The complete illustrations, with commentary, from the 13th-century Anglo-Norman translations of Roger of Parma's Surgery(c.1180), the first original treatise on surgery to be written in the medieval West. Tony Hunt presents, for the first time, the complete set of illustrations which accompany a 13th-century Anglo-Norman translation of Roger of Parma's Surgery (c.1180), the first original treatise on surgery to be written inthe medieval West. His commentary relates the drawings precisely to the sections of text they illustrate, providing accurate identification of the different medical treatments depicted, fusing careful translation from the Latintext with modern medical perception. These distinctive drawings, almost without parallel in 13th-century England, show a consummate medical illustrator at work and reveal a great deal of information on the medieval pharmacy and the range of therapeutic treatments practised. TONY HUNT is the author of Popular Medicine, Plant Names of Medieval England and Teaching and Learning Latin in Thirteenth-Century England.

The Basic Bookshelf for Eyecare Professionals is a series that provides fundamental and advanced material with a clinical approach to clinicians and students. A special effort was made to include information needed for the certification exams in ophthalmic and optometric assisting, as well as for surgical assistants, opticians, plus low vision, and contact lens examiners. This book contains basic guidelines and typical scenarios that the ophthalmic surgical assistant needs to know. The text begins with the operative patient, including preoperative testing and consents, and travels through the operating room experience. Topics include gowning and gloving, preparing trays and tables, and sterilization techniques. Detailed descriptions of common operative procedures such as plastics, cataract, corneal, and retinal procedures are also included. Operative notes are written on a minute-by-minute basis so the reader can become familiar with the instruments and other implements, and the order in which they are used. This text will help prepare the ophthalmic assistant for any setting, whether it be hospital or office based.

Surgical diagnoses are often made on the basis of clinical assessment alone and thus achieving competence in clinical skills remains imperative to good practice in surgery. This book of over 140 cases is designed for candidates preparing for all surgical examinations, whether at undergraduate, postgraduate or exit examination level. It will demystify and simplify the clinical assessment of surgical cases and provides invaluable advice on how to achieve success. The text includes top tips, acronyms and up-to-date summaries of current practice based on the authors' personal experience of surgical examinations. All the cases are graded in terms of likely appearance in the examinations. Top tips emphasize specific subjects which often cause confusion. The text includes both commonly asked and advanced questions relating to each case. Examples of the common procedures and props that come up in the skill-based examination format are included. This fully revised Third Edition now includes 175 photographs of clinical cases and signs as well as key manoeuvres performed during specific surgical examination routines.

1 Historische Entwicklung der Tracheotomie.- 1.1 Verbreitung der Tracheotomie im 19. Jahrhundert.- 1.2 Indikation und Technik der Tracheotomie um 1900.- 1.3 Technik der operativen Tracheotomie heute.- 1.4 Entwicklung der perkutanen Tracheo[s]tomie.- Literatur.- 2 Topographische Anatomie der vorderen Halsregion.- 2.1 Grenzen und Form des Halses.- 2.2 Subkutane Strukturen.- 2.3 Faszien und Bindegewebsraume.- 2.4 Halseingeweide.- 2.5 Gefasse im mittleren Halsdreieck.- 2.6 Operativer Zugang zur Trachea.- 3 Indikation und Zeitpunkt der Tracheotomie in der Intensivmedizin.- 3.1 Vor- und Nachteile der prolongierten translaryngealen Intubation.- 3.1.1 Laryngotracheale Intubationsschaden.- 3.1.2 Nosokomiale Infektionen.- 3.1.3 Atemphysiologie.- 3.1.4 Akzidentelle Extubation.- 3.2 Indikationen zur Tracheotomie.- 3.2.1 Laryngotracheale Schaden.- 3.2.2 Nosokomiale Infektionen.- 3.2.3 Atemphysiologie.- 3.2.4 Logistische, oekonomische und pflegerische Aspekte.- 3.3 Zeitpunkt der Tracheotomie.- 3.3.1 Gibt es pradiktive Faktoren fur die Notwendigkeit einer Tracheotomie?.- 3.4 Zusammenfassung.- Literatur.- 4 Perkutane Tracheotomie - Techniken und Komplikationen.- 4.1 Allgemeine Vorbemerkungen.- 4.1.1 Beatmungsverfahren und Monitoring wahrend der perkutanen Tracheotomie.- 4.1.2 Vorbereitung des Patienten und benoetigte Materialien.- 4.1.3 Personelle Voraussetzungen.- 4.1.4 Anatomische Landmarken.- 4.2 Allgemeine Komplikationen wahrend perkutaner Tracheotomie.- 4.3 Gegenwartige Techniken der perkutanen Tracheotomie und ihre speziellen Komplikationen.- 4.3.1 Perkutane Dilatationstracheotomie (PDT).- 4.3.2 Guide Wire Dilating Forceps (GWDF).- 4.3.3 Translaryngeale Tracheotomie (TLT).- 4.3.4 Ciaglia Blue Rhino (CBR).- 4.4 Besonderheiten des Trachealkanulenwechsels nach perkutaner Tracheotomie.- 4.5 Spatkomplikationen der Tracheotomie.- Literatur.- 5 Respiratorische Insuffizienz, Gerinnungsstoerungen und andere typische Probleme in der Intensivmedizin - Tracheotomie bei wem und wie?.- 5.1 Respiratorische Insuffizienz.- 5.1.1 Konventionell-offene Tracheotomie.- 5.1.2 Perkutane Techniken.- 5.2 Gerinnung.- 5.3 Schwierige anatomische Verhaltnisse.- Literatur.- 6 Die Tracheotomie aus Sicht der Hals-Nasen-Ohrenheilkunde.- 6.1 Tracheotomie in der Kopf-Hals-Chirurgie.- 6.2 Tracheotomie in der Intensivmedizin.- 6.3 Technik.- 6.4 Kontraindikationen der trachealen Punktionstechniken.- 6.5 Koniotomie.- 6.6 Stomaverschluss.- 6.7 Komplikationen der Tracheotomie.- 6.8 Postoperative Komplikationen.- Literatur.- 7 Die Tracheotomie in der pneumologisch-internistischen Intensivmedizin.- 7.1 Neue Techniken.- 7.2 Indikationen zur Tracheotomie.- 7.2.1 Schutz der Atemwege vor Komplikationen der Langzeitintubation?.- 7.2.2 Tracheotomie nach translaryngealer Intubation?.- 7.2.3 Zeitpunkt der Tracheotomie.- 7.2.4 Logistik der Tracheotomie.- 7.3 Tracheotomie und nicht-invasive Beatmung.- 7.4 Management von Trachealstenosen nach Tracheotomie oder translaryngealer Langzeitintubation.- 7.5 Zusammenfassung.- Literatur.- 8 Die Tracheostomie heute - aus der Sicht der Chirurgie.- 8.1 Moderne Methoden.- 8.2 Indikationen und Kontraindikationen.- 8.3 Aktueller Stand und Ausblick.- Literatur.- 9 Stellenwert der Tracheotomie aus der Sicht der Kinderheilkunde.- Literatur.- 10 Die Tracheotomie in der Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie.- 10.1 Tumorchirurgie.- 10.2 Kongenitale Anomalien.- 10.3 Gesichtstraumatologie.- 10.4 Dentogene Entzundungen.- 10.5 Operative Aspekte.- 10.6 Aspekte der stationaren Nachsorge.- 10.7 Schlussbemerkung.- Literatur.- 11 Nottracheotomie, Notkoniotomie und Notfalle bei Tracheostomatragern.- 11.1 Tracheotomie bei respiratorischen Notfallen.- 11.2 Die notfallmassige Koniotomie.- 11.2.1 Nu-Trake Krikotomie Set.- 11.2.2 Melker Notfall-Krikothyrotomie-Katheterset.- 11.3 Der Trachealkanulentrager als Notfallpatient.- Literatur.

