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Latest Book Reviews

Evidence-Based Management and Pancreatic Malignancy

  • Author: Richard K. Orr

  • This book, in the Surgical Clinics of North America series, provides an excellent overview of the investigation, diagnosis and management of pancreatic malignancy. The contributions are from recognized authorities in major North American Continue reading...

  • Reviewed By Tom Diamond BSc MD FRCS FRCSI - Queen’s University, Belfast on Dec 31, 2011
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Salivary Gland Disorders and Diseases: Diagnosis and Management

  • Author: Patrick Bradley

  • Salivary Glands Disorders and Diseases: Diagnosis and Management is a contemporary authoritative textbook written by well-known specialists with an international repute in head and neck surgery. The book covers all aspects of infectious, Continue reading...

  • Reviewed By Marcin Barczynski, MD, PhD, FEBS-ES - Jagiellonian University, Poland on Dec 31, 2011
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Rutherford’s Vascular Surgery 7th Edition

  • Author: Jack L. Cronenwett MD, Wayne Johnston Dr.

  • Rutherford’s Vascular Surgery 7th Edition, edited by Cronenwett JL, Johnston KW and published by Saunders/Elselvier Incorporated is a two-volume comprehensive reference text for the vascular specialist. Updated approximately every 5-years, this Continue reading...

  • Reviewed By Mr SJ Goodyear MBChB MD MRCS - University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust on Dec 31, 2011
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The Fellowship of Women: Two Hundred Surgical Lives

  • Author: Margaret Ghilchik

  • This fascinating book was launched at the Women in Surgery (WinS) meeting of the Royal College of Surgeons on the 4th of Nov 2011 to commemorate the 100 years of the first woman surgeon that was allowed to take the exams and be admitted as a Continue reading...

  • Reviewed By Dr Evi Kalodiki MD BA DIC PhD FRCS - Imperial College, London on Dec 31, 2011
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Consent in Surgery: a Practical Guide

  • Author: Roba Khundkar, Samantha De Silva and Rajat Chowdhury

  • This book is aimed at surgical trainees and addresses the legal issues of consent and common procedures throughout a range of specialties.

    Consent in surgery is often poorly covered in medical schools focussing Continue reading...

  • Reviewed By Dr Andrew Senior BSc, MSc, MBChB - Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, FY1 Urology/ENT/Cardiology on Jun 06, 2011
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Gastric Band and Beyond: Maximise Your Weight Loss

  • Author: Sharon Bates and Simon Monkhouse

  • This semi-autobiographical book describes the journey of a gastric band patient who also works as a specialist nurse in a bariatric clinic. Written in the style of a ‘self help’ book it is full of practical hints for those contemplating gastric Continue reading...

  • Reviewed By Yvonne Wyatt and Richard Welbourn - Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton on Nov 10, 2011
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Fundamentals of Surgical Practice: A Preparation Guide for the Intercollegiate MRCS Examination

  • Author: Andrew Kingsnorth, Douglas Bowley

  • This book is aimed at those in the early stages of their surgical career. It covers key topics in clinical surgery and basic sciences, including critical care, pharmacology and pathology and is based upon the curriculum for the intercollegiate Continue reading...

  • Reviewed By Prem Chana, Core Trainee and Anne Pullyblank, Colorectal Consultant - North Bristol NHS Trust on Aug 22, 2011
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Lecture Notes: General Surgery

  • Author: Harold Ellis, Sir Roy Calne, Christopher Watson
  • The latest edition of General Surgery Lecture Notes is designed to introduce the student to the principles of common surgical conditions, predominantly organised by organ system. It systematically covers the majority of clinical Continue reading...
  • Reviewed By Mr James CA Hopkins (Clinical Lecturer in Surgery) and Professor JN Primrose (Professor of Surgery) - Southampton General Hospital, UK on Jul 21, 2011
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Pursuing Excellence in Healthcare

  • Author: Arthur M. Feldman

  • Dr. Feldman writes an in depth analysis of the state of the Academic Medical Centers (AMC’s) in the United States.

    With a clear prospective and intimate knowledge of the facts, the author eloquently explains the spheres of education, Continue reading...

  • Reviewed By Fabio M. Potenti, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.S.C.R.S. - Cleveland Clinic, Florida on Jul 13, 2011
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Postgraduate Vascular Surgery: The Candidate's Guide to the FRCS

  • Author: Vish Bhattacharya, Gerard Stansby
  • This book is billed on the back cover as a concise pocket guide to the FRCS and MRCS exams. However it is clear from the preface and content that it aimed primarily at the exit exam.
     
    The book is divided into two Continue reading...
  • Reviewed By TA Beckitt, AR Weale - North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol on Jul 13, 2011
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