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Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in General Surgery - FRCS (Gen Surg)
Essential Books
The second edition of this highly successful and popular book has been
thoroughly revised to ensure the content remains completely up to date and
accurate.
With 50 new
questions, "FRCS General Surgery Section 1: 500 SBAs and EMIs" offers
the most relevant and comprehensive set of practice questions for trainees
preparing for the exam.
Chapters
are mapped to the syllabus to deliver structured revision in all the key topics
tested in the exam. Featuring a wealth of practice questions and fully
descriptive answers, this book provides the essential revision tool to maximise
chances of success.
500 SBA and
EMI scenario based questions reflecting the formats encountered in the exam. Answers
feature concise, case-based descriptions to consolidate knowledge. Extensive
evidence-based referencing to relate theory to clinical practice. Visually-enhanced
answers to improve understanding of key concepts.
This revision book is
an aid to those preparing for the FRCS General Surgery Section 1. The
topics and chapters are taken directly from the Intercollegiate Surgical
Curriculum.
The philosophy of this
book is to focus on the level of knowledge and the approach that would be
expected of the better candidates as they approach the end of their training
and make the transition into consultants.
In addition to the
acquisition of knowledge through the process of tackling questions, the book
will hopefully identify to the reader, areas of gaps in their knowledge base
for which further study is required.
Various techniques
including the use of diagrams and tables are utilised to explain key facts. As
per the curriculum, the book is organised into chapters in accordance with the
syllabus, allowing less familiar topics such as relevant aspects in urology and
gynaecology to be covered.
Topics such as
Gastrointestinal, HPB, Vascular, Breast and Endocrine Surgery are
understandably covered in greater depth given their common occurrence in the
examination. Questions are presented in a single best answer and extended
matching item format, mirroring those that the candidate will encounter during
the examination.
This book is useful for
candidates in both the early and late stages of their revision for the
examination. Early familiarity with the range and depth of topics may help
guide further self-directed learning. Those in the latter stages of revision
can use the questions to build confidence and reinforce their knowledge. Each
chapter is written by an authoritative author alongside the book editor to
ensure it is relevant and informative for the reader.
SBAs and EMIs for the General Surgery FRCS (Oxford
Higher Specialty Training) – 2018
Price: £42.74 Paperback, £29.24 Kindle Edition
Price: £42.74 Paperback, £29.24 Kindle Edition
Featuring over 600 Single Best Answers (SBAs) and Extended
Matching Items (EMIs) written by successful candidates of the General Surgery
FRCS, this resource ensures high-quality self-assessment.
Split into chapters on key sub-specialties, all questions are mapped to the surgical curriculum and mirror the level of detail required to succeed in the Section 1 examination.
Split into chapters on key sub-specialties, all questions are mapped to the surgical curriculum and mirror the level of detail required to succeed in the Section 1 examination.
Each chapter is clearly structured with
all SBA and EMI questions first, followed by corresponding answers, detailed
explanations and relevant further reading sources. This layout enables trainees
to assess their level of knowledge, and practise the technique and approach
needed for the examination. Providing high-quality questions and expert guidance, this
resource is a comprehensive revision tool for senior trainees in General
Surgery.
Cracking the Intercollegiate General Surgery FRCS Viva
Cracking the Intercollegiate General Surgery FRCS Viva
Cracking
the Intercollegiate General Surgery FRCS Viva – 2013
Price: £71.24 Paperback, £54.99 Kindle Edition, £109.63 Hardcover
Price: £71.24 Paperback, £54.99 Kindle Edition, £109.63 Hardcover
The FRCS examination is
the last hurdle on the road to independent practice as a consultant surgeon in
the United Kingdom and Ireland. The voce viva portion of the exam can be
particularly challenging for candidates who must demonstrate not only their
knowledge of various surgical topics, but also their reasoning and
decision-making abilities.
This book provides
the framework and knowledge to pass the non-subspecialty sections of the FRCS
(Gen Surg) viva and clinical examination. This comprehensive revision text
covers all essential topics in critical care, emergency and general surgery as
well as critical appraisal of research papers, basic statistics and data manipulation
for the academic section.
This essential revision
guide provides you with the vital points for each topic, presented in a
concise, structured manner and referenced where appropriate. It is essential
reading for anyone preparing for the FRCS General Surgery exam.