In the Third Edition of Cosmetic Dermatology: Products and Procedures, accomplished dermatologist Dr. Zoe Diana Draelos delivers the latest information on procedural innovations in the rapidly developing field of cosmetic dermatology. This new edition is structured to follow the typical patient's cosmetic routing, from everyday moisturizing to adornment and anti-aging techniques. It includes summary boxes at the start of each section to allow for quick reference in a clinical setting, over 300 full-color images illustrate procedures, and demonstrates the benefits of cosmetic products and techniques. Cosmetic Dermatology combines the expertise of leaders in research, industry, surgery, and practice to introduce cutting edge concepts and outline the best techniques in the cosmetic field.. It addresses appearance issues affecting the skin, hair, and nails. The new edition offers a complete cosmetic regimen for the patients of any cosmetic dermatologist, whether hospital-based or in private practice. It also provides: A thorough introduction to basic concepts in dermatology, including skin physiology pertinent to cosmetic dermatology and the delivery of cosmetic actives A comprehensive exploration of skin hygiene products, including cleansers, moisturizers, and personal care products Practical discussions of adornments, including colored facial cosmetics, eye cosmetics, camouflaging products, nail cosmetics, and hair cosmetics In-depth examinations of anti-aging products and procedures, including cosmeceuticals, injectable anti-aging techniques, resurfacing techniques, and skin modulation techniques Cosmetic Dermatology is perfect for practicing and academic dermatologists, trainee dermatologists, dermatology nurses, and skin care industry researchers It will also earn a place in the libraries of gynecologists, medical aestheticians, family practitioners, and plastic surgeons.

Knife in the Fast Lane charts the history of care for sportspeople from the expert view of a doctor and orthopaedic surgeon with over 40 years' experience. Bill Ribbans gives you the inside track on the life of a surgeon operating on some of sport's biggest names. From looking after world champions from eight different sports and Olympians with 27 medals between them, to having his actions scrutinised by millions at Twickenham, Bill's experiences are interwoven with fascinating, surprising and controversial subjects from the annals of sports medicine. The book explores the legal minefields and ethical dilemmas faced by medics in sport. It deals with current issues like concussion, depression, drug-taking and the dangers of sporting academies. It also asks whether the enormous resources poured into elite medical care have really reduced harm to athletes or made them so fit, fast and strong that it threatens their long-term health.

Today hundreds of thousands of Americans carry pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) within their bodies. These battery-powered machines--small computers, in fact--deliver electricity to the heart to correct dangerous disorders of the heartbeat. But few doctors, patients, or scholars know the history of these devices or how "heart-rhythm management" evolved into a multi-billion-dollar manufacturing and service industry.

"Machines in Our Hearts" tells the story of these two implantable medical devices. Kirk Jeffrey, a historian of science and technology, traces the development of knowledge about the human heartbeat and follows surgeons, cardiologists, and engineers as they invent and test a variety of electronic devices. Numerous small manufacturing firms jumped into pacemaker production but eventually fell by the wayside, leaving only three American companies in the business today. Jeffrey profiles pioneering heart surgeons, inventors from the realms of engineering and medical research, and business leaders who built heart-rhythm management into an industry with thousands of employees and annual revenues in the hundreds of millions. As Jeffrey shows, the pacemaker (first implanted in 1958) and the ICD (1980) embody a paradox of high-tech health care: these technologies are effective and reliable but add billions to the nation's medical bill because of the huge growth in the number of patients who depend on implanted devices to manage their heartbeats.

This is a multidisciplinary publication for all fields of oral medicine. The book builds a bridge between basic and clinical sciences, promoting the exchange of information and the advancement of oral medicine for the benefit of patients and clinicians. It offers comprehensive coverage of new techniques, important developments, and innovative ideas in all fields of clinical dentistry.

This book is a compilation of surgical techniques and pearls for the management of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spinal pathology from some of the world's most prominent figures in spine surgery. The chapters are organized by case vignettes to reflect commonly encountered spinal diseases such as cervical disc herniation, cervical myelopathy, lumbar disc herniation, lumbar spinal stenosis, degenerative spondylolisthesis, degenerative disc disease, and deformity as well as conditions including cervical pseudoarthrosis and thoracic disc herniation. The surgical approaches include disc replacement, fusion, decompression, and laminoplasty as performed by expert spine surgeons as they lend their know-how on both minimally invasive and open techniques for the surgical management of spinal pathology. This book will enable spine surgeons, neurosurgeons, orthopaedic surgeons, fellows, residents, physiatrists, pain management professionals, and medical students to gain valuable insight into the typical presentations, appropriate evaluation, surgical techniques, benefits, complications, and the pearls and pitfalls in the treatment of spinal diseases.

