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Informationen zum Autor Dhananjay Kulkarni is a Consultant Breast Surgeon at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh and an Honorary Lecturer at Edinburgh University, UK. Kenneth Elder is a Consultant Breast Surgeon at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh, UK. Cameron Raine is a Consultant Plastic Surgeon at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh, UK. Mike Dixon is Professor of Breast Surgery and a Consultant Breast Surgeon at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh, UK. Klappentext A concise, accessible, and authoritative guide to breast surgery In How to Perform Operative Procedures in Breast Surgery , a team of accomplished breast surgeons deliver a practical, step-by-step handbook for the surgical procedures and techniques commonly used in breast surgery. The authors cover all aspects of routinely performed breast operations and include everything from their indications, to consent procedures, pre-operative preparation, operative steps, post-operative care, and common and uncommon complications. This book also explains various oncoplastic concepts and techniques to improve outcome for breast operative procedures such as lipofilling, perforator flaps and mammoplasty. The book further provides readers with unique techniques and tips pioneered and practiced by the authors over many years. The format of the book is straightforward and concise, contained in short bullet points that make it easy to read, digest, and retain the information contained within. Clear diagrams offer a better understanding of the most important anatomical considerations. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to the anatomy of the breast Explanations of common incisions for breast surgery, as well as pre-, intra-, and post-operative tips for breast surgery Comprehensive discussions of microdochectomy and total duct excision, as well as wide local excision for breast cancer Explorations of axillary procedures and the marking and procedure of mastectomy, including skin sparing and Goldilocks mastectomies Perfect for trainees and new consultants in the field of breast surgery, How to Perform Operative Procedures in Breast Surgery will also earn a place in the libraries of established surgeons seeking a one-stop reference that improves surgical outcomes....
