract and Abdomen. Vascular System. FREE: Three months' access to ACS Surgery Online with each book purchase. See the inside front cover for instructions regarding free access. ACS Surgery Online is updated monthly with new and revised chapters, and offers quick electronic searches, and a convenient CME program of up to 60 Category 1 credits. The ACS Surgery Online CME programme allows you to easily meet the Maintenance of Certification requirements of the American Board of Surgery.

The new edition of this two volume set has been fully revised to provide dermatosurgeons with the latest developments and techniques in the field. The book has been expanded to eighteen sections and 152 chapters, all falling under subspecialties of dermatosurgery, aesthetics, lasers, and practice management. Each technique includes discussion on historical background, indications, contraindications, instrumentation, procedures, adverse effects, complications, and references. The second edition features 81 new chapters on topics such as body shaping, microneedle RF, new laser and energy technologies, platelets rich plasma, regional surgeries, and training in dermatosurgery. The text is enhanced by nearly 2000 clinical photographs and diagrams and also includes text boxes, tables and keynotes in each chapter. Key points Fully revised, second edition of two volume set providing latest techniques in cutaneous and aesthetic surgery Expanded text with 81 new chapters Features nearly 2000 clinical photographs and diagrams Previous edition (9789350258903) published in 2012

This pocket manual is a practically oriented, wide-ranging guide to acute care surgery general aspects and to non-gastrointestinal emergencies. It covers the most common problems in thoracic, obstetric, gynecologic, anorectal, vascular and skin surgery and also includes chapters on postoperative complications in bariatric surgery, antibiotic management, nutrition and interventional radiology in acute care surgery. This guide stems from collaboration with the World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES) and aims to provide general surgeons, residents and trainees with a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the most relevant operative techniques and with useful "tips and tricks" applicable in daily clinical practice. A second volume on gastrointestinal and abdominal surgical emergencies is also available.

Acute Care Surgery is a comprehensive textbook covering the related fields of trauma, critical care, and emergency general surgery. The full spectrum of Acute Care Surgery is expertly addressed, with each chapter highlighting cutting-edge advances in the field and underscoring state-of-the-art management paradigms. In an effort to create the most definitive reference on Acute Care Surgery, an evidence-based approach is emphasized for all content included. Also, notable controversies are discussed in detail often accompanied by data-driven resolutions.

Unique book provides comprehensive discussion of MIS versus traditional techniques in modern Acute Care Surgery The combination of a surgeon shortage and poor access to emergency surgical care led to establishment of the Acute Care Surgery paradigm and subspecialty in 2003. Concurrently, minimally invasive approaches revolutionized surgical practice in the 21st century. In the U.S., acute care surgeons stand at the front line of patient care for emergency general surgery, trauma, and surgical critical care, and thus are positioned to positively impact healthcare delivery and costs. Surgical Decision Making in Acute Care Surgery by renowned surgeons Kimberly Davis and Raul Coimbra is the first text that comprehensively discusses when to use minimally invasive techniques and advanced technology versus traditional open procedures in acute traumatic and non-traumatic surgical emergencies. The text begins with three opening chapters covering the background of the Acute Care Surgery subspecialty, anatomic and physiological considerations, and the impact of acute surgical illness on pre- and post-operative critical care decisions. Subsequent chapters outline surgical approaches for commonly encountered acute conditions. Trauma chapters cover interventions for cervical, blunt and penetrating abdominal, and thoracic injuries. Emergency general surgery topics run the gamut from appendicitis to emergency management of paraesophageal hernias and esophageal perforations. An impressive group of senior surgeons and younger rising stars in American surgery share their expertise throughout the book. Key Highlights Disease-specific chapters include epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnostic tools, treatment strategies, surgical techniques, cost analyses, complications, and national guidelines where available Subchapters feature expert commentary on preceding chapters, including clinical pearls and controversies (e.g. operative vs. nonoperative management) In-depth discussion of surgical decision making encompasses the type of surgical approach, as well as indications and contraindications for MIS The roles of MIS procedures such as laparoscopy, thoracoscopy, radiology-based percutaneous techniques, as well as endovascular surgery are examined The quintessential resource on contemporary Acute Care Surgery practice, this is a must-read for residents, junior faculty, and practicing surgeons in this discipline.