Fundamentals of Surgical Practice: A Preparation Guide for the Intercollegiate MRCS Examination

doi:10.1017/CBO9780511984785

This extensively revised and updated edition of Fundamentals of Surgical Practice is a key surgical textbook for the intercollegiate MRCS examination. Mirroring the entire new syllabus, it offers trainees a clear understanding of the core knowledge required for examination success and incorporates new material reflecting recent developments and the new examination. Designed to achieve maximum efficiency in learning, the content provides ample detail with key points and suggestions for further reading. In addition to a detailed index, each chapter has its own table of contents to enhance ease of use. The contributors are acknowledged experts, many of whom are recognised in their fields as innovators, practical clinicians, and Royal College examiners. This text is indispensable for the new trainee and provides established surgeons and other healthcare professionals working in the surgical environment with a modern, authoritative overview of the key areas of surgical practice.

Review of the second edition: ‘… I found Fundamentals of Surgical Practice comprehensive but succinct, and would recommend it to all surgical trainees.'

Source: British Journal of Surgery

'Having recently used this book for preparing and passing the MRCS, we would recommend it to junior trainees embarking on these important exams.'

Source: Surgeons' News

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Frontmatter
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Contents
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List of contributors
pp vii-ix
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Preface
pp x-x
- By Andrew Kingsnorth, Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry, Plymouth, Douglas Bowley, Royal Centre for Defence Medicine, Birmingham
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Section 1 - Basic Sciences Relevant to Surgical Practice
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1 - Pharmacology and the safe prescribing of drugs
pp 1-14
- By Jamie J. Coleman, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, Anthony R. Cox, Aston University, Birmingham, Nicholas J. Cowley, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham
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2 - Fundamentals of general pathology
pp 15-40
- By Gerald Langman, Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham
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3 - Fundamentals of surgical microbiology
pp 41-53
- By Richard Cunningham, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth
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4 - Fundamentals of radiology
pp 54-70
- By Arvind Pallan, Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham
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Section 2 - Basic Surgical Skills
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5 - Surgical techniques and technology
pp 71-93
- By Michael A. Scott, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Gloucester, Mark G. Coleman, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth
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6 - Professionalism – including academic activities: clinical research, audit, consent and ethics
pp 94-102
- By Evangelos Mazaris, Hammersmith Hospital, London, Paris Tekkis, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and The Royal Marsden Hospital, London, Vassilios Papalois, Hammersmith Hospital, London
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7 - Fundamentals of palliative and end of life care
pp 103-126
- By Chantal Meystre, Marie Curie Hospice, Solihull, Birmingham, Riffatt Hussein, Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham
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Section 3 - The Assessment and Management of the Surgical Patient
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8 - Preoperative assessment
pp 127-133
- By Jeffrey L. Tong, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
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9 - Fundamentals of anaesthesia
pp 134-150
- By Jeffrey L. Tong, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
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10 - Fundamentals of cancer management
pp 151-172
- By Mark Duxbury, University of Edinburgh, Royal Infirmary
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Section 4 - Perioperative Care of the Surgical Patient
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11 - Fundamentals of intestinal failure and nutrition
pp 173-180
- By Tim Campbell Smith, University College London Hospitals, London, Alistair Windsor, University College London Hospitals, London
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12 - Enhanced recovery after surgery
pp 181-189
- By John Evans, St. Mark's Hospital, Middlesex, Robin H. Kennedy, St. Mark's Hospital, Middlesex
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13 - Fundamentals of intensive care
pp 190-229
- By Angela L. Neville, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles
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14 - Caring for surgical patients: complications and communication
pp 230-247
- By Douglas M. Bowley, Royal Centre for Defence Medicine, Birmingham
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15 - Management of sepsis
pp 248-252
- By Mark J. Midwinter, Royal Centre for Defence Medicine, Birmingham
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Section 5 - Common Surgical Conditions
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16 - Assessment and early treatment of patients with trauma
pp 253-275
- By Ross Davenport, Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel, London, Nigel Tai, Royal Centre for Defence Medicine, Birmingham
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17 - Fundamentals of the central nervous system
pp 276-305
- By James Palmer, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, Anant Kamat, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth
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18 - Fundamentals of head and neck surgery
pp 306-329
- By John K.S. Woo, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Walter W.K. King, Chinese University of Hong Kong
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19 - Fundamentals of thoracic surgery
pp 330-342
- By Richard S. Steyn, Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, Deborah Harrington, Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham
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20 - Oesophago-gastric surgery
pp 343-357
- By Tim Wheatley, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth
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21 - Fundamentals of hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery
pp 358-377
- By Mark Duxbury, University of Edinburgh, Royal Infirmary, Rowan Parks, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh
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