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Medical Newsletter SURGERY 2011 ABDOMINAL SURGERY 3 CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY 5 THORACIC SURGERY 6 TRANSPLANTATION 7 PAEDIATRIC SURGERY 7 UROLOGY 8 www.accomedical.be How to order: Visit our website www.accomedical.be e–mail: [email protected] T : 016/628078 F : 016/207389 Or in Brussels (Saint–Luc) : [email protected] T : 02/7631686 F : 02/7706528 V.U. Marjan Mertens Maria–Theresiastraat 2–4 B–3000 Leuvens December 2011 Mastery of surgery 6/e 2 Vol Fischer J.E. Dec.2011 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins ca 3500 pp € 351.50 The sixth edition will include a dozen new chapters, including endovascular treatment of varicose veins, fasciotomy, and thoracic aortic transaction. The vascular section has been completely reorganized and will incorporate both open and endovascular procedures. For the first time, the sixth edition is in full color. • More than 3,400 illustrations • Over 450 renowned contributing authors who are experts in their field • Comprehensively covers the field of general surgery • Each chapter concludes with an insightful editorial comment • Procedures are richly illustrated and described in step-by- step detail atlas of MiniMally invasive surgical techniques A Volume in the Surgical Techniques Atlas Series - Expert Consult - Online and Print Vernon A.H., Ashley S.W. Feb.2012 WB Saunders ca 352 pp € 202.90 Atlas of Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques, by Drs. Ashley Haralson Vernon and Stanley W. Ashley, provides the guidance you need to master these procedures - used more frequently due to reduced patient risks, improved outcomes, and rapidly advancing technologies. With discussions of complications of adjustable gastric banding, laparoscopic pancreatico-jejunostomy, endoscopic component separation, minimally invasive esophagectomy, laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, and more; high- quality anatomic line drawings; and procedural videos online at www.expertconsult.com, this volume in the Surgical Techniques Atlas Series delivers all the help you need to stay on the cutting edge of minimally invasive surgery. • Watch key surgical techniques performed by experts in procedural videos online at www.expertconsult.com, where you’ll also find the fully searchable text and a gallery of downloadable images. • Master both laparoscopic and endoscopic techniques with step-by-step instructions for a full range of minimally invasive procedures. • Choose the best procedural option for each patient thanks to coverage of variations on techniques (for example, handsewn gastrojejunal anastomosis as an alternative to the linear stapler technique). Get 10% discount Order via our website and get 10% discount from 15 November till 15 December 2011 www.accomedical.be

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Surgery 2011

abdominal Surgery 3 cardiovaScular Surgery 5 THoracic Surgery 6

TranSPlanTaTion 7PaediaTric Surgery 7urology 8

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v.u. marjan mertens maria–Theresiastraat 2–4 b–3000 leuvens

December 2011

Mastery of surgery 6/e 2 VolFischer J.E. Dec.2011 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

ca 3500 pp € 351.50The sixth edition will include a dozen new chapters, including endovascular treatment of varicose veins, fasciotomy, and thoracic aortic transaction. The vascular section has been completely reorganized and will incorporate both open and endovascular procedures. For the first time, the sixth edition is in full color.• more than 3,400 illustrations• over 450 renowned contributing authors who are experts

in their field• comprehensively covers the field of general surgery• each chapter concludes with an insightful editorial

comment• Procedures are richly illustrated and described in step-by-

step detail

atlas of MiniMally invasive surgical techniques A Volume in the Surgical Techniques Atlas Series - Expert Consult - Online and Print

Vernon A.H., Ashley S.W. Feb.2012 WB Saunders ca 352 pp € 202.90

atlas of minimally invasive Surgical Techniques, by drs. ashley Haralson vernon and Stanley W. ashley, provides the guidance you need to master these procedures - used more frequently due to reduced patient risks, improved outcomes, and rapidly advancing technologies. With discussions of complications of adjustable gastric banding, laparoscopic pancreatico-jejunostomy, endoscopic component separation, minimally invasive esophagectomy, laparoscopic roux-en-y gastric bypass, and more; high-quality anatomic line drawings; and procedural videos online at www.expertconsult.com, this volume in the Surgical Techniques atlas Series delivers all the help you need to stay on the cutting edge of minimally invasive surgery.• Watch key surgical techniques performed by experts

in procedural videos online at www.expertconsult.com, where you’ll also find the fully searchable text and a gallery of downloadable images.

