The Washington Manual of Surgery

The Washington Manual® of Surgery, 9th Edition, is a comprehensive and concise surgical manual that provides essential information for surgical residents, attendings, medical students, and others who provide care for patients with surgical disease. Written by teams of Washington University residents and faculty, the manual offers state-of-the-art, comprehensive coverage of all surgical subspecialties in a brief, outline format. It includes practical coverage of surgical techniques, instrumentation, and standards of practice, as well as clinical algorithms, review questions, and key operative steps. The eBook also includes new podcasts created by the authors to reinforce chapter content and up-to-date references for readers who would like additional information on a particular topic.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 976 pages
Publication date: 01 January 2024
Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Health

The Washington Manual® of Surgery, 9th Edition, is a comprehensive and essential resource for surgical residents, attendings, medical students, and healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with surgical disease. Written by teams of residents and faculty from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, one of the world's top surgical training programs, this bestselling manual offers concise, high-yield content that is vital for surgical education and practice.

The 9th Edition of The Washington Manual® covers a wide range of surgical subspecialties, including thoracic, gastrointestinal, colorectal, cardiac, vascular, breast, trauma, critical care, and more. It provides practical coverage of these specialties in a concise, outline format, making it easy to review and reference essential information quickly.

One of the key features of The Washington Manual® is its emphasis on the latest advances in surgical technique, instrumentation, and standards of practice. The manual incorporates the most recent research and evidence-based guidelines, ensuring that readers are up-to-date with the latest surgical techniques and protocols.

The information is presented in a succinct, consistent, and outline format that conveys the most important diagnostic and management information for a given topic. Clinical algorithms of disease work-up, diagnosis, and management are included, along with comprehensive review questions in every chapter. Key operative steps are succinctly enumerated for relevant procedures, providing a clear roadmap for surgical practice.

In addition to its content, The Washington Manual® offers several valuable resources to enhance learning and understanding. New podcasts created specifically for the eBook by the authors reinforce chapter content and provide additional insights into surgical topics. Up-to-date references are provided for readers who would like to explore additional information on a particular topic. Key Reference boxes provide deeper understanding of impactful trials and publications, aiding in the interpretation of clinical data and evidence-based practice.

The Washington Manual® is widely recognized as a trusted and authoritative source of surgical information. It has been extensively revised and updated to reflect the latest developments in the field, making it an invaluable resource for surgical practitioners of all levels. Whether you are a surgical resident, attending, or medical student, The Washington Manual® of Surgery, 9th Edition, is an essential tool that will help you improve your surgical knowledge, skills, and patient care.

Weight: 953g
Dimension: 203 x 127 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781975201258
Edition number: 9 ed