FRCS (General Surgery) The Road to Success Volume 2: A Comprehensive Study Guide

Authored by Mr. Pradip K Datta and featuring a foreword by Professor Christopher J.K. Bulstrode, this second volume of FRCS General Surgery: A Road to Success is an indispensable resource for aspiring surgeons.

What to Expect from Volume 2

This volume covers six critical chapters, each carefully crafted to align with the Joint Committee on Intercollegiate Examinations and Joint Surgical Colleges Fellowship Examinations Board of United Kingdom and Ireland:

• Hernia and Abdominal Wall
• Obesity and Metabolic Surgery
• Arteries and Aneurysms
• Venous System
• Lymphatic Disorders of Lower Limbs
• Breast

These chapters are structured in a question-and-answer format, similar to the exam, and are richly complemented by:

• Clinical images
• Radiographs
• Illustrations
• Flow charts

These visual aids will help you consolidate existing knowledge and easily comprehend unfamiliar clinical conditions.

Maximizing the Benefits of This Book

To get the most out of this book, follow this structured approach:

Each chapter begins with a concise synopsis, followed by a list of diagnoses. This is then followed by clinical scenarios, answers, and explanations in a viva-voce format.

This layout mirrors the exam format, where you’ll be presented with a clinical scenario, expected to make a correct diagnosis, and then discuss management of the patient.

The management section includes questions related to:

• Clinical presentation
• Diagnostic criteria
• Pathophysiology of the condition
• Guidelines to follow
• Appropriate investigations
• Treatment options, including surgery

Volumes 3 and 4 will provide additional insights into applied physiology, critical care, and pain management, ensuring you have a comprehensive understanding of managing critically ill surgical patients.

With this book, you’ll be able to approach each topic with confidence, using the same format you’ll encounter in the exam.

Book Details

Print Length: 200 pages

Publisher: Doctors Academy Publications

Edition: First Edition – Volume 2 (December 29, 2014)