• master both laparoscopic and endoscopic techniques with step-by-step instructions for a full range of minimally invasive procedures.

• choose the best procedural option for each patient thanks to coverage of variations on techniques (for example, handsewn gastrojejunal anastomosis as an alternative to the linear stapler technique).

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the M.D. anDerson surgical oncology hanDbook 5/eFeig December 2011 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 752 pp € 56.10

Topics: general & internal medicine » cancer » clinical oncology » Surgery » general SurgeryWritten by current and former surgical oncology fellows of the world-renowned m.d. anderson cancer center, this portable handbook is a practical guide to established surgical oncology principles for each organ system. maximize your surgical oncology skills with comprehensive coverage, multidisciplinary perspectives, proven therapeutic strategies, useful algorithms, and recommended readings. concise chapters illustrated with algorithms and line drawings outlining the essential elements of diagnosis, staging, and clinical management of solid tumors treated in surgical practice. main Features:• new chapters on neuro-oncology and radiation oncology• extensive updates including new information on radiation therapy and clinical trials in oncology• greater emphasis on multi-modality treatment• new protocols and staging classifications• extensive coverage on multidisciplinary treatment planning, including therapy sequencing and

biologic therapies

general surgery boarD review 4/e Scher L., Weinberg G. November2011 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins € 55.40

Topic: Surgery » general Surgerynow in its thoroughly updated Fourth edition, general Surgery board review is indispensable for surgical residents and general surgeons preparing for the american board of Surgery’s certification and recertification examinations. This study guide maintains the core features that have made it one of the most popular board review books in the field, including questions and answers after each chapter and succinct but detailed reviews of all topic areas found on the abSiTe and certification exam. There’s a new chapter on bariatric surgery and minimally invasive procedures. Features:• over 100 sample questions and answers are included to facilitate review and increase understanding• all chapters have been rewritten; new chapters on minimally invasive Surgery and bariatric Surgery• in response to changes in the abSiTe exam, this study guide has been clinically refocused and new

questions cover the most recent developments in surgical science and practice• Provides a current, concise, methodical review of all areas covered in the exams--both general

surgery and all surgical subspecialties

PrinciPles anD Practice of geriatric surgery 2/eRosenthal R.A. August 2011 Springer Verlag 1390 pp € 181.90

Topics: Surgery » cardiovascular Surgery » Thoracic, lung Surgery » abdominal Surgery general & internal medicine » geriatrics » miscellaneous » Surgery » general Surgeryonly comprehensive, evidence-based textbook that covers special issues facing surgeons whose patients are elderly. Provides a complete overview of geriatric care written by leaders in the fieldPresents an updated edition which improves upon the first with new procedures, methods, and information required to keep pace with this rapidly evolving field

coMPlications in surgery 2/eMulholland M.W. June 201 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 800 pp € 171.35

Topic: Surgery » general Surgery This volume offers authoritative, evidence-based recommendations for preventing and managing complications in all current general surgery procedures. The opening sections discuss institutional risk management issues and risks common to all operations, such as wound healing problems, infection, shock, and complications in immunosuppressed patients. Subsequent sections focus on complications of specific procedures in thoracic, vascular, gastric, endocrine, breast, and oncologic surgery, as well as organ transplantation and pediatric surgery. For each procedure, the authors discuss surgical goals, expected outcomes, preoperative identification of risk factors, intraoperative technique, and postoperative risk. numerous decision-making algorithms, drawings of techniques, and tables complement the text.

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Abdominal Surgery

atlas of MiniMally invasive surgical techniquesA Volume in the Surgical Techniques Atlas Series - Expert Consult - Online and Print

Vernon A.H., Ashley S.W. February 2012 WB Saunders ca 352 pp € 202.90

Topics: Surgery » abdominal Surgery » general SurgerySeries:SaunderS Surgical Techniques atlas Series atlas of minimally invasive Surgical Techniques, by drs. ashley Haralson vernon and Stanley W. ashley, provides the guidance you need to master these procedures - used more frequently due to reduced patient risks, improved outcomes, and rapidly advancing technologies. With discussions of complications of adjustable gastric banding, laparoscopic pancreatico-jejunostomy, endoscopic component separation, minimally invasive esophagectomy, laparoscopic roux-en-y gastric bypass, and more; high-quality anatomic line drawings; and procedural videos online at www.expertconsult.com, this volume in the Surgical Techniques atlas Series delivers all the help you need to stay on the cutting edge of minimally invasive surgery.Key Features• Watch key surgical techniques performed by experts in procedural videos online at www.

expertconsult.com, where you’ll also find the fully searchable text and a gallery of downloadable images.

• master both laparoscopic and endoscopic techniques with step-by-step instructions for a full range of minimally invasive procedures.

• See exactly how to perform techniques from 200 detailed anatomic line drawings from laparascopic and endoscipic perspectives rendered from video still shots that correspond to the accompanying videos.

• Stay current on the latest developments in minimally invasive surgery, including complications of adjustable gastric banding, laparoscopic pancreatico-jejunostomy, endoscopic component separation, minimally invasive esophagectomy, and laparoscopic roux-en-y gastric bypass.

• choose the best procedural option for each patient thanks to coverage of variations on techniques (for example, handsewn gastrojejunal anastomosis as an alternative to the linear stapler technique).

colon anD rectal surgery: anorectal oPerations Master Techniques in General Surgery

Wexner S.D. December 2011 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins ca 384 pp € 206.65

Topic: Surgery » abdominal Surgerymaster Techniques in general Surgery: colon and rectal Surgery: anorectal operations is a volume in a series that presents common and advanced procedures in the major subspecialities of general surgery. The series is overseen by Josef F. Fischer, md, editor of the classic two-volume reference mastery of Surgery.master Techniques in general Surgery: colon and rectal Surgery: anorectal operations is written by acknowledged master surgeons, emphasizes surgical procedures, and is lavishly illustrated with original full-color drawings. The contributors fully explain their preferred techniques in step-by-step, thoroughly illustrated detail, assess indications and contraindications, offer guidelines on preoperative planning, and discuss outcomes, complications, and follow-up.coverage includes hemorrhoidectomies, anal fistula and sphincter procedures, procedures for perineal prolapse and excision of rectal carcinoma, among others.a companion website will offer fully searchable content of the book, an image bank, and procedural videos.main Features:• over 500 original full-color drawings• Step-by-step guidance from over 40 masters in their field• Website with fully searchable text, an image bank, and procedural videos

buchwalD’s atlas of Metabolic & bariatric surgical techniques anD ProceDures Expert Consult - Online and Print

Buchwald Henry November 2011 WB Saunders ca 288 pp € 202.90

Topic: Surgery » abdominal Surgery buchwald’s atlas of metabolic & bariatric Surgical Techniques and Procedures, by leading authority Henry buchwald, md, Phd, is the first pictorial atlas that demonstrates today’s full range of open and laparoscopic bariatric procedures, as well as concurrent surgeries such as hernia repair and tubal ligation. Hundreds of high-quality photographs and illustrations show you how to achieve the best outcomes and manage any complications that may arise. you’ll find coverage of such hot new approaches as laparoscopic electrode placement, alternative open electrode placement, laparoscopic vagal pacing, and alternative open vagal pacing. at www.expertconsult.com you can reference the complete text and illustrations from any computer or mobile device.

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colon anD rectal surgery: abDoMinal oPerations Master Techniques in General Surgery

Wexner S.D. December 2011 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins ca 448 pp € 206.65

Topic: Surgery » abdominal Surgery master Techniques in general Surgery: colon and rectal Surgery: abdominal operations is a volume in a series that presents common and advanced procedures in the major subspecialities of general surgery. The series is overseen by Josef F. Fischer, md, editor of the classic two-volume reference mastery of Surgery.master Techniques in general Surgery: colon and rectal Surgery: abdominal operations is written by acknowledged master surgeons, emphasizes surgical procedures, and is lavishly illustrated with original full-color drawings. The contributors fully explain their preferred techniques in step-by-step, thoroughly illustrated detail, assess indications and contraindications, offer guidelines on preoperative planning, and discuss outcomes, complications, and follow-up.coverage includes left and right colon resections performed open and laparoscopically, colectomies, proctocolectomies, restorative and reconstructive techniques for proctocolectomy and pelvis reconstruction, stoma construction and how to repair complications of stoma construction, and treatment of rectal prolapse.a companion website will offer fully searchable content of the book, an image bank, and procedural videos.main Features:• over 500 original full-color drawings• Step-by-step guidance from over 75 masters in their field• Website with fully searchable text, an image bank, and procedural videos

atlas of abDoMinal wall reconstruction Expert Consult - Online and Print Rosen M.J. October 2011 WB Saunders 352 pp € 183.95

Topic: Surgery » abdominal Surgery atlas of abdominal Wall reconstruction, edited by michael J. rosen, offers comprehensive coverage on the full range of abdominal wall reconstruction and hernia repair. master laparoscopic repairs, open flank surgery, mesh choices for surgical repair, and more with high-quality, full-color anatomic illustrations and clinical intra-operative photographs and videos of procedures performed by masters. in print and online at www.expertconsult.com, this detailed atlas provides the clear guidance you need to make the most effective use of both commonly performed and new and emerging surgical techniques for abdominal wall reconstruction.

atlas of gastrointestinal surgery voluMe 2Cameron J.L., Sandone C. October 2011 BC Decker € 263.90

Topic: Surgery » abdominal Surgery14 years ago bc decker inc published the first volume of this superb atlas on surgery of the biliary tract, pancreas and liver. dr. cameron had revisited and updated the classic work to include laparoscopic techniques and to demonstrate new procedures and the current status of gastrointestinal surgical procedures. Written for the experienced surgeon, this second volume is beautifully illustrated with anatomical watercolor paintings by co-author corinne Sandone, that elevate the work to a level not seen in other atlases. each operative indication and technique is fully illustrated. cd-rom contains complete text and brilliantly rendered color illustrations in searchable PdF-file.

surgical Proctology Lange September 2011 Springer Verlag 490 pp € 181.85

Topics: Surgery » abdominal Surgery Plastic & reconstructive Surgery » miscellaneous » urology » reference works‘Surgical Proctology’ presents proctology in its entirety, from embryology and anatomy to the highly differential diagnostic techniques and therapeutic procedures. each disease is covered in detail. individual surgical steps are described precisely and comprehensively, and are illustrated with over 400 color images. The chapters are written by well-known authors with extensive experience in their respective specialized fields. These authors are also active in research as well as in the development of innovative methods.international editors present proctology as an entity encompassing embryology, anatomy, differential diagnostics, and surgical procedures detailed and precise description of individual surgical steps with more than 350 four color drawings cutting-edge treatment options based on clinical studies and sound basic research

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Cardiovascular Surgery

atlas of enDovascular venous surgery Expert Consult - Online and PrintAlmeida J. November 2011 WB Saunders ca 512 pp € 226.90

Topic: Surgery » cardiovascular Surgery expand your surgical skills with atlas of endovascular venous Surgery, by dr. Jose almeida. This easy-to-access, highly visual reference offers the comprehensive, step-by-step guidance you need to achieve optimal outcomes in the surgical treatment of venous disorders. detailed, full-color intraoperative illustrations and high-quality video clips capture key teaching moments, allowing you to better understand the nuances of surgery and equipping you to perform cutting-edge procedures and enhance your practice. The latest in laser-assisted distal stripping procedures, new devices for the treatment of venous reflux, and an evidence-based summary of the american venous Forum guidelines are among many hot topics covered. What’s more, you can access the fully searchable, complete text - along with image and video libraries - online at www.expertconsult.com.

structural heart Disease interventions Carroll J.D. November 2011 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins ca 416 pp € 148.70

Topic: Surgery » cardiovascular Surgery Structural heart disease interventions are a diverse group of novel treatments that have evolved from a small number of procedures to an impressive array of new approaches to diseases that have been traditionally managed by surgery and medical therapy. This manual has been prepared for use by physicians and non-physicians who have an interest in SHd interventions in adults and desire a practical, comprehensive, clinical, and compact summary of established and emerging percutaneous interventions. The chapters are authored by recognized experts from around the world. There are five major sections including: core Knowledge in SHd intervention; Specialized Skills for the interventionalist/Surgeon; closure of congenital and acquired defects in adults; Transcatheter Therapy for valvular disease; and, additional Specialized SHd interventions.

carDiac surgery in the aDult 4/eCohn L. January 2012 McGraw-Hill 1584 pp € 274.70

Topic: Surgery » cardiovascular Surgeryin cardiac Surgery in the adult, 4e the world’s foremost cardiovascular surgeons and physicians deliver thorough, up-to-date coverage of operative strategy, decision-making, technique, and pre and postoperative management for treating the adult cardiac patient.editor lawrence H. cohn takes you through the optimal treatment of congenital, acquired, infectious, and traumatic diseases of the heart and great vessels. The book begins with a history of cardiac surgery and basic cardiac science, then moves into all types of cardiac surgery, providing both practicing surgeons and residents insight into the very latest surgical protocols.Presented in full color for the first time, the fourth edition of cardiac Surgery in the adult is aligned with up-to-the-minute developments in the field including recent surgical trends in minimally invasive cardiac surgery. unparalleled in both scope and clinical rigor, the fourth edition contains 70 chapters that highlight every important topic in cardiovascular surgery.FeaTureS• an update of the most recent surgical perspectives and techniques in ischemic and valvular heart

disease, diseases of the great vessels, cardiac arrhythmias, and more• new and refreshed content on pivotal trends and topics, including the use of robotic surgery,

minimally invasive valve and coronary artery bypass surgery, stem-cell induced regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, and percutaneous valve procedures and much more

• new full-color design—with many illustrations enhanced expressly for this edition—facilitates the comprehension of surgical procedures throughout

• important opening section on the fundamentals of cardiac surgery, from its origins to the surgical anatomy of the heart, cardiac surgical physiology, risk stratification, and the statistical treatment of surgical outcome data

• Key chapters on the perioperative and postoperative management of cardiac patients from internationally recognized experts in the field

• coverage of trends that highlight patient demographics, with a focus cross-training surgeons in endovascular skills through coverage of such topics as percutaneous intervention and endovascular graft technology

• companion dvd with procedure-simplifying video clips

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hanDboek vaatheelkunDeFourneau I., Van Den Brande P., Van Schil P., Vermassen F. September 2011 Acco 304 pp € 42.00

Topics: general & internal medicine » cardiology » vascular diseases, angiography - Surgery » cardiovascular Surgery vaatziekten vormen samen met hartziekten de belangrijkste doodsoorzaak in de westerse wereld. Zij vormen dus een frequent en ernstig gezondheidsprobleem. een goede kennis van de epidemiologie, de kliniek en de diagnostische en therapeutische mogelijkheden is dan ook zeer relevant. bovendien zijn vaatziekten typisch verbonden aan een aantal risicofactoren. aandacht voor deze risicofactoren is daarom minstens zo belangrijk aangezien controle en beheersing van deze risicofactoren heel wat mogelijkheden bieden tot preventie. in dit boek komen al deze aspecten van de vaatpathologie aan bod en dit zowel voor arterieel lijden, veneus lijden als lymfoedeem. Talrijke tekeningen, schema’s en foto’s maken het geheel bevattelijk. bovendien wordt elk hoofdstuk afgesloten met een aantal key points. Hoewel dit boek in de eerste plaats ontstaan is als studieboek voor de studenten geneeskunde aan de vlaamse faculteiten geneeskunde, is het zeker ook bedoeld als naslagwerk voor elke student, arts of verpleegkundige die interesse heeft in de vaatpathologie. Het samenbrengen van de expertise van alle verantwoordelijke docenten vaatheelkunde van alle vlaamse faculteiten geeft aan dit boek een gedegen draagvlak.

Thoracic Surgery

the esoPhagus 5/e Castell D.O. January 2012 Wiley-Blackwell ca 800 pp € 239.40

Topics: general & internal medicine » digestive System » reference works - Surgery » Thoracic, lung Surgery - Surgery » abdominal Surgery• comfortably the most focused and comprehensive book in the marketplace dedicated to the

esophagus and its conditions, fully exploring: anatomy, physiology, pathology, diagnosis and treatment

• Provides 700 pages dedicated to the esophagus with over 500 illustrations• contains treatment guidelines from the acg and the aSg• don castell and Joel richter are both hugely well respected figures in the gi community and both

former presidents of the aSg and acg • offers a cd-rom containing all pdf files and all figures from the book in a downloadable slide-atlas

format

congenital thoracic wall DeforMities Diagnosis, Therapy and Current Developments

Schwabegger A.H. May 2011 Springer Verlag 325 pp € 171.15

Topics: Surgery » Thoracic, lung Surgery - medico-Surgical Specialities » Pediatrics » birth defects, inherited diseases - medico-Surgical Specialities » Pediatrics » Surgery - Surgery » Pediatric Surgery Surgery » Plastic & reconstructive Surgery » miscellaneous These congenital deformities, funnel or keel chest deformities, as well as Poland syndromes, affect a small group of patients who suffer from aesthetic rather than functional impairment. The wide variety of diagnoses and recommended therapies, mostly surgical procedures, can be very confusing for patients, their parents, physicians and surgeons. in recent years several techniques have been refined and developed to deal with these complex problems, and surgeons with different specialties have been operating on these deformities, mostly as lonely experts in their respective fields. This book should not be seen as an operation atlas but more as a compact survey of a small group of medical conditions and the need for flexible options for an individual therapeutic approach, based on the combined experience of different international specialists. Thus the book is designed for obstetricians, pediatricians, physicians and surgical specialists alike.• offers a compact survey of diagnosis, treatment and future options of congenital thoracic anomalies• combines experience of international experts• Written with a multidisciplinary approach

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Transplantation

Zakboek orgaan- en weefselDonatiePraktische vragen en antwoorden op vaak gestelde vragen. Een gids voor acute zorginstellingen

Authors:Monbaliu D., Lormans P. Juni 2012 Acco ca 160 pp € 16.00

Topics: Public Health, epidemiology, Statistics » ethics / law » ethics - Surgery » emergency medicine / Surgery / burns » emergency surgery - Paramedical Specialities » nursing - Surgery » Transplantation variant(s): livre de poche: le don d’organesorgaan- en weefseltransplantatie leveren elk jaar een belangrijke bijdragen in kwaliteit van leven en overleven voor honderden mensen in belgië. Toch overlijden nog veel patiënten door tekorten aan donoren. Transplantatie vangt aan met het aanmelden van donoren uit acute ziekenhuizen waar potentiële donoren zich kunnen bevinden. dit boek is ontwikkeld voor artsen, verpleegkundigen en paramedici betrokken bij het proces vanaf donordetectie tot en met de eigenlijke orgaanwegname. Hierbij wordt dieper ingegaan op aspecten van orgaantransplantatie, toewijzing van organen, weefseldonatie, donoridentificatie en management, hartdode versus hersendode donoren, wetgeving en juridische aspecten, ethische vraagstukken, invloed van geloofsovertuigingen, en de begeleiding van nabestaanden. de praktijkgerichte en toegankelijke informatie wordt weergegeven in een vraag-antwoordstructuur, wat het snel terugvinden van gegevens bevordert. Het boek is dan ook opgevat als een praktische gids in zakboekformaat.

organ transPlantation A Clinical GuideKlein A. July 2011 Cambridge University Press € 94.50

Topics: Surgery » Transplantation - Surgery » anesthesia » miscellaneousorgan Transplantation: a clinical guide covers all aspects of transplantation in both adult and pediatric patients. cardiac, lung, liver, kidney, pancreas and small bowel transplantation are discussed in detail, as well as emerging areas such as face and pancreatic islet cell transplantation. For each organ, chapters cover basic science of transplantation, recipient selection, the transplant procedure, anesthetic and post-operative care, and long-term follow-up and management of complications. important issues in donor selection and management are also discussed, including recruitment and allocation of potential donor organs and expanding the donor pool. Summary tables and illustrations enhance the text, and long-term outcome data are provided where available. Written by expert transplant surgeons, anesthetists and physicians, organ Transplantation: a clinical guide is an invaluable multidisciplinary resource for any clinician involved in transplantation, providing in-depth knowledge of specialist areas of transplantation and covering the full range of management strategies.Features• covers the process of transplantation from beginning to end, from before selection for transplantation

to long-term management of the patient• describes transplantation of all organs, providing a one-stop reference for all types of transplantation

and allowing comparisons to be made between organs• Written and edited by a team of expert transplant specialists, surgeons and intensivists, this book

provides a guide to all clinicians involved in transplantation• each chapter includes a bulleted summary of key points, providing a quick reference for the busy

clinician

Paediatric Surgery

PeDiatric carDiac surgery 4/eMavroudis C. December 2011 Wiley-Blackwell ca 928 pp € 249.90

Topics: Surgery » Pediatric Surgery - Surgery » cardiovascular Surgery - medico-Surgical Specialities » Pediatrics » cardiology - medico-Surgical Specialities » Pediatrics » SurgeryThe fourth edition of the market-leading Pediatric cardiac Surgery successfully combines cardiac surgery and pediatric cardiology into one premier textbook. over 65 world-renowned experts discuss the latest developments in pediatric cardiac surgery – from basic science, through classifi cation, to postoperative care-making, thus making this once again the single source to consult in this dynamic and demanding specialty. completely revised and expanded, comprehensively covering all aspects of the surgical management of both congenital and acquired heart disease specifically in children.includes new chapters on: new modalities to diagnose congenital heart and tracheal defects; the new surgical technique of Fontan conversion with arrhythmia surgery for patients with univentricular physiology; the medical challenges that are faced by the increasing number of patients with congenital heart disease who are living into adulthood; heart transplantation.

