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Occupational Voice Loss (Hardcover, New): Nerys Williams, Paul Carding Occupational Voice Loss (Hardcover, New)
Nerys Williams, Paul Carding
R5,077 Discovery Miles 50 770 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The first guide to cover aspects of voice loss from an occupational health perspective, this reference covers procedures to detect, assess, and prevent voice loss in schools, industrial facilities, and other workplace environments, as well as covers occupational groups at risk and risk factors for developing voice loss-analyzing various chemical, environmental, psychological, and medical causes of this potentially work-related condition.

Emergency Pediatric Surgery, An Issue of Surgical Clinics, Volume 97-1 (Hardcover): Todd A. Ponsky, Aaron Garrison Emergency Pediatric Surgery, An Issue of Surgical Clinics, Volume 97-1 (Hardcover)
Todd A. Ponsky, Aaron Garrison
R2,402 R2,200 Discovery Miles 22 000 Save R202 (8%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This issue of Surgical Clinics of North America focuses on Pediatric Surgery, and is edited by Drs. Todd Ponsky and Aaron Garrison. Articles will include: Solid Organ Injury in Pediatric Surgery; Non-accidental Trauma in Pediatric Surgery; Head and C-spine Evaluation for the Pediatric Surgeon; Abdominal Trauma Evaluation for the Pediatric Surgeon; The Role of Laparoscopy in Pediatric Trauma; The Pediatric Airway and Esophageal Foreign Bodies; Pediatric Appendicitis; Intussusception and Lower GI Bleeding; Pediatric Vascular Access; Pediatric Incarcerated Hernias; Malrotation and Midgut Volvulus in Pediatric Surgery; Pediatric Testicular Torsion; Soft Tissue Abscess and Complex Wound Closure in Pediatric Surgery; Pediatric Ovarian Torsion; Timing of Anesthesia for Pediatric Surgery; and more!

Technological Advances in Sinus and Skull Base Surgery, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America, Volume 50-3... Technological Advances in Sinus and Skull Base Surgery, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America, Volume 50-3 (Hardcover)
Raj Sindwani
R2,388 R2,185 Discovery Miles 21 850 Save R203 (9%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Raj Sindwani, is devoted to Technological Advances in Sinus and Skull Base Surgery. Articles in this outstanding issue include: Evolution in Visualization for Sinus and Skull Base Surgery; Organism (Microbiome) Analysis Techniques and Implications for CRS; Topical drug therapies for CRS; Absorbable Biomaterials and Nasal Packing; Stents and Drug-Eluting Stents in Rhinology; Evolving Functionality and Applications of Microdebrider Technology; Innovation in Balloon Catheter Technology; Emerging Roles of Coblation in Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery; Application of Ultrasonic Aspirators in Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery; Next Tier Surgical Navigation Systems in Sinus and Skull Base Surgery; Robotics in Sinus and Skull Base Surgery; Emerging Role of 3-D Printing in Rhinology; Advances in Endoscopic Skull Base Reconstruction: An Evolution of Materials and Methods; and Integrated Full Solution Imaging and Intelligent Informatics.

Viva Practice for the FRCS(Urol) and Postgraduate Urology Examinations (Paperback, 2nd edition): Manit Arya, Iqbal Shergill,... Viva Practice for the FRCS(Urol) and Postgraduate Urology Examinations (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Manit Arya, Iqbal Shergill, Herman Fernando, Jas Kalsi, Asif Muneer, …
R1,649 Discovery Miles 16 490 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This is the first revision book to be published specifically for candidates sitting the FRCS(Urol) examination, which tests the required standard of a recognised Urology specialist. It provides a selection of common clinical scenarios together with a guide to answering the FRCS(Urol) questions. Each chapter is written by Consultant Urological Surgeons or Senior Urology Trainees who have already been successful in passing the examination. This second edition responds to continual changes in practice: The chapters on urological cancers including prostate cancer, bladder cancer and renal cancer have important updates due to emergence of new evidence and changes in NICE, EAU and AUA guidelines. Substantial revisions to other sections such as paediatric urology, female urology, urinary stone disease, benign prostatic hyperplasia and uro-technology to meet standards of current best practice. Adds an extra chapter on the TNM classification of urological cancers. The book remains an invaluable revision tool for the FRCS(Urol) and will also be useful for individuals sitting the FEBU and equivalent postgraduate urological examinations in the USA, Australia and Asia. Established consultants will also find value in the text as a 'refresher' in areas outside their subspecialist interest.

