The Mont Reid Surgical Handbook

Written by residents for residents, this best-selling handbook provides exactly the information necessary to overcome the vast majority of challenges encountered during a surgical residency. With its pocket size and easy-reference format, this resource enables readers to quickly access the right guidance...at the right time...about what to do and how to do it correctly. This 5th Edition includes state-of-the-art content on surgical imaging · sentinel node biopsy · isolated limb perfusion chemotherapy · pancreatic islet cell transplantation · endovascular techniques · and much more.

Covers preoperative and postoperative care · pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of the most common surgical conditions · specialized protocols in orthopedics, neurosurgery, and vascular and cardiothoracic surgery · basic surgical procedures · and frequently prescribed pharmaceuticals.
Presents the latest information on surgical imaging · sentinel node biopsy · isolated limb perfusion chemotherapy · pancreatic islet cell transplantation · endovascular techniques · and many other cutting-edge topics.
Offers detailed figures depicting important anatomical structures and operative techniques.
Includes helpful tables that present key data at a glance.

Presents the latest information on surgical imaging · sentinel node biopsy · isolated limb perfusion chemotherapy · pancreatic islet cell transplantation · endovascular techniques · and many other cutting-edge topics.
Guidelines for preoperative and postoperative care for a wide spectrum of surgical diseases whose pathophysiology is detailed.
Includes surgical management that encompasses state-of-the-art technology and recent innovations in technique & instrumentation.
Emphasis is placed on minimally invasive techniques including important coverage of laparoscopic cholecystetomy, appendectomy, and herniorrhaphy, as well as, advanced laparoscopic procedures.
Guidelines are provided for proper medical record keeping, as well as, other mediocolegal aspects of surgical care

Contributions from: 47 University of Cincinnati Residents, Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH