2nd Edition
by Kirby I. Bland, V. Suzanne Klimberg
Updated with many of the latest techniques, this second edition continues the focus on procedures that is the hallmark of the Master Techniques in Surgery series. You’ll find plainly written details on some of the most common procedures, as well as relevant information on anatomy, patient outcomes to expect, required instruments, and more. Lavishly illustrated with original full-color drawings, the book is your go-to source for easy-to-follow and step-by-step procedural instructions!
- Now
with a comprehensive section on oncoplastic breast surgery, including
nine new chapters; Oncoplastic Breast Conservation Techniques in Upper
Pole Lesions, Oncoplastic Breast Conservation Techniques in Lower Pole
Lesions, Oncoplastic Breast Conservation Techniques in Subareolar
Lesions, Combined Breast Conservation Techniques with Reduction
Mammoplasty, Extreme Oncoplastic Techniques, Total Skin Sparing
Mastectomy, Skin Sparing Mastectomy for the Pendulous Breast,
Goldilock's Mastectomy, and Alternatives to Tissue Rearrangement..
- Features a significantly updated chapter on skin and soft tissue resection, with content from a new contributor.
- Discusses
common and not-so-common procedures, such as biopsy, lymph node mapping
and dissection, mastectomy, breast reconstruction, and more.
- Expert-driven
guidance on anatomy, indications and contraindications, preoperative
planning, complications, and follow-up is also included.
- Each chapter ends with Pearls and Pitfalls—brief nuggets of wisdom to ensure a successful procedure.
- Easy-to-follow
bulleted writing style and step-by-step instructions help you to
replicate procedures in an actual surgical setting.
