Kirks General Surgical Operations
The Definitive Practical Manual for Operative Surgery and FRCS Preparation
Kirk’s General Surgical Operations is a highly-praised and comprehensive textbook of operative surgery designed as a practical manual for the surgeon about to carry out an operation. Unlike texts that merely describe principles for an examiner, this guide focuses on real-world application, helping readers gain diagnostic, decision-making, and operative surgical competence with confidence. It remains above all a practical text which will guide the surgeon in training, or one unfamiliar with a procedure, on how to perform it and how to manage the uncertainties which so often arise.
Key Features
- 2014 BMA Medical Book Awards Highly Commended in Surgery category!
- Written in a clear and direct style providing explicit instructions using descriptive headings for easy reference
- Covers standard routine operations in full; non-routine and rarely performed operations are included only where appropriate and in lesser detail
- Includes advice on patient selection; preparation and access to the site of operation; how to accomplish the procedure; closing and aftercare
- Difficulties are highlighted and advice given on how to respond to unexpected findings
- Each procedure is fully described thus avoiding repetitions and cutting cross-references to a minimum
- Regular summaries of key points in the decision making process are included
- Aimed at the candidate preparing for the Intercollegiate FRCS in General Surgery or international equivalents
- Ideal for the trained surgeon faced, through necessity, with undertaking an infrequently performed procedure
- Essential for surgeons working in hospitals throughout the world without access to specialist services
