Synopsis

The Atlas of Breast Surgical Techniques, edited by V. Suzanne Klimberg, MD, presents state-of-the-art visual guidance on today's full range of breast surgery techniques. In this title in Drs. Townsend and Evers' new Surgical Techniques Atlas series, esteemed international contributors offer you expert step-by-step advice on a wide array of surgical procedures, including the newest ablative and reconstructive approaches, to help you expand your repertoire and hone your operative skills. Color surgical photos, biopsy specimens, and artists' renderings of key anatomy show you what to look for and how to proceed; and online access at expertconsult.com allows you to consult the book from any computer and watch surgical videos demonstrating how to execute key aspects of many procedures.

• Includes convenient access to the full text online, with a downloadable image collection as well as operative videos that demonstrate how to perform key techniques.

• Offers step-by-step guidance on a wide range of breast surgery procedures, giving you multiple options for approaching any challenge.

• Covers the hottest topics in breast surgery, including new ablative and reconstructive procedures.

• Presents more than 550 full-color illustrations and operative photos, biopsy specimens, and artists' renderings of key anatomy, for expert visual guidance.

• Discusses clinical anatomy, pre-operative considerations, operative steps, pearls and pitfalls, and post-operative care for every procedure, providing all the guidance you need to get the best results.

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Reviewer: Carol Scott-Conner, MD, PhD(University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics)
Description: This volume in the Surgical Techniques Atlas series covers an unusually wide range of breast surgical techniques, with lavish color illustrations and access to accompanying video.
Purpose: The purpose is to help trainees and practicing surgeons in their "review and preparation for surgical procedures." The wealth of new procedures in this book will benefit even the most experienced breast surgeons.
Audience: Written for surgical trainees, general surgeons, breast surgical specialists, and surgical oncologists, the book thoroughly covers the entire field of breast surgery. It also will be of value to plastic surgeons who do breast reconstruction. The editors and chapter authors are all preeminent authorities in their field and, in most cases, are the surgeons who developed and perfected the techniques.
Features: The book considers various surgical techniques ranging from the simple (aspiration of a breast cyst) through the extremely complex and rare (forequarter amputation). It is unique in its balanced coverage of procedures commonly done by surgeons but not often included in surgical atlases (e.g., stereotactic biopsy). It is lavishly illustrated with color photographs and diagrams. The book is well organized and includes indications, clinical anatomy, and steps in the procedure (as bulleted lists). Access to an accompanying web site provides additional material, including videos.
Assessment: This is an excellent addition to the library of anyone who does breast surgery. I would recommend it to even the most experienced surgeons because of the wealth of new procedures and the clarity with which they are illustrated. It will be as valuable to trainees, because of the clear explanations of even the most basic procedures.