FRCS: Companion cases for
the intercollegiate exam in General Surgery
FRCS:
Companion cases for the intercollegiate exam in General Surgery – 2015
Price: £65.00
This is a concise revision guide for the FRCS (Gen Surg) Intercollegiate exam, and this book serves as a
companion for the trainee throughout the course of their six-year
training rotation. It reflects the exact framework of the exam
syllabus issued by the Joint Committee on Higher Surgical Training
(JCHST), and contains the most recently amended guidelines.
The
question and answer style used is a popular and effective method
which lends itself perfectly to studying either alone or as a group,
wherein one acts as examiner and the other as candidate. Further, the
exam is very clinically orientated, with vivas based on a clinical
scenario, using patients and images as method of initiating clinical
discussion. This book will act as supplementary reading for any
course relating to the FRCS exit examination in general surgery. Both
the authors and main contributors have passed the FRCS exam in
general surgery and have many years experience in postgraduate
exams.
FRCS General Surgery Viva Topics and Revision Notes
FRCS General Surgery Viva Topics and Revision Notes
(MasterPass) – 2011
Price: £32.44 Paperback, £30.82 Kindle Edition
Price: £32.44 Paperback, £30.82 Kindle Edition
This books provides the consolidated notes of a successful candidate, and it is an
essential resource when preparing for the viva.
The
wide variety of questions require you to define, diagnose or choose between
treatment options, while MCQs and SBAs help you to objectively evaluate your
progress – a unique supplement to your study plan.
Answers
provided are comprised of an invaluable combination of detailed written answers
and lists that will remind you of key points and help you structure your
preparation.
FRCS (General Surgery): A Road to
Success
FRCS (General Surgery): A Road to
Success – 2016
Price: £78.50 Paperback
A highly recommended book for FRCS (General Surgery) Intercollegiate Exit Exam in the United Kingdom and Ireland. It covers the important topics set out by the Joint Committee on
Intercollegiate Examinations and Joint Surgical Colleges Fellowship
Examinations Board of United Kingdom and Ireland.
The book is structured in the
form of ‘questions and answers’, similar to how it will be tested in the exam.
The text is complemented by liberal use of clinical images, radiographs,
illustrations and flow charts to enable the reader to consolidate existing
knowledge on common topics and easily comprehend unfamiliar clinical
conditions.
Each chapter commences with a short synopsis followed by a list of
diagnoses. This is followed by a number of clinical scenarios. Following this,
the answers are structured in the form of ‘Diagnosis matched with clinical
features and images’. The Q&A will flow in the format of a viva-voce.
The
management section comprises of questions related to clinical presentation,
diagnostic criteria, pathophysiology of the condition, guidelines to follow,
appropriate investigations and treatment options including surgery. The book
will thus enable to approach each topic in the format one will be tested in the
exam.
Core Topics in General
& Emergency Surgery: A Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice
Price: £75.18 Hardcover, £51.26 Kindle Edition
This book meets the needs of
surgeons in higher training and practising consultants for a contemporary and
evidence-based account of general surgery in both elective and emergency
situations. It is a practical reference source incorporating the most current
information on recent developments, management issues and operative
procedures.
The text is thoroughly
referenced and supported by evidence-based recommendations wherever possible,
distinguishing between strong evidence to support a conclusion, and evidence
suggesting that a recommendation can be reached on the balance of probabilities.
For this Sixth
Edition the authorship team across the series has been expanded to include
additional European and World experts, with an increased emphasis on global
practice.
Throughout all six volumes
the contents have been extensively revised in line with recently published
evidence. Detailed supportive key references are provided and are also included
within the comprehensive list of references in the accompanying ebook. Links to
recommended online videos have been added where appropriate.
The extensive revisions to
this edition are intended to maximize its appeal to all those in general
surgical practice. There are several entirely new chapters on subjects
previously covered in other volumes of the series, while the remaining chapters
have been revised, updated or re-written by new authors where
appropriate.
The new chapters include
those on the Evaluation of surgical literature; Enhanced recovery; Organ
donation and general surgery in transplant patients; and Principles of neck
surgery for the general surgeon. For the first time this volume includes a
chapter on Patient safety and human factors in surgery, which distills the core
knowledge that is fundamental to achieving good outcomes (and avoiding bad
ones) in practice for all grades of surgeon.
Colorectal Surgery: A Companion to Specialist
Surgical Practice
Colorectal Surgery: A Companion to Specialist
Surgical Practice (6th edition) – 2018
Price: £63.38 Hardcover, £47.86 Kindle Edition
In this book, Colorectal Surgery meets the needs of surgeons in
higher training and practising consultants for a contemporary and
evidence-based account of this sub-specialty that is relevant to their general
surgical practice.
