Kirk's Basic Surgical Techniques provides a foundation on surgical technique to ensure operational success. Covering the basic techniques that every surgeon needs to know, across all specialties and subspecialties. Comprehenisvely reviewing the full range of surgical skills this book provides guidance on key operative skills, managing different situations, and handling the patient - all with clear ‘how-to’ explanations of each technique. This eighth edition has been thoroughly revised by Fiona Myint, a Consultant Vascular Surgeon at the Royal Free Hospital and Professor of Surgical Education at UCL. It maintains the clear, instructive style of its highly respected original author Professor R. M. Kirk.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Copyright - p. iv 4. Dedication - p. v 5. Raymond Maurice Work - p. vi 6. Preface - p. vii 7. Acknowledgements - p. ix 8. Contents - p. xi 9. Chapter 1 Handling yourself - p. 1 10. Chapter 2 Handling instruments - p. 10 11. Chapter 3 Handling threads - p. 25 12. Chapter 4 Handling ducts and cavities - p. 53 13. Chapter 5 Handling blood vessels - p. 95 14. Chapter 6 Handling skin - p. 117 15. Chapter 7 Handling connective and soft tissues - p. 136 16. Chapter 8 Handling bone and joints - p. 154 17. Chapter 9 Handling dissection - p. 171 18. Chapter 10 Handling bleeding - p. 187 19. Chapter 11 Handling drains - p. 195 20. Chapter 12 Handling infection - p. 203 21. Chapter 13 Handling minimal access surgery - p. 211 22. Chapter 14 Handling the patient - p. 223 23. Chapter 15 Handling craft skills - p. 231 24. Chapter 16 Handling dressings - p. 239 25. Chapter 17 Handling your team - p. 244 26. Index - p. 247
Kirk's Basic Surgical Techniques provides a foundation on surgical technique to ensure operational success. Covering the basic techniques that every surgeon needs to know, across all specialties and subspecialties. Comprehenisvely reviewing the full range of surgical skills this book provides guidance on key operative skills, managing different situations, and handling the patient - all with clear ‘how-to’ explanations of each technique. This eighth edition has been thoroughly revised by Fiona Myint, a Consultant Vascular Surgeon at the Royal Free Hospital and Professor of Surgical Education at UCL. It maintains the clear, instructive style of its highly respected original author Professor R. M. Kirk.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Copyright - p. iv 4. Dedication - p. v 5. Raymond Maurice Work - p. vi 6. Preface - p. vii 7. Acknowledgements - p. ix 8. Contents - p. xi 9. Chapter 1 Handling yourself - p. 1 10. Chapter 2 Handling instruments - p. 10 11. Chapter 3 Handling threads - p. 25 12. Chapter 4 Handling ducts and cavities - p. 53 13. Chapter 5 Handling blood vessels - p. 95 14. Chapter 6 Handling skin - p. 117 15. Chapter 7 Handling connective and soft tissues - p. 136 16. Chapter 8 Handling bone and joints - p. 154 17. Chapter 9 Handling dissection - p. 171 18. Chapter 10 Handling bleeding - p. 187 19. Chapter 11 Handling drains - p. 195 20. Chapter 12 Handling infection - p. 203 21. Chapter 13 Handling minimal access surgery - p. 211 22. Chapter 14 Handling the patient - p. 223 23. Chapter 15 Handling craft skills - p. 231 24. Chapter 16 Handling dressings - p. 239 25. Chapter 17 Handling your team - p. 244 26. Index - p. 247