Male Urethral Reconstruction and the Management of Urethral Stricture Disease, An Issue of Urologic Clinics, Volume 44-1... Male Urethral Reconstruction and the Management of Urethral Stricture Disease, An Issue of Urologic Clinics, Volume 44-1 (Hardcover)
Lee C. Zhao
R2,398 R2,195 Discovery Miles 21 950 Save R203 (8%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Dr. Zhao has assembled the top experts in the field of urology to present state-of-the-art clinical reviews devoted to Male Urethral Reconstruction and the Management of Urethral Stricture Disease. The issue is divided into three sections, with focus on evlaluation and follow up, urethroplasty technique, and conditions affecting outcomes. Authors have specifically addressed the following topics: Definition of successful treatment and optimal follow up in urethral strictures; Cost analyses for evaluation and treatment of urethral strictures; Sexual dysfunction after urethroplasty; Endoscopic treatment of urethral stricture; Endoscopic treatment for urethral stenosis; Patient selection for urethroplasty technique: EPA vs Graft; Effect of graft location in urethroplasty; Non-transecting urethroplasty; Urethroplasty for panurethral urethral stricture; Use of alternative graft material in urethroplasty; Effect of Lichen Sclerosis on success of urethroplasty; Treatment of radiation induced urethral strictures; Effect of artificial urethral sphincters on strictures; Urethral strictures after transgender surgery; and Management of urethral strictures after hypospadias repair. Readers will come away with the current clinical diagnosis and management strategies that they can employ immediately.

Management of Metastatic Liver Tumors, An Issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America, Volume 30-1 (Hardcover): Michael... Management of Metastatic Liver Tumors, An Issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America, Volume 30-1 (Hardcover)
Michael D'Angelica
R1,989 Discovery Miles 19 890 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America, guest edited by Dr. Michael I. D'Angelica, is devoted to Management of Metastatic Liver Tumors. Dr. D'Angelica has assembled expert authors to review the following topics: Surgical management of liver metastases of colorectal cancer; Surgical management of liver metastases of breast cancer; Surgical management of liver metastases of neuroendocrine tumors; Surgical management of liver metastases of sarcoma (including GIST); Surgical management of liver metastases of gynecologic cancers; Surgical management of liver metastases of genitourinary cancers; Surgical management of liver metastases of uveal and dermal melanoma; Is there a role for locoregional therapies for non-colorectal GI malignancies?; Intra-arterial chemotherapy for liver metastases; External beam radiation for liver metastases; Isolated hepatic perfusion for liver metastases; Debate: Improvements in systemic therapies for liver metastases will soon render locoregional treatments obsolete; Debate: Improvements in systemic therapies for liver metastases will increase the role of locoregional treatments; and more!

Managing Anxiety - A Training Manual (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition): Helen Kennerley Managing Anxiety - A Training Manual (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Helen Kennerley
R1,153 Discovery Miles 11 530 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Anxiety states are commonly encountered in general practice. In the past they have often been treated with tranquillizers, but because of the risk of side effects many health case workers would prefer to use an effective non-pharmacological therapy. Managing Anxiety sets out an alternative, psychological approach, one which has been shown to work as well as drug therapy while being no more expensive. The approach involves teaching self-help skills to anxious individuals so that they can take control of their own anxiety symptoms. This revised edition contains new sections for therapist guidance on post-traumatic stress disorder and 'executive stress' or 'burnout', and self-help sections on assertiveness and time management. The new edition is well presented with many case studies. It takes account of all the developments in psychological care of patients which have occurred in the five years since the publication of the first edition. This practical guide has been developed for both psychologists and non-psychologists, and is suitable for trainees and fully qualified health and occupational professionals alike.

