Vascular Surgery (Springer Surgery Atlas Series) [Hardcover]

J.S.P. Lumley (Editor), Jamal J. Hoballah (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 354041102X | ISBN-13: 978-3540411024 | Publication Date: December 18, 2008 | Edition: 1

This Vascular Surgery Atlas is a  'How to'  book that allows the reader to focus on the technical aspects of the most commonly performed vascular procedures. The book is edited by two seasoned vascular surgeons with a well established  experience in surgical education.  The authors have been selected from both sides of the Atlantic to provide the expertise necessary to cover  the various procedures.The atlas is focused on open surgical procedures and also covers essential endovascular procedures such as 'Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair and Carotid stenting.' It also includes a section on exposures of the infrainguinal vessels. The format allows the reader to easily follow the various steps of procedures.  The art work shows all the details necessary to understand the anatomy and the technical aspects of the procedure.  The layout of having  text on one side and the associated art on the opposite page allows the reader to easily follow and understand the various steps on the described procedure.The atlas will benefit surgical residents, vascular surgery fellows and vascular surgeons.

Editorial Reviews

Review

From the reviews: "Vascular Surgery … is intended as a comprehensive detailed guide to performing vascular procedures. … supply a valuable resource for vascular surgeons of any level. … The chapters are well written and supply any surgeon with a valuable resource on how to perform a multiplicity of vascular operations. Overall … can be highly recommended. The vascular surgery atlas truly provides a step-by-step guide for surgeons undertaking vascular procedures and interventions. This text would be of particular use for vascular surgery trainees … ." (Todd R. Vogel, Journal of the American Medical Association, Vol. 302 (10), September, 2009) "This well-written vascular surgery atlas presents a detailed practical guide for each procedure with excellent color diagrams. … Vascular surgeons of any level and general surgeons performing vascular procedures and interventions are the intended audience. … This is as an excellent and up-to-date vascular surgery atlas. … This book clearly has an advantage over other texts due to the comprehensive, high-quality illustrations, the outstanding contributors, and the recognized expertise of the editors." (Manuel Garcia-Toca, Doody’s Review Service, November, 2009)

From the Back Cover

The aim of the Springer Surgery Atlas Series is to a provide step-by-step guide for surgeons undertaking the commom operations in each specialty. The experienced editors of the Vascular Surgery volume have selected the procedures that currently make up their speciality and have invited a team of experts to contribute to these areas. The authors present a detailed practical guide for each procedure; their instructions are complemented by full color clear uncomplicated diagrams. The reader is thus provided with the means of undertaking safe reflective skilled surgery, this being the basis for a successful outcome.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 474 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (December 18, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 354041102X
• ISBN-13: 978-3540411024
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 7.7 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,079,321 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)