excellent book for surgical residents
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excellent book. one of the best I have ever used, especially for surgical technique... you get everything focused on how to do the case... anatomy well presented with pics and more importantly focused on the surgery.. not just presented for the sake of it..
covering a wide range of procedures, will not disappoint at all!
664236
This is an excellent book that every medical student and professional should be encouraged to read early in the career. Dr. Muarry was a phenomenal Surgeon and this book is an excellent narrative of some of the cases that help to shape his career. Equally astonishing is how this busy Surgeon always kept his family life a priority, and recognized the contributions of his Wife to his career and ability to perform at the level that made him one of the greatest Surgeons in history.
3537439
This outstanding text is suitable for all comers, from the medical student to those sitting for their Fellowship Examination/Boards. For many years out of print and difficult to access, I was pleased to see this edition in paper and electronic format. A must for any paediatric surgical trainee or those training them.
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I'm a 58 yr. old surgeon, boarded in general & vascular surgery, just practice vascular surgery.  I outlined this book in its entirety to prepare for my latest recert. in vascular, which was in Fall, '08.  Our group practice of 3 vascular surgeons keeps it in the office as a ready reference.
Each chapter has separate expert authors, so they vary in style and readability, but overall it is highly readable and useful.  I would recommend it be on the shelf for every practicing vascular surgeon.  Jerry Svoboda, MD, FACS, Rochester, NY
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I am a neurosurgery resident and I have found that this atlas is superb. When deciding which atlas to buy, there are many factors to take into consideration (price, readability, breadth, depth, etc...). I believe that this book (and it's spine counterpart) really surpass Schmidek's book and Kempe's book in that regard. The pictures of key aspects of the operation are bountiful and in color. The text is cogent and serves its purpose well. The information is current and well referenced. The range of topics is expansive and the depth is just right (after all, the purpose of an atlas is to learn how to do the operation, leave the "fluff" to a series like youman's). As a resident early in my training, I recommend this book. I have found it extremely helpful. I don't own many neurosurgery books right now, but this was my best purchase thusfar.
3237219
This book has been tremendously helpful during my cardiology rotation as a resident. I wish I had it as a medical student!
1903315
Excellent review of full scope oral and maxillofacial surgery.  Essential for the resident or practitioner.  Excellent clinical photos with high yield information helpful for boards and review of concepts.
3427731
For the general surgeon, this is an excellent text to crystallise the approaches and exposures required in vascular surgery. It is also a great revision text to refresh one's memory of a particular area before a case. The illustrations are excellent in terms of detail and the perspectives of the illustrations are very relevant from a surgical (rather than anatomical) point of view.
4104081
This is a very good book especially for first year pathology residents and medical students interested in pathology.  It is a life saver for sign-outs.  I highly recommend it.
1481769
I am a beginner and my teacher used this book in my surger class-she told me to buy it and read it like a college text book, complete with highlighting passages.  I did and WOW.  I refer to it often-the photos are detailed and directions complete and easy to follow and understand.  A lot of shortcuts are included as well.  I highly recommend this book for all ages of surgers!
270450
This book is an excellent resource of Infection Preventionist/Infection Control when doing reviews on surgical procedures and creating policies.  Strongly recommend.
488646
Very nice book.  I am impressed with the surgeon's skill, knowledge and treat the patients with a heart.  The author doesn't use too many of the technical terms.  I enjoy reading it so far.
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For medical students interested in surgery, I recommend two things:  get into the O.R. as much as possible before your third year surgical rotation and BUY THIS BOOK!  I am a first year medical student and was fortunate to  participate in a preceptorship in Otolaryngology during my first year.  Without any prior experience in the O.R., I learned an excellent instrument  tie from "Basic Surgical Skills" and was invited to close on a  mastoidectomy.
Stepping into the operating room for the first time is a  very intimidating experience for a medical student.  Not only does this  manual explicate the various kinds of sutures and knot tying in a simple  and clear manner, but it thoroughly prepares the medical student for ALL  aspects of the operating room experience in a way that makes it much less  intimidating.  For example:  How does one scrub in?  What is a hemostat?  What is cautery?  What are the underlying factors of wound healing, closure  and post-operative wound care?  These are just a few of the questions  addressed in the manual and demonstrated thoroughly in the corresponding CD  ROM.
I found this book very helpful and plan to use it throughout my four  years of med school, before and during my surgical rotation.  It is an  excellent informative and entertaining preparation for the operating room!
4047788
Vascular surgery is an essential part of the general surgicalresidency training and this atlas provides the goods.  Excellentillustrations and a nice basic approach make this book very easy to use.  I keep it handy in my call room for a quick review before each case.
20681
I bought this book for my son who was just starting his career as an
hospitalist.  He has told me almost every day since receiving the book that it is the best book he has.  He reads in it practically every day. It is his belief that it should be required text for residents who are studying to be hospitalists.
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This is a very useful book to use in tandem with my surgeon, endocrinologist and dietitian. Their post op instruction's cover but two pages. I know all the answers when I leave the consultation room and forget them when I arrive home or I forgot to ask them in the first place.!
One has to realize these medical professionals do not have the time to cover all but the important aspects. This book is a compendium to be used in conjunction with but not to the exclusion of ones medical team
In my case I live in Israel. My medical team are fluent in English as they have studied in the USA, but they may miss the nuances of the English Languages.
In closing I have lost 66 lbs in 6 months and am off insulin, My heart and cholesterol meds have been cut by up to 75%. This procedure is drastic surgery and must not be taken lightly, I heed the advice of my medical team AND that of this book..
Brian Freed. Netanya. Israel
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Very good resource for a surgical technology student. The pictures are very clear, and the details of every instrument are magnified in the photos. A must-have.