Atlas of Surgical Correction of Female Genital Malformation (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2015): Lan Zhu, Felix Wong, Jinghe Lang Atlas of Surgical Correction of Female Genital Malformation (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2015)
Lan Zhu, Felix Wong, Jinghe Lang
R5,621 Discovery Miles 56 210 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book discusses a rare form of female genital tract abnormality. It starts with an introduction to modern pre-surgical diagnostic tools, including hysterosalpingography, 3D ultrasound and MRI. From external to internal genitalia, this book introduces all commonly known malformations, as well as a variety of rare congenital malformations of the female genital tract. For each malformation, it includes indications, timing, surgical illustration, contraindication, anaesthesia, surgical procedure, postoperative treatment and key points. In order to facilitate understanding, extensive illustrations and surgical images are also provided. This text offers a comprehensive guide for clinicians, helping them to accurately diagnose and treat these patients, who may present with different clinical manifestations. The authors are well-known gynecologists actively involved in the diagnosis and treatment of difficult diseases.

Breast Diseases - An Evidence-Based Pocket Guide (Paperback, 1st ed. 2019): Guilherme Novita, Antonio Luiz Frasson, Eduardo... Breast Diseases - An Evidence-Based Pocket Guide (Paperback, 1st ed. 2019)
Guilherme Novita, Antonio Luiz Frasson, Eduardo Camargo Millen, Felipe Zerwes, Francisco Pimentel Cavalcante
R2,336 Discovery Miles 23 360 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Designed in a small-format for practical reading and point-of-care setting use, this work presents the most up-to-date concepts on breast diseases. The main objective of this book is to propagate current knowledge of the most frequent breast diseases, being a quick reference, evidence-based manual covering the major clinical scenarios in mastology. The essence of the work can be summarized in the following sentence: "access to maximum content in the least amount of time." The book contains data that will allow readers to understand and treat patients with different complaints and diseases. Each chapter presents a flow chart and a summary of the five major publications on the subject. This is unique in comparison with other books in this medical specialty. Developed by a team of international expert specialists who deal with breast pathologies on a daily basis, the book also includes additional contributions from experienced, renowned professionals in interdisciplinary specialties related to the main area. This book will be of interest to physicians who deal with breast diseases and wish to improve their knowledge through exposure to state-of-the-art data and best practices advice. It is also directed to medical students and residents in training within mastology. (This title was originally published in Portuguese by the Brazilian publisher Atheneu in 2011 and has sold very well and gone into a third edition, published in 2017. The Editors have all English language rights, detailed in the attached contract, although it is in Portuguese).

Hemostasis in Head and Neck Surgery, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America, Volume 49-3 (Hardcover, UK ed.):... Hemostasis in Head and Neck Surgery, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America, Volume 49-3 (Hardcover, UK ed.)
Carl H. Snyderman, Harshita Pant
R2,402 R2,223 Discovery Miles 22 230 Save R179 (7%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Bleeding is a major factor that hinders visualization in head and neck surgery and is a risk factor for intraoperative complications and perioperative morbidity. Endoscopic approaches also pose significant technical challenges to managing expected intraoperative bleeding and vascular injury. The approach for this publication in Otolaryngologic Clinics is to provide clinically relevant information in a problem-based manner that encompasses assessment to identify patients with a high risk for vascular complications, pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative strategies to manage expected bleeding and major vessel injury during endoscopic sinus and skull base surgery for inflammatory and neoplastic diseases. Clinically relevant anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and surgical and interventional radiology techniques to manage bleeding are outlined and an algorithm for management of major vessel injury such as internal carotid artery injury is presented. Because skull base surgery is generally undertaken as a team approach, this information is relevant to the subspecialized ENT surgeon from rhinology or head and neck specializations, to neurosurgeons, to interventional radiologists, and to neurophysiologists who monitors intraoperative cerebral and cranial nerve activity for these operations. Carl Snyderman leads this issue with Harshita Pant and has composed topics and assembled an expert group of practitioners to provide information. The reader will find this a novel, focused, and indispensable resource on all issues of hemostatis in head and neck surgery.

