Operative Dictations in General and Vascular Surgery: Operative Dictations Made Simple

Operative Dictations in General and Vascular Surgery the first volume in Springers new Operative Dictations Made Simple Series is intended to teach residents the principles of succinct and precise operative dictations for a wide spectrum of surgical procedures. Designed as a portable resource the book provides typical dictations to guide the resident. Comprised of 155 procedures this volume covers the alimentary tract breast lymph nodes and head and neck as well as vascular surgery including aneurysmal disease and endovascular procedures. This volume provides templates for both minimally invasive and open approaches. As it is often difficult for the surgical resident to filter what should be included in the operative report this book provides an authoritative guide for operative dictations while remaining flexible enough to accomodate variations in the surgical procedures performed. Written by the experienced team of a surgical department chair and a program director the book will guide the reader step-by-step through successful dictations. The book can also serve as a quick review of the essential steps of various surgical procedures. Clearly a must- have for every surgical resident. In addition Operative Dictations in General and Vascular Surgery: Operative Dictations Made Simple makes a perfect companion volume to Chassins Operative Strategy in General Surgery Third Edition edited by Carol Scott-Conner M.D. Ph.D. The procedures in both books are presented in the same order so the resident can easily use both resources together.