The Illustrated Surgery Guide

The Illustrated Surgery Guide explains everything you need to know about 20 common operations*. From preparation to recovery the different stages of each operation are concisely presented and abundantly illustrated introducing the reader to basic surgical terms medical equipment and technique.

Step-by-step descriptions of each operation specifically written for non-specialists and view-at-a-glance information panels make this a must-have medical reference.

The surgical procedures are: Cataract extraction Appendectomy Cesarean section Colorectal resection Cholecystectomy Coronary artery bypass graft Tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy Laminectomy Carpal tunnel release Carotid endarterectomy Inguinal hernia repair Laparoscopy and laparotomy Knee replacement Transurethral resection prostate Hysterectomy Open prostatectomy Hip replacement Thyroidectomy Breast lumpectomy/mastectomy Skin grafting.

This is the ideal guide for patients preparing for an operation those getting ready to care for a relative or friend post operation or for anyone with an interest in medicine and surgery.

*Based on US National and regional estimates on hospital use for all patients from the Healthcare Cost & Utilization Project (HCUP) Nationwide Inpatient Sample (2007).