A Prophet in His Own Country - A Biography of Henry Lilley Smith, MRCS, (1788-1859), Surgeon, of Southam, Warwickshire... A Prophet in His Own Country - A Biography of Henry Lilley Smith, MRCS, (1788-1859), Surgeon, of Southam, Warwickshire (Paperback)
Alastair Robson
R452 R367 Discovery Miles 3 670 Save R85 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Henry Lilley Smith (1788-1859) was born and bred in Southam, Warwickshire. After an apprenticeship to a surgeon-apothecary, he attended Guy's Hospital (where he was a 'surgical dresser' to the distinguished Guy's surgeon Sir Astley Cooper). After a period of secondment to the Army whilst a student, treating repatriated soldiers following the disastrous battle of Corunna in the Peninsular war, he returned to Guy's and completed his studies, becoming a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1810. He was to spend his entire professional career in Southam; initially appointed Parish Surgeon, in 1818 he established an 'Infirmary for the Treatment of Diseases of the Eye and Ear' in the town, where he provided his services entirely without charge, and then, in 1823, opened a Provident (or 'self-sufficient') Dispensary - 'the first in the Kingdom' - for the medical care of the local working-class population and their families. Despite sustained professional opposition during Henry Lilley Smith's lifetime, by the end of the century many more Provident Dispensaries for the working-class had been established, 'self-sufficiency' being recognised as 'best practice'; this principle (with additional financial support from the State) was adopted by Lloyd George in his National Insurance Act of 1911. A Prophet in His Own Country attempts to restore the reputation of a Victorian country surgeon, whose remarkable and innovative schemes for the provision of affordable health care for Warwickshire's working-class families have been almost completely forgotten.

Advances in Surgery, 2015 (Hardcover, Uk Ed.): John L. Cameron Advances in Surgery, 2015 (Hardcover, Uk Ed.)
John L. Cameron
R2,948 Discovery Miles 29 480 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Each year, Advances in Surgery reviews the most current practices in general surgery. A distinguished editorial board, headed by Dr. John Cameron, identifies key areas of major progress and controversy and invites preeminent specialists to contribute original articles devoted to these topics. These insightful overviews in general surgery bring concepts to a clinical level and explore their everyday impact on patient care.

Year Book of Surgery 2015 (Hardcover, Uk Ed.): Kevin E Behrns Year Book of Surgery 2015 (Hardcover, Uk Ed.)
Kevin E Behrns
R2,509 Discovery Miles 25 090 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Year Book of Surgery brings you abstracts of the articles that reported the year's breakthrough developments in surgery, carefully selected from more than 500 journals worldwide. Expert commentaries evaluate the clinical importance of each article and discuss its application to your practice. There's no faster or easier way to stay informed! The Year Book of Surgery is published annually in September, and includes topics such as: Trauma; Burns; Critical Care; Transplantation; Surgical Infection; Would Healing; Oncology; Vascular Surgery; and General Thoracic Surgery.

Computer-Guided Applications for Dental Implants, Bone Grafting, and Reconstructive Surgery (adapted translation) (Hardcover,... Computer-Guided Applications for Dental Implants, Bone Grafting, and Reconstructive Surgery (adapted translation) (Hardcover, Adapted Translation)
Marco Rinaldi, Scott D Ganz, Angelo Mottola
R5,357 Discovery Miles 53 570 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Written by recognized dental implant surgery experts Marco Rinaldi, Scott Ganz, and Angelo Mottola, Computer-Guided Applications for Dental Implants, Bone Grafting, and Reconstructive Surgery is the first text to provide state-of-the-art information on procedures and techniques used in guided dental implant surgery and bone grafting. It begins with the basic principles of guided dental implants including anatomical obstacles, pathologies, and pharmacological management of patients, and then uses a templated, atlas format to discuss clinical case studies. With a companion website includes videos demonstrating surgical procedures, this text makes it easier for the entire surgical team to share in the diagnosis and treatment planning for patients receiving implants. Coverage of computer-guided surgery from treatment planning to recovery includes a combination of actual 3-D computed imagery and clinical photos to clearly demonstrate implant surgeries. Bone grafting protocols address 3-D evaluation of bone density and the use of bone grafts to augment bone volume prior to dental implant surgery. 40 case studies include pre- and post-operative considerations as well as the description of the surgical procedure, using high-quality clinical photos as well as CT and 3-D images to clearly illustrate every guided-implant challenge. Over 1,800 full-color images include pre-, intra-, and post-operative photographs, showing pathologies, procedures, and outcomes. Expert, authoritative authors provide guidance based upon extensive experience with current techniques as well as the latest technological advances in guided-implant surgery. A companion website includes 10 video clips that are linked to selected clinical cases in the text. Digital book formats supplement the print book, making this reference easy to access on iPads, tablets, e-readers, and smart phones.