This edition of Colorectal Surgery includes new chapters on surgery for colon
cancer, and on the management of advanced and recurrent colorectal cancer. New
techniques for the minimally invasive treatment of rectal cancer are included
for the first time, as are a number of new procedures for fistula. The latest
evidence for total mesocolic excision is included for the first time, together
with clear descriptions of the technique.
Oesophagogastric Surgery: A Companion to
Specialist Surgical Practice
Oesophagogastric Surgery: A Companion to
Specialist Surgical Practice (6th edition) – 2018
Price: £79.99 Hardcover, £55.19 Kindle Edition
Oesophagogastric Surgery meets
the needs of surgeons in higher training and practising consultants for a
contemporary and evidence-based account of this sub-specialty that is relevant
to their general surgical practice.
This new Sixth Edition includes contributions from a number of world
renowned authors which reflects the global nature of oesophagogastric surgery.
In particular, to reflect the increasing role of bariatric surgery, there are
three new chapters covering obesity, bariatric surgical procedures, and the
follow up and outcomes of bariatric surgery. Other chapters have been
extensively revised by world experts and include up to date evidence and
advances in the assessment, management, and treatment of oesophagogastric
disease.
Hepatobiliary and
Pancreatic Surgery: A Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice
Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery: A
Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice (6th edition) – 2018
Price: £79.99 Hardcover, £48.39 Kindle Edition
Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery meets
the needs of surgeons in higher training and practising consultants for a
contemporary and evidence-based account of this sub-specialty that is relevant
to their general surgical practice.
This edition of Hepatobiliary and
Pancreatic Surgery includes new chapters on pancreas, islet and liver
transplantation. The text includes new treatment options such as
radioembolization, antiangiogenics and ALPPS, the latest guidelines on HCC and
colorectal liver metastases management with recent evidence on treatment of
biliary tract cancer, pancreatic cystic lesions and complicated acute
pancreatitis. Over half of the chapters have been re-written by new authors
thus ensuring that this edition is fresh, relevant and incorporates the latest
developments and most up-to-date evidence base.Breast Surgery: A Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice
Breast Surgery: A Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice (6th edition) – 2018
Price: £70.33 Hardcover, £58.99 Kindle Edition
Breast Surgery meets the needs of surgeons in
higher training and practising consultants for a contemporary and
evidence-based account of this sub-specialty that is relevant to their general
surgical practice.
This new edition of Breast Surgery has a revised structure that better reflects
the patient pathway through the breast service. New authors have brought new
insights into rapidly evolving areas including more sophisticated breast
assessment, the increasing options for breast conservation using oncoplastic
techniques, and primary medical therapy. An emphasis on patient assessment and
surgical techniques are the cornerstone of this revised edition.
Vascular and Endovascular
Surgery: A Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice
Vascular and Endovascular
Surgery: A Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice (6th edition) – 2018
Price: £79.99 Hardcover, £62.99 Kindle Edition
Vascular and Endovascular Surgery meets
the needs of surgeons in higher training and practising consultants for a
contemporary and evidence-based account of this sub-specialty that is relevant
to their general surgical practice.
Vascular surgery is developing at a
rapid pace, especially in the field of medical therapy and endovascular
interventions. This new edition aims to put these developments into context,
and give a balanced view with regard to technological advances and more
traditional techniques. Vascular and endovascular practitioners will find this
a very useful resource in their day to day clinical practice.
Transplantation: A Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice
Transplantation: A Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice (5th edition) – 2013
Price: £69.80 Hardcover, £53.59 Kindle Edition
Transplantation meets the needs of surgeons in
higher training and practising consultants for a contemporary and
evidence-based account of this sub-specialty that is relevant to their general
surgical practice. It is a practical reference source incorporating the most
current information on recent developments, management issues and operative
procedures.
Endocrine Surgery: A
Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice
Endocrine Surgery - Print and E-Book: A
Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice (5th edition) – 2013
Price: £120.58 Hardcover, £53.59 Kindle Edition
Endocrine Surgery meets
the needs of surgeons in higher training and practising consultants for a
contemporary and evidence-based account of this sub-specialty that is relevant
to their general surgical practice. It is a practical reference source
incorporating the most current information on recent developments, management
issues and operative procedures. The text is thoroughly referenced and
supported by evidence-based recommendations wherever possible, distinguishing
between strong evidence to support a conclusion, and evidence suggesting that a
recommendation can be reached on the balance of probabilities.
