A concise yet complete clinical reference on pediatric surgery in the engaging and highly practical Q&A format of The Secrets Series(R). Eighty chapters cover surgery of major organ systems (Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Wall, Hepatobiliary, Thoracic, Cardiovascular, Soft Tissue, Head and Neck, Genitourinary), plus trauma surgery and a wealth of special pediatric topics. The authors present a text that is authoritative and complete enough to appeal to pediatric and general surgeons, and practical and office-oriented enough to appeal to pediatricians and primary care physicians.

The new edition of this leading volume in the Secrets Series® offers the very latest overview of surgical practice. A two-color page layout, question-and-answer approach, and a list of the “Top 100 Secrets in surgery gives you the perfect concise board review or handy clinical reference, while updated coverage throughout equips you with all of the most current and essential knowledge in the field. Valuable pearls, tips, and memory aids make this the perfect resource for a fast surgical review or reference. Uses bulleted lists, tables, short answers, and a highly detailed index to expedite reference. Includes pearls, tips, and memory aids, making it perfect as a handy surgical review for board exams or clinical reference. Covers all of today’s most common surgical procedures and techniques. Presents a “Controversies section in many chapters that highlights the pros and cons of selected procedures and approaches. Features a compact trim size for enhanced portability. Features revisions throughout to provide you with an up-to-date overview of today’s surgical care and practice. Includes new chapters on mechanical ventilation, bariatric surgery, adrenal incidentaloma, mechanical circulatory support, and professionalism, to keep you current.

While managed care has reduced the length of hospital stays for pediatric as well as older patients, nurses still mercifully recognize the unique needs of children undergoing surgery. Following chapters on psychological preparation of the patient and their parents and other special considerations, s

The most authoritative experts in the US and Canada have put together 100 completely updated chapters in this second edition of Pediatric Orthopaedic Secrets, covering every aspect of orthopaedic disorders in children. Pediatricians, orthopaedists, and internists will find this the perfect book for clinical use. Covered are evaluation, diagnosis, management, authoritative information from the authors' experience, pearls and tricks of the trade, and care of the whole child. Highly successful volume in first edition Concise answers that include the author's pearls, tips, memory aids Bulleted lists, tables, and illustrations for quick review Chapters written by experts their fields All the most important "need-to-know" questions and answers in the proven format of the highly acclaimed Secrets Series Thorough, highly detailed index

Learn the nuances of successful minimally invasive pediatric surgery from international experts in this fast-changing field. Atlas of Pediatric Laparoscopy and Thoracoscopy, 2nd Edition, brings you up to date with the latest approaches, including gastrointestinal, intra-abdominal, and urologic procedures, as well as robotic operations and a variety of thoracoscopic procedures. Comprehensive, step-by-step instructions are highlighted with outstanding illustrations and more than 50 surgical videos that show you exactly how to proceed, making this an ideal resource for surgeons at all levels of experience. Offers comprehensive instruction from global experts on the nuances of minimally invasive pediatric surgery, helping you successfully perform even the most challenging procedures. Provides superb visual guidance with 350 full-color endoscopic views, 200 corresponding line drawings that illuminate every concept and highlight important anatomical details, and 55 high-quality procedural videos performed by the physicians who pioneered them. Contains new chapters and updated information on laparoscopic intestinal operations in the neonate, laparoscopic fundoplication, endoscopic fundoplication, and minimally invasive pectus carinatum repair. Focuses on minimizing recovery times and post-operative complications.

For more than 30 years, the highly regarded Secrets Series® has provided students and practitioners in all areas of health care with concise, focused, and engaging resources for quick reference and exam review. Written by Drs. Richard A. Polin and Mark F. Ditmar, Pediatric Secrets, 7th Edition, features the Secrets’ popular question-and-answer format that also includes lists, tables, pearls, memory aids, and an easy-to-read style – making inquiry, reference, and review quick, easy, and enjoyable. The proven Secrets Series® format gives you the most return for your time – succinct, easy to read, engaging, and highly effective. Fully revised and updated throughout, including protocols and guidelines that are continuously evolving and that increasingly dictate best practices. Practical, up-to-date coverage of the full range of essential topics in the practice of pediatrics. Top 100 Secrets and Key Points boxes provide a fast overview of the secrets you must know for success in practice and on exams. Features bulleted lists, mnemonics, practical tips from leaders in the field – all providing a concise overview of important board-relevant content. Portable size makes it easy to carry with you for quick reference or review anywhere, anytime.

The eighth edition of the acclaimed text Operative Pediatric Surgery continues to provide a unique level of comprehensive detail on the full range of surgically treatable conditions presented in neonate and childhood as well as in utero. Written by expert international authors, all chapters cover both minimal access and open surgery, with operative techniques illustrated by both high-quality colour line artwork, operative photographs, and a library of video clips. Encompassing the full range of pediatric surgery operations that both trainee and experienced pediatric surgeons require, this established operative guide is the standard reference for the pediatric surgeon and will ensure that they can access the most up to date and authoritative information to benefit their clinical practice. • ensures authoritative coverage of all aspects of pediatric surgery •includes the latest operative techniques •reviews alternative surgical approaches •aids visualisation by the inclusion of over 1000 illustrations •establishes total confidence