Hypospadias - Risk Factors, Epidemiology & Surgical Outcomes (Hardcover): Daniel H Preston Hypospadias - Risk Factors, Epidemiology & Surgical Outcomes (Hardcover)
Daniel H Preston
R3,774 Discovery Miles 37 740 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Hypospadias is recognised as one the most common congenital malformations in male newborns, resulting in an abnormal opening of urethral meatus. It is regarded as a multifactorial disorder in which interactions between genetics, maternal and environmental factors lead to hypoplastic development of the ventral side of the penis, either dependently or in an interaction with other factors. This book discusses the risk factors of hypospadias. It also examines the epidemiology and surgical outcomes of hypospadias.

Essentials of General Surgery and Surgical Specialties (Paperback, Sixth, International Edition): Peter F. Lawrence Essentials of General Surgery and Surgical Specialties (Paperback, Sixth, International Edition)
Peter F. Lawrence
R1,676 Discovery Miles 16 760 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Now combining general surgery and the specialties in one volume, this Sixth Edition of Essentials of General Surgery and Surgical Specialties focuses on the information all medical students need to know to pass the NBME surgery shelf or other surgery rotation examinations. This new edition of Lawrence's popular text offers concise, high-yield content and a smaller format ideal for study on the go. Updated to reflect the latest advances in the field, it provides the authoritative, up-to-date content today's busy medical students need for exam success. Includes general surgery and surgical specialties all in one volume Offers authoritative information by leading surgery educators Provides five in-book practice questions per chapter, with additional questions online Practice questions include answers and references to the area within the text where the topics are covered Focuses on high-yield information for quick reference eBook available for purchase. Fast, smart, and convenient, today's eBooks can transform learning. These interactive, fully searchable tools offer 24/7 access on multiple devices, the ability to highlight and share notes, and more

Radiology and Follow-up of Urologic Surgery (Hardcover): C. Woodhouse Radiology and Follow-up of Urologic Surgery (Hardcover)
C. Woodhouse
R2,916 Discovery Miles 29 160 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

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.

ABC of Orthopaedics and Trauma (Paperback): K Sugand ABC of Orthopaedics and Trauma (Paperback)
K Sugand
R1,119 Discovery Miles 11 190 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Fully illustrated throughout with a wide range of scans, images and line drawings, ABC of Orthopaedics and Trauma provides practical guidance on the diagnosis, treatment and management of orthopaedic conditions, and assists with the initial assessment based on common presentations. Written by a team of renowned expert orthopaedic surgeons and rheumatologists, it includes coverage of the current national guidelines from NICE and professional bodies. Twenty-four chapters cover all the major areas of this vast speciality using a digestible and reader-friendly approach, including sections on fractures, joint replacements, rheumatological disorders, osteoarthritis, emergencies, and post-operative care. Introduction to specialist topics like metabolic bone disease, peripheral nerve injury, paediatric orthopaedics and tumours are also featured. Topics consist of history and examination, investigation and initial management of common orthopaedic trauma and elective presentations. In addition, this full-colour, user-friendly reference guide offers readers a look at the day-to-day clinical practice of a speciality that will affect at least half of the global population at some point, covering further chapters on epidemiology, biomechanics, common procedures, future developments and education. ABC of Orthopaedics and Trauma is an excellent resource for all healthcare professionals caring for patients with musculoskeletal and orthopaedic related disorders. This will be a valuable reference to orthopaedic trainees, sports physicians, physiotherapists, nurses, occupational therapists, clinical researchers and student doctors.

