The Seventh Edition of this highly regarded title has been written to aid the aspiring surgeon in both understanding and practising the techniques that underpin basic surgical practice. The full range of surgical procedures is comprehensively reviewed in a clear 'how-to-do-it' style and will complement the skills learned on courses, in simulation and in active clinical practice. Many of the techniques described are generic, whilst others will be of more interest to those on rotational training programmes. The basic surgical techniques skill set is broad and encompasses more than simply technical procedures. Manual dexterity is neither the sole nor necessarily the most important quality of a good surgeon. Whilst there are constant developments in the field of surgical practice, much of these fundamentals of surgery are little changed. For this Seventh Edition a new author has updated the text; however, it is still very much based on Professor Kirk's original book, retaining its distinctive writing style and familiar narrative. By addressing the reader directly it is hoped that you will absorb and engage yourself in the personal instruction given therein.

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