Contents:

Fundamentals of Patient Preparation for the Operating Room in the TwentyFirst Century


Fundamentals of Operating Room Setup and Surgical Instrumentation


Fundamentals of Sutures Needles Knot Tying and Suturing Technique


Fundamentals of Patient Positioning and Skin Prep


Fundamentals of Incisions and Skin Closures


Fundamentals of Retractors and Exposure


Fundamentals of Dissection


Fundamentals of Surgical Hemostasis


Fundamentals of Laparotomy Closure


Fundamentals of Robotic Surgery


Fundamentals of Gastrointestinal Anastomoses


Fundamentals of Vascular Anastomosis


Fundamentals of Exploratory Laparotomy for Trauma


Fundamentals of Temporary Abdominal Wall Closure


Fundamentals of Exploratory Thoracotomy for Trauma


Fundamentals of Becoming a Safe and Independent Surgeon From First Assistant to Skilled Educator



Fundamentals of Energy Utilization in the Operating Room


Fundamentals of Stapling Devices


Fundamentals of Drain Management


Fundamentals of Flexible Endoscopy for General Surgeons


Fundamentals of Prosthetic Materials for the Abdominal Wall


Fundamentals of Basic Laparoscopic Setup


Fundamentals of Acceptable Behavior in the Operating Room Etiquette


Fundamentals of the Daily Routine as a Surgeon Philosophy Mentors Coaches and Success


Fundamentals of Managing the Operative Catastrophe


Index

This book provides a comprehensive guide to the surgical skills required during general surgery. General Concepts are covered with descriptions of basic terminology, the logic behind specific approaches, limitations of specific skills, technical and practical considerations, and safety of using specific approaches and skills.

More advanced topics including gastro-intestinal anastomosis, exploring a patient after a major trauma, and managing crisis situations are also discussed, as well as current controversies and future directions within general surgery.

Fundamentals of General Surgery is relevant to trainees in general surgery and its subspecialties, and aims to give them an easy to access resource that contains real life examples, iconography, and recommended further reading.