ACS Surgery 7

The only textbook bearing the imprimatur of the American College of Surgeons, ACS Surgery 7 provides a comprehensive reference work across all stages of surgical training and practice, from resident to experienced practitioner. ACSS7 covers thoroughly medical knowledge and patient care, as well as other competencies—professionalism, interpersonal communication, systems-based practice, and practice-based learning and improvement. The illustrations, diagrams, tables, and algorithms enhance and clarify concepts outlined in the text. In addition, monthly updating online means the work is continually renewed and current on an ongoing basis. SPECIAL FEATURES Best surgical practices recommended by 200 leading surgeons, under the sponsorship of the American College of Surgeons 2000 color illustrations, photos, graphics clarify processes and procedures 150 algorithms offer step-by-step diagnostic and management strategies 60 new chapters New section, Scientific Foundations Purchase includes free 3 month access to ACS Surgery Online, which includes exclusive Transplantation and Organ Systems sections CONTENTS Foreword Preface Section 1: Competency-Based Surgical Care Professionalism in Surgery Performance Measurement in Surgery Strategies for Improving Surgical Quality Evidence-Based Surgery Patient Safety in Surgical Care: A Systems Approach Preoperative Testing, Planning, and Risk Stratification Elements of Cost-Effective Nonemergent Surgical Care Health Care Economics: The Broader Context Minimizing Vulnerability to Malpractice Claims Surgical Palliative Care: Clinical and Ethical Considerations Bedside Procedures for General Surgeons Ethical Issues in Surgery Section 2: Basic Surgical and Perioperative Considerations Prevention of Postoperative Infection Bleeding and Transfusion Postoperative Management of the Hospitalized Patient Postoperative Pain Acute Wound Care Preparation of the Operating Room Fast Track Inpatient and Ambulatory Surgery Section 3: Head and Neck Oral Cavity Lesions Parotid Mass Neck Mass Head and Neck Diagnostic Procedures Oral Cavity Procedures Parotidectomy Neck Dissection Tracheostomy Thyroid Diseases Parathyroid Diseases and Operations Section 4: Breast, Skin, and Soft Tissue Breast Cancer Soft Tissue Infection Principles of Wound Management and Soft Tissue Repair Surgical Management of Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers Breast Procedures Lymphatic Mapping and Sentinel Node Biopsy Evolving Molecular Therapeutics and Their Applications to Surgical Oncology Soft Tissue Sarcoma Benign Breast Disease Section 5: The Thorax Dysphagia Cough and Hemoptysis Chest Wall Mass Pleural Effusion Solitary Pulmonary Nodule Paralyzed Diaphragm Open Esophageal Procedures Minimally Invasive Esophageal Procedures Chest Wall Procedures Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery Mediastinal Procedures Pericardial Procedures Decortication and Pleurectomy Pulmonary Resection Diaphragmatic Procedures Thoracic Diagnostic and Staging Procedures Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Section 6: Gastrointestinal Tract and Abdomen Acute Abdominal Pain Abdominal Mass Jaundice Intestinal Obstruction Gastrointestinal Bleeding Surgical Treatment of Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome Tumors of the Stomach, Duodenum, and Small Bowel Tumors of the Pancreas, Biliary Tract, and Liver Portal Hypertension Crohn Disease Diverticulitis Fulminant Ulcerative Colitis Hereditary Colorectal Cancer and Polyposis Syndromes Adenocarcinoma of the Colon and Rectum Motility Disorders Benign and Malignant Rectal, Anal, and Perineal Problems Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Lower Endoscopy Procedures for Benign and Malignant Gastric and Duodenal Disease Cholecystectomy and Common Bile Duct Exploration Procedures for Benign and Malignant Biliary Tract Disease Hepatic Resection Procedures for Benign and Malignant Pancreatic Disease Splenectomy Repair of Ventral Abdominal Wall Hernias Inguinal Hernia Intestinal Anastomosis Intestinal Stomas Appendectomy Procedures for Diverticular Disease The Surgical Management of Ulcerative Colitis Segmental Colon Resection Procedures for Rectal Cancer Procedures for Rectal Prolapse Anal Procedures for Benign Disease Disorders of the Adrenal Glands Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Pancreas Section 7: Vascular System Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack Asymptomatic Carotid Bruit/Carotid Artery Stenosis Pulsatile Abdominal Mass Acute Mesenteric Ischemia Acute Limb Ischemia Venous Thromboembolism Diabetic Foot Fundamentals of Endovascular Surgery Surgical Treatment of Carotid Artery Disease Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting Repair of