This accessible home reference is a unique step-by-step guide to 20 of the most common surgical interventions. Beginning with the most common operation, and concluding with the least common.
The different stages of each operation and recovery are concisely presented and abundantly illustrated, introducing the reader to basic surgical terms, medical equipment and technique.
Easy-to-follow descriptions specifically written for a non-specialist audience, step-by-step illustrations and view-at-a-glance information panels make this a must-have medical reference for anyone wanting to know more about routine surgical procedures.
