Churchill’s Pocketbook of Surgery, 4th Edition

Andrew T. Raftery BSc MBChB(Hons) MD FRCS(Eng) FRCS(Ed), Michael S. Delbridge MB ChB(Hons) MD FRCS (Vascular), and Marcus J. D. Wagstaff BSc(Hons) PhD MBBS MRCS(Eng) FRCS(Plast) bring the Fourth Edition of their highly-praised pocketbook to medical students and professionals who need concise information on surgical disorders. The book covers basic principles, aetiology, diagnosis, and management for emergency and non-emergency situations. Whether you are a student studying general surgery or a professional who wants to brush up on the basic needs of surgical specialities, this pocketbook has you covered.

This pocketbook is designed to help you with the essentials of history-taking, what physical signs to elicit, the differential diagnosis, what investigations to order and how to treat the patient.  Each section is illustrated using line drawings and imaging to give readers an in-depth view of each surgical disorder. The book is comprehensive, covering both general surgery as well as outlining the essentials of surgical specialities. It identifies the basic principles together with key information on aetiology, diagnosis and management, as well as pre- and post-operative care. The text provides an overview of history-taking, relevant physical signs, differential diagnosis, investigations and practical treatment. The book also includes a checklist of emergency situations for quick reference.

The updated text of this Fourth Edition includes new sections on ENT, gynaecology, audit, evidence-based medicine, clinical governance and medicolegal issues. The eBook Digital version of this pocketbook has over 544 pages published by Churchill Livingstone, which sums up all the new surgical improvements and serves as an essential guide to general surgery.

The pocketbook’s structure easily helps the reader learn and adapt with its necessary information on the subject. The text is well-written, precise, and easy to understand. The reader can easily navigate through the book without missing any vital information. The authors ensure that the information is practically oriented, evidenced by the checklist of emergency situations made for quick reference. The text is also enriched by valuable tips and tricks to best manage the patient’s condition in different cases.

The illustrations of the book are another valuable aspect of this pocketbook. The line drawings and imaging serve as valuable visual aids that help the reader better understand the different surgical procedures and disorders.

This pocketbook is becoming essential for anyone studying or practicing general surgery, as the authors carefully covered all necessary topics. The authors’ rigorous work translates essential concepts into clear and concise language that presents the user with practical solutions to common surgical problems. The content is simple enough that medical students can use it for revision, but also informative for professionals who require a quick reference guide to surgical procedures.

In conclusion, Andrew T. Raftery BSc MBChB(Hons) MD FRCS(Eng) FRCS(Ed), Michael S. Delbridge MB ChB(Hons) MD FRCS (Vascular), and Marcus J. D. Wagstaff BSc(Hons) PhD MBBS MRCS(Eng) FRCS(Plast) provide an excellent resource for medical students and professionals with the Fourth Edition of their pocketbook. The book combines well-written text with helpful illustrations to give the reader a comprehensive understanding of surgical disorders. Anyone studying general surgery or needing an essential guide to the surgical specialities should not hesitate to purchase this book.

Product Details

• Provides comprehensive coverage of general surgery, as well as an outline of the essentials of the surgical specialties.
• Identifies the basic principles together with key information on aetiology, diagnosis and management, as well as pre- and post-operative care.
• Includes an overview of history-taking, relevant physical signs, differential diagnosis, investigations and practical treatment.
• Checklist of emergency situations for quick reference

• : 544 pages
• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone; 4 edition (April 29, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0702039934
• ISBN-13: 978-0702039935
• ISBN-13: 9780702039935
• eText ISBN: 9780702048241