Bioceramics - Materials and Applications IV - Ceramic Transactions V147 (Hardcover, New): V. Sundar Bioceramics - Materials and Applications IV - Ceramic Transactions V147 (Hardcover, New)
V. Sundar
R3,114 Discovery Miles 31 140 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The content from these proceedings comes from a symposium honoring Larry Hench, a pioneer in the field of bioceramics. Prof. Hench has condensed his Sosman Lecture into the keynote paper of this volume. In addition, this proceedings draws together research in the different aspects of bioceramics and illustrates its unifying themes. Apatites and active bone substitute materials are well represented, with extended analyses of processing effects and variations in making these materials more functional. Included in this volume are a series of papers on interactions between ceramics and biological environments with some much needed analysis of why ceramics succeed or don't in vivo.

Dr. Mutter's Marvels - A True Tale of Intrigue and Innovation at the Dawn of Modern Medicine (Paperback): Cristin... Dr. Mutter's Marvels - A True Tale of Intrigue and Innovation at the Dawn of Modern Medicine (Paperback)
Cristin O'Keefe Aptowicz
R488 R416 Discovery Miles 4 160 Save R72 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Butchering Art - Joseph Lister's Quest to Transform the Grisly World of Victorian Medicine (Paperback): Lindsey... The Butchering Art - Joseph Lister's Quest to Transform the Grisly World of Victorian Medicine (Paperback)
Lindsey Fitzharris 1
R334 R271 Discovery Miles 2 710 Save R63 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

DAILY MAIL, GUARDIAN AND OBSERVER BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2017 Winner of the 2018 PEN/E.O. Wilson Prize for Literary Science Writing Shortlisted for the 2018 Wellcome Book Prize Shortlisted for the 2018 Wolfson Prize The story of a visionary British surgeon whose quest to unite science and medicine delivered us into the modern world - the safest time to be alive in human history In The Butchering Art, historian Lindsey Fitzharris recreates a critical turning point in the history of medicine, when Joseph Lister transformed surgery from a brutal, harrowing practice to the safe, vaunted profession we know today. Victorian operating theatres were known as 'gateways of death', Fitzharris reminds us, since half of those who underwent surgery didn't survive the experience. This was an era when a broken leg could lead to amputation, when surgeons often lacked university degrees, and were still known to ransack cemeteries to find cadavers. While the discovery of anaesthesia somewhat lessened the misery for patients, ironically it led to more deaths, as surgeons took greater risks. In squalid, overcrowded hospitals, doctors remained baffled by the persistent infections that kept mortality rates stubbornly high. At a time when surgery couldn't have been more dangerous, an unlikely figure stepped forward: Joseph Lister, a young, melancholy Quaker surgeon. By making the audacious claim that germs were the source of all infection - and could be treated with antiseptics - he changed the history of medicine forever. With a novelist's eye for detail, Fitzharris brilliantly conjures up the grisly world of Victorian surgery, revealing how one of Britain's greatest medical minds finally brought centuries of savagery, sawing and gangrene to an end.

Minimally Invasive Techniques in Pediatric Urology - Endourology, Laparoscopy and Robotics (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2022): Ciro... Minimally Invasive Techniques in Pediatric Urology - Endourology, Laparoscopy and Robotics (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2022)
Ciro Esposito, Ramnath Subramaniam, Francois Varlet, Lorenzo Masieri
R4,128 R3,785 Discovery Miles 37 850 Save R343 (8%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

In the last 10 years, the management of paediatric urological pathologies has been radically transformed; over 70% of all cases can now be treated with minimally invasive techniques. This book is unique in its format, because for each pathology it explores all MIS techniques available for its treatment (laparoscopy, retroperitoneoscopy, robotics, prone position, pneumovesicoscopy, endourology, laser, fetoendoscopy, etc.). Each technique is described in a dedicated chapter, which includes a video of the procedure that can be viewed online. Written by internationally renowned paediatric urology experts, the book offers a valuable toolkit for surgeons, paediatricians and urologists.