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newborn surgery 3/e Puri P. November 2011 Hodder Arnold 1016 pp € 333.90

Topics: medico-Surgical Specialities » neonatology » reference works - Surgery » Pediatric Surgerynewborn Surgery, the ideal reference book for pediatric surgeons, is a comprehensive compendium of the pathophysiology, investigation and management of neonatal disorders. With its uniquely comprehensive coverage of neonatal surgical specialities, newborn Surgery, Third edition, is the first stop for anyone looking to supplement their knowledge in this broad and increasingly disparate field: paediatric surgeons, general surgeons with paediatric practice, neonatologists, paediatricians or paediatric radiologists. “chapters cover the full spectrum of speciality neonatal surgery as well as a comprehensive general overview of the guiding principles ... in both these regards this text represents one of the best and would be a valuable reference in the neonatal library.” Journal of Paediatrics and child Health (praise for the previous edition). “We have found the book valuable in furthering our understanding of the [surgical] problems we see on a day to day basis. many of the lesions in question are relatively rare, which makes the superspecialist multiauthor approach most valuable. ...i would therefore recommend this book to fellow paediatricians....” archives of disease in childhood. Fetal and neonatal edition (praise for the previous edition)• a “who’s who” of international specialist contributors provides an unrivalled depth of knowledge• extensively illustrated throughout to convey key theories and practice• Fully revised and up-to-date, all modern developments and advances in the field are covered• new chapters covering topics such as sepsis, transplantation and the epidemiology of congenital

malformations

Urology

sMith’s textbook of enDourology 3/e Two VolumesSmith Arthur December 2011 Wiley-Blackwell ca 1768 pp € 409.50

Topic: Surgery » urology » reference worksedited by the father of endourology, arthur Smith, Smith’s Textbook of endourology is the definitive reference book in the field, addressing every aspect of endourologic procedure including methods of access, operative techniques, complications, and postoperative care. The reader is taken on a step-by-step journey through percutaneous surgery, ureteroscopy, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, laparoscopy, and lower urinary tract procedures, and is given a comprehensive look at the influx of and dynamic changes in robotic and laparascopic procedures, and image-guided technologies. The principles and function of state-of-the-art endourologic instruments are outlined for each procedure. now in full-color, the third edition contains 800 extra pages, culminating in an 1800 page, two-volume textbook reflecting the most current advances in endourology. a supplemental dvd includes over 100 high-quality surgical videos allowing you to see endourology in practice. With all chapters thoroughly revised by world-renowned authors with unrivalled expertise in the field, Smith’s Textbook of endourology 3e is an essential reference book for all urologists, particularly those who regularly perform endourology in their daily practice. This new edition, with its vast amount of extra content, will rightly cement its status as the leading urologic surgery textbook. Published by amirsys. rad-Path for urologists is a first-of-its kind book intended to help urologists master required knowledge in radiology, pathology, and anatomy. Published by amirsys, a global leader in medical knowledge, this image-intensive book provides a detailed review of the top 125 rad-path diagnoses. a key feature is over 2,500 high-quality pathology stains, radiologic images, and medical illustrations designed to highlight the most relevant information for urologists. utilizing the classic amirsys bulleted text format, essential information is condensed for fast and easy comprehension and the Key Facts section provides quick

caMPbell-walsh urology 10/e4 volume set - Expert Consult Premium edition : online and print

Wein A.J. October 2011 WB Saunders 3710 pp € 447.90

Topic: Surgery » urology » reference worksvariant(s): campbell-Walsh urology review 10/e - (companion study guide) Since it first published in 1954, campbell’s urology has established a universal reputation as the ‘bible of urology’. now renamed campbell-Walsh urology in recognition of dr. Walsh’s outstanding contributions to the field, this masterwork returns in a new edition designed to help you master the complexities of today’s challanges in urology.

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