Infrarenal Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Aortoiliac Reconstruction Surgical Treatment of the Infected Aortic Graft Mesenteric Revascularization Procedures Upper Extremity Revascularization Procedures Repair of Femoral and Popliteal Artery Aneurysms Infrainguinal Arterial Procedures Varicose Vein Surgery Endovascular Procedures for Lower Extremity Vascular Disease Lower Extremity Amputation for Ischemia Renovascular Hypertension and Stenosis Open Procedures for Renovascular Disease Endovascular Procedures for Renovascular Disease Raynaud Phenomenon Sclerotherapy Medical Management of Vascular Disease Lower Extremity Ulcers Strategies of Hemodialysis Access Peritoneal Dialysis Access Descending Thoracic and Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms: Open and Endovascular Repair Compartment Syndrome Current Modalities for Imaging the Vascular System Anterior Retroperitoneal Spine Exposure Aortic Dissection Section 8: Trauma and Thermal Injury Initial Management of Life-Threatening Trauma Injuries to the Central Nervous System Injuries to the Face and Jaw Injuries to the Neck Injuries to the Chest Operative Exposure of Abdominal Injuries and Closure of the Abdomen Injuries to the Liver, Biliary Tract, Spleen, and Diaphragm Injuries to the Stomach, Small Bowel, Colon, and Rectum Duodenal and Pancreatic Trauma Injuries to the Great Vessels of the Abdomen Injuries to the Urogenital Tract Injuries to the Pelvis and Extremities Injuries to the Peripheral Blood Vessels Management of the Patient with Thermal Injuries Management of the Burn Wound Miscellaneous Burns and Cold Injuries Rehabilitation of the Burn Patient Geriatric Trauma Trauma Imaging Venomous Bites and Stings Section 9: Critical Care Cardiac Resuscitation Acute Cardiac Dysrhythmia Shock Early Management of Sepsis, Severe Sepsis, and Septic Shock in the Surgical Patient Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome Pulmonary Insufficiency and Respiratory Failure Mechanical Ventilation Acute Renal Failure Hepatic Failure Brain Failure and Brain Death Coma, Cognitive Impairment, and Seizures Stress Response and Endocrine Deregulation during Critical Illness Hospital Infections Postoperative and Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Intra-abdominal Infection Disorders of Water and Sodium Balance Electrolytes Metabolic Response to Critical Illness Molecular and Cellular Mediators of the Inflammatory Response Severity of Illness Scoring Systems in Critical Care Antibiotics Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Section 10: Care in Special Situations The Elderly Surgical Patient The Pediatric Surgical Patient The Pregnant Surgical Patient Urologic Considerations for the General Surgeon Gynecologic Considerations for the General Surgeon Organ Procurement Transplantation for the General Surgeon Plastic Surgery Considerations for the General Surgeon Section 11: Scientific Foundations Choice and Type of Anesthesia Clinical Trial Design and Statistics Evidence-Based Medicine Acid-Base Disorders Nature and Clinical Impact of Physiologic Changes Associated with Aging Preoperative Evaluation of the Elderly Surgical Patient Pharmacologic Considerations in the Elderly Surgical Patient Advance Directives, Do Not Resuscitate Orders, and Power of Attorney for Health Care Transplant Immunology: Basic Immunology and Clinical Practice Surgical Considerations in Solid-Organ Transplant Recipients Prevention and Diagnosis of Infection Fungal Infections Viral Infection Infection Control in Surgical Practice Minimally Invasive Surgery: Equipment and Troubleshooting Principles and Techniques of Abdominal Access and Physiology of Pneumoperitoneum Technical Aspects of Laparoscopic Surgery Robotic Surgery Nutritional Support Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention Molecular Genetics of Cancer Cancer Immunology Principles of Cancer Treatment Clinical Pharmacology Evaluation of Surgical Risk, Including Cardiac and Pulmonary Risk Assessment Perioperative Antithrombotic Therapy Management and Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis Perioperative Management of Patients on Steroids Requiring Surgery Coagulation Disorders The Skin and the Physiology of Normal Wound Healing Management of Chronic Wounds Postoperative and Adjunctive Wound Care STANLEY ASHLEY MD, FACS - WILLIAM CANCE MD, FACS - HERBERT CHEN MD, FACS - GREGORY JURKOVICH MD, FACS - LENA NAPOLITANO MD, FACS, FCCP, FCCM - JOHN PEMBERTON MD, FACS - TAYLOR RIALL MD, PhD, FACS - SCOTT SWANSON MD, FACS - JAMES VALENTINE MD, FACS

STANLEY ASHLEY MD, FACS - WILLIAM CANCE MD, FACS - HERBERT CHEN MD, FACS - GREGORY JURKOVICH MD, FACS - LENA NAPOLITANO MD, FACS, FCCP, FCCM - JOHN PEMBERTON MD, FACS - TAYLOR RIALL MD, PhD, FACS - SCOTT SWANSON MD, FACS - JAMES VALENTINE MD, FACS