Mastering Surgical Examinations: A Comprehensive Guide

By Manoj Ramachandran BSc(Hons) MBBS(Hons) MRCS(Eng) FRCS(Tr&Orth), Marc A Gladman MBBS DRCOG DFFP PhD MRCOG MRCS (Eng) FRCS (Gen Surg UK) FRACSSurgical diagnoses are often made on the basis of clinical assessment alone and thus achieving competence in clinical skills remains imperative to good practice in surgery. This book of over 140 cases is designed for candidates preparing for all surgical examinations, whether at undergraduate, postgraduate or exit examination level. It will demystify and simplify the clinical assessment of surgical cases and provides invaluable advice on how to achieve success.

The text includes top tips, acronyms and up-to-date summaries of current practice based on the authors’ personal experience of surgical examinations. All the cases are graded in terms of likely appearance in the examinations. Top tips emphasize specific subjects which often cause confusion. The text includes both commonly asked and advanced questions relating to each case. Examples of the common procedures and props that come up in the skill-based examination format are included.

This fully revised Third Edition now includes 175 photographs of clinical cases and signs as well as key manoeuvres performed during specific surgical examination routines. This comprehensive guide is a must-have for any candidate preparing for surgical examinations. It provides a structured approach to mastering clinical skills and achieving success in the examination room.

Key Features:

• Over 140 cases designed for candidates preparing for all surgical examinations
• Top tips and acronyms to help candidates remember key information
• Up-to-date summaries of current practice based on the authors’ personal experience
• 175 photographs of clinical cases and signs
• Key manoeuvres performed during specific surgical examination routines
• A structured approach to mastering clinical skills and achieving success in the examination room

Why This Book?

This book is essential for any candidate preparing for surgical examinations. It provides a comprehensive guide to clinical assessment, including top tips, acronyms, and up-to-date summaries of current practice. The inclusion of 175 photographs of clinical cases and signs, as well as key manoeuvres performed during specific surgical examination routines, makes this book a valuable resource for those looking to achieve success in their examinations.

Target Audience:

This book is designed for candidates preparing for all surgical examinations, whether at undergraduate, postgraduate or exit examination level. It is particularly useful for those looking to improve their clinical skills and gain confidence in their ability to assess and diagnose surgical cases.

Conclusion:

Mastering Surgical Examinations is a comprehensive guide that provides candidates with the tools they need to succeed in their surgical examinations. With its structured approach, valuable tips, and extensive collection of photographs, this book is an essential resource for anyone preparing for surgical examinations.