Smart Surgeons; Sharp Decisions - Cognitive skills to avoid errors & achieve results (Paperback): Uttam Shiralkar Smart Surgeons; Sharp Decisions - Cognitive skills to avoid errors & achieve results (Paperback)
Uttam Shiralkar
R827 R730 Discovery Miles 7 300 Save R97 (12%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A vital question that concerns many: how to make surgery safer? Is it by tightening the regulations and imposing rigid protocols or by empowering surgeons with the resources to help them make safer decisions? This is the book for those who would choose the second option. What do you think separates smart surgeons from the rest? Why, on the other hand, do surgeons make blunders despite having experience and knowledge? There is only one answer to both questions -- it is decision-making. Decision-making is an art and is at the heart of surgery. It decides between excellent and poor surgical performance. Although a vital part of professional activity, surgeons are not generally aware of how to optimise decision-making skills. Making a good decision is a skill that, like any skill, needs to be developed and this book reveals how surgeons can sharpen these skills. Presented here are the findings from decision science that surgeons, irrespective of speciality or seniority, can apply to everyday practice. Surgeons and pilots have many things in common. The field of aviation has improved passengers' safety over the years and some of the ideas used in the aviation industry can be translated to surgery to achieve better outcomes. Surgeons are required to adapt new strategies throughout their careers. Ideas taken from this book will help to speed up the learning curve. It offers answers to the questions which experienced surgeons may find difficult to explain. Equally, it answers the questions that trainees may even find difficult to ask. You are expected to be cognisant of the knowledge behind making decisions. Nonetheless, no-one tells you how to access this information easily. This book is the key to that vital information.

Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaws - Bisphosphonates, Denosumab, and New Agents (Hardcover, 2015 ed.): Sven Otto Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaws - Bisphosphonates, Denosumab, and New Agents (Hardcover, 2015 ed.)
Sven Otto
R3,791 R3,108 Discovery Miles 31 080 Save R683 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Osteonecrosis of the jaws is a well-known side-effect of antiresorptive therapy that predominantly occurs in patients suffering from malignant diseases and receiving intravenous administrations of nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates or subcutaneous administrations of denosumab, a monoclonal antibody. Less frequently it may also be observed in patients with osteoporosis who are being treated with these antiresorptive drugs This textbook provides detailed, up-to-date information on all aspects of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws, including clinical features, pathogenesis, treatment options, and preventive measures. It also explains safe prevention and treatment strategies for patients receiving antiresorptive drugs who require extractions, implant insertions, and other dento-alveolar surgeries. This book will be of major interest for medical and dental students, dentists, and oral and maxillofacial surgeons as well as osteologists and oncologists.

Oxford Handbook of Key Clinical Evidence (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition): Kunal Kulkarni, James Harrison, Mohamed Baguneid,... Oxford Handbook of Key Clinical Evidence (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Kunal Kulkarni, James Harrison, Mohamed Baguneid, Bernard Prendergast
R1,060 Discovery Miles 10 600 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This second edition of the Oxford Handbook of Key Clinical Evidence provides an alternative to the growing volumes of trial data for students, trainees and researchers looking for the key evidence affecting medical practice. Written by a team of leading figures across the major specialities, the Oxford Handbook of Key Clinical Evidence carefully selects and brings together key information on some of the most important trials currently impacting clinical practice. With introductory chapters on the history and importance of evidence based medicine complemented by in-depth analysis of the impact of each trial and its practical implications, this text is a definitive quick-reference guide in this increasingly important field. Highlighted boxes identify the study type and evidence-level attained, while analysis of the key message and impacts of the trial firmly place the evidence into a practical setting for the reader. This extensively revised Handbook presents the key data, facts, and evidence informing both medical and surgical specialties. This second edition includes a brand new chapter on paediatrics. It incorporates new landmark trials which are changing clinical practice, and re-reviews previously included trials to ensure consistency with current practice. It is essential reading for everyone with an interest in getting to grasps with the fundamental evidence underpinning modern practice.

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