Height and Weight
, Mark Thomas1 and David Milford2 (1) Department of Renal Medicine, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Birmingham, UK (2) Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Birmingham, UK Abstract In this chapter we explain: How kidney disease…
How Are You Feeling?
, Mark Thomas1 and David Milford2 (1) Department of Renal Medicine, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Birmingham, UK (2) Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Birmingham, UK Abstract In this chapter we explain: How symptoms change…
Are You Pregnant or Planning a Pregnancy?
, Mark Thomas1 and David Milford2 (1) Department of Renal Medicine, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Birmingham, UK (2) Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Birmingham, UK Abstract In this chapter we explain: How to do…
Hand-assisted right colectomy
CHAPTER 20 Hand-assisted right colectomy Kirk Ludwig, Lauren Kosinski Step 1. Surgical anatomy ♦ Familiarity with the vascular anatomy of the right colon is essential to the safe conduct of…
Appendectomy
CHAPTER 19 Appendectomy James P. Dolan Step 1. Surgical anatomy ♦ The appendix is a finger-like evagination of the proximal wall of the cecum. There has been extensive debate as…
Adrenalectomy
CHAPTER 14 Adrenalectomy L. Michael Brunt, Corey Ming-Lum Step 1. Surgical anatomy A thorough knowledge of normal adrenal anatomy and the relationship of the adrenals to surrounding structures is essential…
Total proctocolectomy with ileal-pouch anal anastomosis
CHAPTER 23 Total proctocolectomy with ileal-pouch anal anastomosis Robert R. Cima, David W. Larson, Eric J. Dozois Step 1. Surgical anatomy ♦ Chronic ulcerative colitis (CUC) is an inflammatory bowel…
Ventral incisional hernia
CHAPTER 16 Ventral incisional hernia Robert Lim, Daniel B. Jones Step 1. Surgical anatomy ♦ Ventral hernia repair is a common operation in the United States. With the realization that…
Right hemicolectomy
CHAPTER 21 Right hemicolectomy Jennifer L. Irani, David C. Brooks Step 1. Surgical anatomy ♦ The ileocolic vascular pedicle of the superior mesenteric artery must be isolated and divided. If…