Over the past decades, the field of computer-aided surgery has experienced tremendous developments due to the rapid growth of computing power and the improvements in imaging modalities. Based on the guidance of preoperative planning with CT, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or other volumetric image data associated with the patient, surgical navigation is being widely used in various human anatomies (eye, ear, nose, pelvis, etc.) for minimising the risks and improving the precision of the surgeries. Furthermore, robotic systems enable surgeons to perform advanced procedures with greater visualization and dexterity than traditional technology. In this book, the authors present current developments, applications and potential hazards in the domain of computer-aided surgery and robotic surgery. Topics in this compilation include surgical navigation system based on 3D Slicer using augmented reality (AR) technology; computer-assisted minimally invasive surgery; a navigation system in bimaxillary orthognathic surgery; spinal surgical navigation system; scrub nurse robot systems for laparoscopic surgery; ultrasound imaging for robotic orthopedic surgery, etc.

Crash Course - your effective everyday study companion PLUS the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have all the information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success. Crash Course Quick Reference Guide to Medicine and Surgery is a unique new volume in the series, spanning the core clinical topics across the medical curriculum. It is as useful for your first day as a clinical medical student as it is for preparing for your medical finals and beyond. Presented in a consistent format that is clear, concise and easy to assimilate, it is an essential text for any medical student or junior doctor. Includes the core medicine and surgery that you need for examinations Clear explanations for every common medical condition with an emphasis on the key points A consistent format to allow quick reference for each disease Maintains a focus throughout on questions that commonly appear in the final MBBS examinations Mnemonics, memory aids and figures are included to aid with revision Written by recent graduates together with consultants and experts for each specialty- those closest to what is essential for exam success Quality assured by leading Faculty Advisors - to ensure complete accuracy of information Co-written by specialty experts Comes with access to the complete electronic version for enhanced anytime, anywhere access, on or offline, with seamless real-time integration between devices Written by senior medical students or junior doctors - authors WHO REALLY UNDERSTAND today's exam situation! Senior Faculty Advisors ensure complete accuracy of the text! Rich artwork programme and other useful aide-memoires help you remember the key points! Self-Assessment section - fully updated to reflect new curriculum requirements - helps you maximise your grade!

The treatment of bile duct benign pathology demands a multidisciplinary approach, involving a team of both specialised physicians and solid infrastructure. Radiologists, endoscopists, and surgeons are all involved in the treatment of these kinds of patients. This statement is also true for the diagnosis and treatment of the catastrophic results of bile duct injury. Cholecystectomy is one of the most common surgical procedures done either openly or through laparoscopy. The presence of bile duct injury is one of its most severe complications. The solution for this unfortunate event poses a technically demanding approach that involves an array of alternatives comprising surgical and radio-interventional procedures. This book focuses on benign bile duct diseases, mainly related to iatrogenic bile duct injury. The reader will find a complete and profound review of bile duct anatomy and function, a thorough explanation about the type of bile duct injuries and how to approach them, beautiful descriptions of both the surgical and radiological techniques used in the management of bile duct injuries, a compilation of the experience of a high-yield centre of this kind of diseases, and logical techniques to lower the incidence of these injuries. This text is aimed at an audience composed of health care professionals involved in the integrative treatment of iatrogenic bile duct injuries. In a world where the best medical evidence defines the most effective therapeutic alternative, this book focuses on giving a solid and broad enough basis upon which medical teams can approach this disease.

William Hamilton's "History of Medicine, Surgery and Anatomy", penned during the early nineteenth century, is an elegantly written discussion of the development of medicine and surgery from the dawn of humanity to the eighteenth century. The authors have rewritten this chronicle, replacing the British English of the period with modern American English, to suit a contemporary readership and thereby add a valuable resource to the arsenal of medical students, healthcare professionals, and other individuals who wish to study with enthusiasm and intellectual curiosity the history of medicine and surgery. The authors hope that this current work makes an obscure masterpiece readily accessible and comprehensible to the modern reader. The original 737-page text has been reduced to 161 pages and retitled "Hamilton's History of Medicine and Surgery". Hamilton's rhetorical flights and repetitions, characteristic of English non-fiction written during the early nineteenth century, have been removed to make the text easier to understand, and some of the more aggressively ethnocentric passages have been removed so as to provide a fairer account of the development of medicine and surgery. The authors have included some of Hamilton's original footnotes and incorporated additional footnotes in order to balance respect for the original text with the needs and interests of the modern reader. Contemporary publications to which the reader can refer in order to study in greater detail various topics noted in the text are cited in new footnotes. This abridged version delineates significant events pertaining to medicine and surgery prior to the nineteenth century and discusses the lives of historical figures and the paradigms in which they practised the art of healing in a concise manner. The original text lacks images, and the authors have incorporated 45 images of historical figures to enrich this revised version. "Hamilton's History of Medicine and Surgery" richly portrays the odysseys of medicine's champions and the social and religious milieus in which their efforts to alleviate illness took place, and presents to the reader an opportunity to comprehend more fully the evolution of the art of healing.

