This book provides medical students with a concise overview of surgical instruments, X-rays, and operative procedures. Divided into four sections, the text begins with discussion on metallic instruments such as forceps, stone retrieval forceps, and retractors. The next section covers non-metallic instruments, describing catheters, drains, bags, sutures, and more. Section three provides students with detail on X-rays for gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, genitourinary, and chest disorders, and the final section explains various operative procedures for different anatomical systems. Topics are presented in bullet point format, highlighting procedures, salient features, contraindications, advantages, disadvantages, and key points. The book is further enhanced by nearly 200 clinical photographs and figures. Key points Concise overview of surgical instruments, X-rays and operative procedures for medical students Covers various different anatomical systems Presented in bullet point format to assist learning Highly illustrated with nearly 200 clinical photographs and figures

Here’s a close-up look at more than 800 cutting, clamping, grasping, retracting, and other surgical instruments. Full-color photographs of the individual surgical instruments and their tips help you learn to distinguish among them.

This book has been designed for undergraduates preparing for the final year MBBS examination in surgery. The book begins with a detailed classification of instruments according to their use, followed by the points for identification. It, then provides an elaborate description of different operative procedures used as well as sterilization methods of instruments. Finally, a separate chapter X-rays Commonly Asked during Examination , has also been added to help students face viva-voce. The question-answer format of the book including the frequently asked questions would greatly help students in preparing for their exams. About the Author : - MM Kapur, Professor (formerly) of Surgery, AIIMS, New Delhi, obtained his MBBS and FRCS degrees from Calcutta University and Royal College of Surgeons, London in 1955 and 1961, respectively. From 1964 to 1986, he imparted teaching and training to undergraduate and postgraduate students at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. Due to his distinguished service to the speciality of surgery he was conferred Commonwealth Fellowship in 1968-69 and was awarded WHO Visiting Scientist Award in 1978. For a brief period (1989-92), he was Regional Advisor, Medical Research, WHO South East Asia Regional Office, New Delhi.

Quiz yourself in any setting with these handy flash cards. 219 cards illustrate the instruments and staplers most commonly used for general, laparoscopic, robotics, and OB/GYN surgeries. Plus, 20 bonus cards cover even more specialties.

About the Book: This book has therefore subdivided the realm of medical instruments into the same sections like a text on physiology and introduces the basic early day methods well, before dealing with the details of present day instruments currently in

This comprehensive book is a guide to surgical instruments and procedures, for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Beginning with the basics of sterilisation, the following chapters examine different types of instruments and their uses in surgical procedures. The final sections discuss suture materials, ventilation and anaesthesia. Each chapter is presented with detailed descriptions in point format and illustrative diagrams to assist learning. Key points Comprehensive guide to surgical instruments and procedures for undergraduate and postgraduate students Covers many different types of instrument and their common and less common uses in surgery Detailed descriptions presented in point format for easy understanding Includes more than 255 images and illustrations

Primarily designed for medical students, this book would be equally useful to postgraduates and practitioners in surgery. It presents superbly illustrated, authoritative yet simple exposition of the various operative techniques and laparoscopic procedures in addition to common ward procedures, suture materials, specimens and instruments.

This pocket guide presents more than 500 surgical procedures! State-of-the-art revisions familiarize the reader with new standards of excellence for care of the surgical patient in the perioperative environment. For each procedure, you’ll find a definition, discussion, description of the surgery, preparation of the patient, skin preparation, draping technique, instrumentation, supplies, and special notes pertinent to that surgery.