Atlas of Breast Surgical Techniques

A Volume in the Surgical Techniques Atlas Series

1st Edition - September 24, 2009
Latest edition
Author: V. Suzanne Klimberg
Editor: Courtney M. Townsend
Language: English

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… Read more

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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.

Key features

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.

Readership

General Surgery, Surgical Oncology

Review quotes

"In general, the entire group of authors is to be congratu- lated to cover the most popular topics in breast surgery, including new ablative and reconstructive procedures. The power of this book is the abundance t of colour surgical photos and the online access, which allows consulting the book from any computer and watching surgical videos demonstrating how to execute key aspects of many procedures. I strongly encourage our colleagues to consult such a work." Journal of Surgical Reconstruction, 2010

Product details

Edition: 1
Latest edition
Published: September 24, 2009
Language: English

About the editor

Courtney M. Townsend

Affiliations and expertise

Professor,Robertson-Poth Distinguished Chair in General Surgery,Department of Surgery,The University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, Texas

About the author

V. Suzanne Klimberg

V. Suzanne Klimberg, M.D., is the Courtney M. Townsend, Jr., M.D. Distinguished Chair in General Surgery, Professor and Vice Chair for Administration, Chief of Surgical Oncology, and Medical Director of the UTMB Cancer Center, with an adjunct appointment at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. An internationally recognized leader in breast surgical oncology, Dr. Klimberg is known for pioneering innovations in breast cancer surgery, including the axillary reverse mapping (ARM) technique for lymphedema prevention, oncoplastic and minimally invasive breast surgery, and novel approaches to breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. She has served as president of the Association of Academic Surgeons, the Society of Surgical Oncology, the American Society of Breast Surgeons, and the Southern Surgical Association, and currently serves in leadership roles with the American Board of Surgery, the American Board of Complex Surgical Oncology, and the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Klimberg has authored more than 350 peer-reviewed publications, 75 book chapters, and 17 books, and holds nine patents related to innovations in breast cancer surgery.