This is a fully updated edition of the hugely successful OSCEs for the MRCS Part B: A Bailey and Love Revision Guide. The content has been revised in line with recent changes to the examination, such as the introduction of microbiology and applied surgical sciences and changes from patient safety to clinical and procedural skills.Popular with trainee surgeons preparing for the oral element of the MRCS (the objective structured clinical examination, or OSCE), this revision guide will maximise the chances of success in surgical examinations.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfectionssuch as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed worksworldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ Abhandlungen Aus Dem Gebiete Der Praktischen Chirurgie U. Der Pathologischen Physiologie: ... Mit Besonderer Rucksicht Auf Die Dieffenbach'sche Klinik In Berlin Herman Lebert Veit u. Comp., 1848

The study guide includes lab activities for each chapter that inspire learning through creative and practical applications, hundreds of questions in each chapter to help reinforce and test your understanding of the concepts, image-labeling exercises to build your knowledge of instruments and anatomy, and case studies with related questions to develop and sharpen your critical thinking skills.

Interest in surgical research was a decisive factor in the surgical advances seen in the 20th century. From the "stormy petrel" of surgery (John B. Murphy) to the pioneering Mayo brothers and the gifted surgeons who revolutionised cardiac surgery (Drs Blalock, DeBakey, both Lilleheis, and Wangensteen), surgeons have advanced their practice by carefully planned and conducted studies. The principles of surgical research formulated by these leaders still pertain to the many challenges of contemporary surgery. Research results have a direct benefit when applied to the clinical sciences and patient care. Procedures that were once extraordinary, such as open-heart surgery, are now almost routine. Knowing that research is the basis for evidence-based medicine makes it obvious that interest in research facilitates the understanding and application of evidence-based principles. Principles of Research: From Idea to Publication draws on Dr Toledo-Pereyra's extensive experience as a surgeon, teacher, researcher, and research director to present profiles of accomplished scientists who exemplify the best traditions of surgical research.

Specifically designed to help candidates revise for the MRCS exam, this two-volume pack features 350 Single Best Answer multiple choice questions, and 250 Extended Matching Questions, divided into 96 themes, covering the whole syllabus. Containing everything candidates need to pass the MRCS Part A, the pack focuses intensively on the application of basic sciences (applied surgical anatomy, physiology, and pathology) to the management of surgical patients. The high level of detail included within the questions and their explanations allows effective self-assessment of knowledge and quick identification of key areas requiring further attention. Varying approaches to Single Best Answer multiple choice questions are used, giving effective exam practice and guidance through revision and exam technique. This includes clinical case questions, positively-worded questions, requiring selection of the most appropriate of relatively correct answers; 'two-step' or 'double-jump' questions, requiring several cognitive steps to arrive at the correct answer; as well as factual recall questions, prompting basic recall of facts.

Specifically designed to help candidates revise for the MRCS exam, this book features 250 extended matching questions divided into 96 themes, covering the whole syllabus. Containing everything candidates need to pass the MRCS Part A EMQ section of the exam, the book focuses intensively on topics relating to principles of surgery-in-general, including peri-operative care, post-operative management and critical care, surgical technique and technology, management and legal issues in surgery, clinical microbiology, emergency medicine and trauma management, and principles of surgical oncology. The high level of detail included within the questions and their explanations allows effective self-assessment of knowledge and quick identification of key areas requiring further attention. Varying approaches to extended matching questions are used, giving effective exam practice and guidance through revision and exam technique. This includes clinical case questions, positively-worded questions, requiring selection of the most appropriate of relatively correct answers; 'two-step' or 'double-jump' questions, requiring several cognitive steps to arrive at the correct answer; as well as factual recall questions, prompting basic recall of facts.

