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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days The increasing prevalence of obesity in many countries means that it should now be considered a pandemic. It is widely recognized that obesity increases the risk of a variety of life-threatening conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension. Bariatric surgery is often the most effective way to treat such morbid obesity. Nevertheless, while various bariatric procedures have been proposed, to date standards have been lacking. In this book, leading experts from around the world discuss all aspects of bariatric surgery and present their own favored versions of surgical procedures with the aid of informative illustrations. Technical nuances are carefully described, and detailed attention is devoted to potential complications and how to avoid them. The expertise of the authors and the range of techniques considered guarantee that both trainees in bariatric surgery and experienced surgeons will find this book to be an invaluable source of information and guidance in their daily work. Features Summary While bariatric surgery is often the most effective treatment for morbid obesity, standard protocols have been lacking. Here, leading experts discuss all aspects of the topic and present their own versions of surgical procedures... Author Michael Korenkov Publisher Springer-Verlag Release date 20120103 Pages 217 ISBN 3-642-16244-4 ISBN 13 978-3-642-16244-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Cartilage defects are common. Cartilage repair surgery is not only fascinating but also surgically challenging. There are books dealing with basic science and some surgical aspect. This book fills a gap in surgical techniques for cartilage repair. All of the surgical chapters are logically organised, covering patient selection, patient setup/positioning, surgical approach, potential complications and troubleshooting. An attempt is made to compare with various surgical techniques. This book also covers anaesthesia, postoperative follow-up, pain management and rehabilitation. Both the editors and the authors are renowned experts in the field. This book will be invaluable for orthopaedic and sports medicine surgeons (consultants and training doctors) and is also of potential interest to physiotherapists, medical students, general practitioners, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists, and rheumatology specialists. Features Summary All of the surgical chapters are logically organised, covering patient selection, patient setup/positioning, surgical approach, potential complications and troubleshooting. Author A. Ananthram Shetty (Editor), Seok-Jung Kim (Editor), Norimasa Nakamura (Editor), Mats Brittberg (Editor) Publisher Springer-Verlag Release date 20140412 Pages 385 ISBN 3-642-41920-8 ISBN 13 978-3-642-41920-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Urology at a Glance is a concise, practical guide to diagnostic and therapeutic decision making. The book is divided into two parts. The first focuses on the pathway from symptom to diagnosis and covers the full range of symptoms commonly encountered by the urologist. Any particular symptom can be located within a matter of seconds, and in each case differential diagnosis is explained with the aid of a flow chart. The second part of the book is devoted to the pathway from diagnosis to therapy, with each short chapter devoted to a specific diagnosis. Basic information is provided on the disease in question, along with an outline of state of the art treatment options and possible complications. Again, flow charts are used to help the reader to reach the correct therapeutic decision in different circumstances. Numerous high-definition photographs and illustrations, many of them in color, are also included. The editors and authors are leading urological surgeons and oncologists and internationally recognized authorities in their fields. This book will be a great asset in every urologist's office and will also prove invaluable for practitioners in related disciplines. Features Summary This concise, practical guide to diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making focuses on the paths from symptom to diagnosis to therapy in brief chapters... Author Axel S. Merseburger (Editor), Markus A. Kuczyk (Editor), Judd W. Moul (Editor) Publisher Springer-Verlag Release date 20141021 Pages 385 ISBN 3-642-54858-X ISBN 13 978-3-642-54858-1