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Breast Surgery, 7th Edition

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Edited by J Michael Dixon, BSc(Hons) MBChB MD FRCS FRCSEd FRCPEd(Hon), Matthew D. Barber, BSc(Hons) MBChB(Hons) MD FRCS(Gen Surg), Simon Paterson-Brown and O. James Garden
Breast Surgery provides a short, up-to-date and practical reference guide for general surgical trainees and established consultants needing a refresher. The seventh edition has been edited and fully revised by respected experts in their fields, and ...view more

Breast Surgery provides a short, up-to-date and practical reference guide for general surgical trainees and established consultants needing a refresher.

The seventh edition has been edited and fully revised by respected experts in their fields, and provides a full list of current references and relevant resources. It includes recent developments in breast surgery, including axillary surgery, primary medical therapy, risk reducing surgery, gender affirmation surgery and complications of breast surgery.

This volume is part of the Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice series, the pre-eminent reference for trainees in general surgery and those preparing for the FRCS examinations. Each volume summarises key issues within each surgical sub-specialty and provides evidence-based recommendations to support practice.

ISBN :
9780702084799
Publication Date :
20-11-2023
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Breast Surgery provides a short, up-to-date and practical reference guide for general surgical trainees and established consultants needing a refresher.

The seventh edition has been edited and fully revised by respected experts in their fields, and provides a full list of current references and relevant resources. It includes recent developments in breast surgery, including axillary surgery, primary medical therapy, risk reducing surgery, gender affirmation surgery and complications of breast surgery.

This volume is part of the Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice series, the pre-eminent reference for trainees in general surgery and those preparing for the FRCS examinations. Each volume summarises key issues within each surgical sub-specialty and provides evidence-based recommendations to support practice.


New to this edition
  • New chapter on gender affirmation surgery
  • More information on complications of breast surgery

Key Features
  • Concise and easy to follow – ideal for exam revision or as a refresher aid
  • Covers all aspects of the topic
  • Fully updated with latest evidence on recent developments, management issues and operative procedures
  • International authorship provides a global perspective
  • Details of relevant investigations and evidence-based recommendations to support practice
  • Key references to support content, plus a comprehensive list of references in the accompanying eBook
  • Links to recommended online videos for further learning

Author Information
Edited by J Michael Dixon, BSc(Hons) MBChB MD FRCS FRCSEd FRCPEd(Hon), Professor of Surgery, University of Edinburgh; Clinical Director, Edinburgh Breakthrough Unit; Consultant Surgeon, NHS Lothian Edinburgh Breast Unit, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, UK; Matthew D. Barber, BSc(Hons) MBChB(Hons) MD FRCS(Gen Surg), Consultant Breast Surgeon, NHS Lothian, Edinburgh Breast Unit, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh and St John’s Hospital, Livingston, UK; Simon Paterson-Brown, Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer, Clinical Surgery, The University of Edinburgh; Consultant General and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK and O. James Garden, Professor Emeritus, Clinical Surgery, Director, Edinburgh Surgery Online, University of Edinburgh, UK