The Hands-on Guide to Surgical Training [Paperback]

The Hands-on Guide to Surgical Training is the ultimate, practical guide for medical students and junior doctors thinking about taking the plunge into surgery, and also for surgical trainees already in training. Its full of invaluable, practical information and career guidance to ensure you get the most out of your surgical career.

It offers general guidance and advice on surgical training, together with detailed information on each of the nine surgical subspecialties, each written by seniors and consultants, as you make both clinical and career-based choices.

Undoubtedly one of the most comprehensive resources for surgical trainees available, The Hands-on Guide to Surgical Training will be essential reading throughout your training and surgical career.

Take the stress out of surgical training with The Hands-on Guide!

Preface vi

Introduction vii

Contributors ix

So you want to be a surgeon? xi

Abbreviations xvii

Clinical

1 Theatres 1

Surgical instruments 1

Sutures 10

Theatre etiquette 12

Patient safety and the WHO surgical checklist 17

How to write the operation note 22

Introduction to operative sections 26

Appendicectomy 26

Inguinal hernia repair 31

Dynamic hip screw 37

2 Wards 45

3 Clinics 71

4 On Call 78

Non-clinical

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