Surgical pathologists play a central role in patient surveillance and treatment by surgeons, radiation oncologists, and medical oncologists. Although salivary gland tumors are uncommon overall, their histopathologic diversity and challenge command the attention of practicing surgical pathologists. Atlas of Salivary Gland Pathology focuses on the diagnostic approach to salivary gland neoplasia-one of the more challenging fields within surgical pathology-emphasizing the need to understand downstream implications with respect to patient surveillance and treatment. The presence of formidable histologic mimicry in salivary gland neoplasia is well-documented in the pathology literature and has also been observed in the consultation practice of the volume editor. This textbook is designed with the needs of practicing surgical pathologists and pathologists-in-training in mind, providing a comprehensive overview of both common and rare salivary gland neoplasms. The primary educational objectives for readers include the following: 1) distinguish benign from low-grade malignant salivary gland neoplasms, 2) effectively use histochemical, immunohistochemical, and cytogenetic studies in challenging cases, 3) understand which diagnoses merit additional surgery and/or adjuvant therapy (radiation, chemotherapy), and 4) enhance pathologist-to-clinician communication in the setting of salivary gland disease.

Specifically designed to help candidates revise for the MRCS exam, this book features 350 Single Best Answer multiple choice questions, covering the whole syllabus. Containing everything candidates need to pass the MRCS Part A SBA section of the exam, it focuses intensively on the application of basic sciences (applied surgical anatomy, physiology, and pathology) to the management of surgical patients. The high level of detail included within the questions and their explanations allows effective self-assessment of knowledge and quick identification of key areas requiring further attention. Varying approaches to Single Best Answer multiple choice questions are used, giving effective exam practice and guidance through revision and exam technique. This includes clinical case questions, 'positively-worded' questions, requiring selection of the most appropriate of relatively correct answers; 'two-step' or 'double-jump' questions, requiring several cognitive steps to arrive at the correct answer; as well as 'factual recall' questions, prompting basic recall of facts.

The first guide to identifying and assessing changes following urologic surgery with follow-up protocols What is the normal appearance of a kidney after radio frequency ablation of a tumor and what does a local recurrence look like? How does the urine flow down the ureters after a trans-uretero-ureterostomy? What is the normal appearance of the urinary tract after a cystoplasty? Most clinicians would be hard-pressed to provide answers to such fundamental questions concerning post-surgical anatomy and physiology, and equally challenged to find evidence-based information on the subject. Most of the literature in radiology and urologic surgery is orientated towards diagnosis and disease management. Although this often includes complications and outcomes, the clinician is often in the dark as to the anatomical and physiological changes that follow successful treatment especially in cases involving conservative or reconstructive surgery. To rectify this, the editors invited colleagues to share insights gleaned during their careers. The results are contained in Radiology and Follow-up of Urologic Surgery. Extremely well-illustrated throughout with color photographs and line drawings, Radiology and Follow-up of Urologic Surgery: * Features sections devoted to each of the organs of the genito-urinary tract with chapters covering the major diseases and operations that are used to treat them * Focuses on the new normal following surgery with an emphasis on the identification of normal changes versus complications * Covers the radiologic changes and biochemical and histological findings which are found following reconstructions * Offers guidelines for clinical and radiological follow up after urological surgery in some key areas Radiology and Follow-up of Urologic Surgery is essential reading for surgical residents in urology, as well as radiology residents specializing in urology. It also belongs on the reference shelves of urologists, urological surgeons, obstetric/gynecologic surgeons, and radiologists with an interest in the field, at whatever stage in their career.

All surgeons want to be better surgeons... They work hard to be respected by their peers, appreciated by their patients, and valued by their communities. Most of the estimated 200 million surgeries performed worldwide every year go as anticipated, with positive patient outcomes. However, the number of surgical complications and preventable medical errors still remains unacceptably high. Why are experienced surgeons still creating so many adverse events? More importantly, what can surgeons do to better address the situation? This book seeks to answer these questions. The book provides pragmatic examples on how good surgeons can grow from being technically brilliant to becoming empathetic and capable of providing safe, compassionate, and more effective patient care. The book follows trauma surgeon Philip Stahel's 20-year journey from his 'rookie years' in internship and residency, to his development as a global patient safety advocate, renowned academician and teacher, and compassionate surgeon. The book touches on why our current patient safety protocols and checklists fail to keep patients safe and how a physician-driven initiative with credible leadership is needed to build a sustainable 'culture of patient safety'. Written for a wide audience and based on the paradigm that "good judgment comes from experience which comes from poor judgment", the book provides in-depth coverage of all the critical and timely components of safe surgical care, relates practical tips for improving the quality of partnerships between surgeons and patients, and offers a practical guide on how to reduce the learning curve to becoming a better surgeon.