Concise Review Of Surgery

The 2nd Edition is updated based upon the latest guidelines and recommendations from the experts to include the NCCN, EAST, ABA, SVS, ESVS, IDSA, AGA, and more. Also included are a plethora of new tables, mnemonics, and oral board relevant content. The Concise Surgery Review for the ABSITE & Boards is a high-yield review of the most commonly tested aspects in General Surgery. The purpose of this text is to have one unified source for reference during surgical rotations while also serving as a base text during preparation for the surgery in-service (ABSITE) and ABS Qualifying & Certifying exams. From the eager 3rd year medical student to the grizzled chief resident & fellow, this review will provide to the point up-to-date facts covering the breadth of commonly encountered & tested topics in General Surgery for quick reference. DISCLAIMER: While summaries of key points are derived from multiple expert sources, please note that no content has been directly reproduced and the author has no direct affiliation with said sources nor the American Board of Surgeons. Usage of information derived from a guideline is not intended to imply any endorsement by the society or governing body that originally published the content.

A high-yield review of the most commonly tested aspects of General Surgery. The purpose of this text is to have one unified source for reference during surgical rotations. It will also serve well as a base text during preparation for the surgery in-service (ABSITE) and ABS Qualifying & Certifying exams.

Rush University Medical Center Review of Surgery, edited by Drs. Velasco, Bines, Deziel, Millikan, McCarthy, Prinz, and Saclarides, gives you a concise yet comprehensive review of both general surgery and surgical subspecialties in a user-friendly question-and-answer format that mimics actual exams. Thoroughly revised, this 5th edition adds new chapters and updates existing chapters with the latest surgical techniques and practices, plus an increased emphasis on ethics, while maintaining its broad review of surgical topics to provide wide-ranging and complete coverage of the information most important to you. More than 1,500 peer-reviewed questions mirror standardized test blueprints provide a realistic simulation of the actual test-taking experience so you can become accustomed to the exam interface. In print and online at www.expertconsult.com, the Rush University Review is perfect for residents in training,surgeons preparing for certification or recertification exams, and experienced clinicians wishing to keep abreast of current practices and recent advances. Challenge your knowledge with more than 1,500 review questions, with answers and rationales, that cover the full range of topics in general and subspecialty surgery - all the information you need to prepare for certification and recertification or stay current with new advances. Get a realistic simulation of the actual exam with questions that mimic standardized tests and prepare you for board and ABSITE exams. Understand the rationale behind the answers to each question with clear, illustrated explanations from Elsevier's trusted surgical references including Cameron's Current Surgical Therapy. Access the fully searchable text online at www.expertconsult.com, along with hyperlinked references, illustrations, self-assessment tools, and more. Master the latest need-to-know information in your field with abundant new chapters and updates throughout reflecting the latest surgical techniques and practices, as well as an increased emphasis on ethics to help you prepare for this increasingly important aspect of the boards. The perfect review for preparing for the boards, certification and recertification.

This exciting new textbook of surgery provides busy undergraduate medical students with the core information needed to survive the surgical course. Written in a concise and accessible style, the book gives an overview of surgery which emphasizes patient assessment and management rather than the details of surgical procedures. 'Concise Surgery' includes key information on basic examination and common investigations and integratges basic sciences throughout the text. The breadth of information contained within this book and the emphasis on core knowledge make 'Concise Surgery' an indispensable guide for all undergraduate medical students. It is extensively illustrated throughout, with high-quality line drawings and clinical photographs to aid understanding. Bulleted lists and revision boxes enable the reader to use the book both as a core text and as a revision aid.

Surgery Review is a comprehensive review presented in a unique format. Topics are introduced with case presentations and relevant diagnostic and management information is then summarized in easy-to-remember capsules with exam pearls interjected throughout. All areas of general surgery are covered, including the subspecialty areas. There is also a section on basic science found on the in-training exam and written boards, and a section of anesthesia, trauma, and critical care. Unlike many other books, General Surgery Review excludes controversial management in order to present an easy-to-remember foundation of knowledge. Thus, the book focuses on "the basics" to provide the reader with a broad command of the field. This title is indispensable to residents studying for in-training exam or boards, and is also popular with practitioners preparing for their recertification exam in general surgery.

Completely updated for its Third Edition, this book is a comprehensive review of the topics on the American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination (ABSITE), the certifying exam, and recertification exams. Chapters are co-authored by residents and attending physicians at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and integrate basic science with clinical practice. More than 300 illustrations complement the text. This edition's Table of Contents has been reorganized to match the current exam. The Key Concept summaries have been expanded and moved to the front of each chapter. Additional diagrams and tables have been included for quicker review.