The Illustrated Surgery Guide: A step-by-step guide to 20 common operations - Hardcover

Brewer, Dr Sarah

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1848660359 ISBN 13: 9781848660359

Publisher: Quercus Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

The Illustrated Surgery Guide explains everything you need to know about 20 common operations*. From preparation to recovery, the different stages of each operation are concisely presented and abundantly illustrated, introducing the reader to basic surgical terms, medical equipment and technique. Step-by-step descriptions of each operation, specifically written for non-specialists, and view-at-a-glance information panels make this a must-have medical reference. The surgical procedures are: Cataract extraction, Appendectomy, Cesarean section, Colorectal resection, Cholecystectomy, Coronary artery bypass graft, Tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy, Laminectomy, Carpal tunnel release, Carotid endarterectomy, Inguinal hernia repair, Laparoscopy and laparotomy, Knee replacement, Transurethral resection prostate, Hysterectomy, Open prostatectomy, Hip replacement, Thyroidectomy, Breast lumpectomy/mastectomy, Skin grafting. This is the ideal guide for patients preparing for an operation, those getting ready to care for a relative or friend post operation, or for anyone with an interest in medicine and surgery. *Based on US National and regional estimates on hospital use for all patients from the Healthcare Cost & Utilization Project (HCUP) Nationwide Inpatient Sample (2007).

About this title

About the Author

Brewer qualified from Cambridge University with degrees in Natural Sciences, Medicine and Surgery. After working in general practice and sexual health, she now specializes in health communication and is the author of 50 popular self-help books. Sarah was voted Health Journalist of the Year in 2002 and is also a registered nutritionist.

From the Back Cover

Easy-to-follow descriptions of each operation.
More than 150 color photographs and diagrams.
Concise explanations of basic surgical terms, medical equipment and technique.
Cataract extraction.
Cesarean section.
Cholecystectomy.
Tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy.
Carpal tunnel release.
Inguinal hernia repair.
Knee replacement.
Hysterectomy.
Hip replacement.
Breast lumpectomy/mastectomy.
Appendectomy.
Colorectal resection.
Coronary artery bypass graft.
Laminectomy.
Carotid endarterectomy.
Laparoscopy and laparotomy.
Transurethral resection prostate.
Open prostatectomy.
Thyroidectomy.
Skin grafting.

From the Inside Flap

The Illustrated Surgery Guide explains everything you need to know about 20 common surgical procedures. From preparation to recovery, the different stages of each operation are concisely presented and abundantly illustrated, introducing the reader to basic surgical terms, medical equipment, and technique.
Step-by-step descriptions of each operation, specifically written for non-specialists, and view-at-a-glance information panels make this a must-have medical reference. The text addresses all the essential questions, including:
What is the operation for?
Are there any alternatives?
What are the benefits/risks?
Do I need a general anesthetic?
How long does the surgery take?
How is the procedure done?
This is the ideal guide for patients preparing for an operation, those getting ready to care for a relative or friend post operation, or for anyone with an interest in medicine and surgery.

Edition details

• Publisher: Quercus Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1848660359
• ISBN 13: 9781848660359
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 176