Surgery sourcebook
Subtitle: basic consumer health information about common surgical techniques and procedures, including appendectomy, breast biopsy, carotid endarterectomy, cataract removal, cesarean section, coronary artery bypass, cosmetic surgery, dilation and curettage, gallbladder surgery, hemorrhoidectomy, hysterectomy, hernia repair, low back surgery, mastectomy, prostatectomy, tonsillectomy, and weight-loss (bariatric) surgery, along with facts about emergency surgery and critical care and tips on preparing for surgery, getting a second opinion, managing pain and surgical complications, and recovering from surgery, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of resources for more information
By: edited by Amy L. Sutton
Edition: Third edition.
Series: Health reference series; Health reference series
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 655
ISBN-13: 9780780812918; 9780780812925
Subjects: Popular works; Surgery; Consumer education; Operative Surgical Procedures
Description: "Provides basic consumer health information about common surgical procedures, potential risks and complications, pain control options, and recovery issues. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: pt. I. Introduction to surgery; title: 1. Overview of surgical specialties; title: 2. What is it like to have surgery?; title: 3. Specialized surgical techniques; title: Cryosurgery; title: Laparoscopic and robot-assisted surgery; title: Laser surgery; title: Natural orifice surgery; title: Stereotactic radiosurgery; title: 4. Understanding pediatric surgery; title: 5. Surgery in older adults; title: 6. Surgery statistics; title: Inpatient surgery statistics; title: Operating room procedures account for nearly half of hospitals' treatment costs; title: U.S. outpatient surgeries on the rise; title: Statistics on bariatric and metabolic surgery; title: Baby boomers trigger major increase in knee replacement surgeries; title: 7. Recent research and trends in surgery and patient outcomes; title: Certain hospital characteristics influence mortality after complications following high-risk surgery; title: Trauma patients with hospital-acquired infections have poor outcomes, including increased mortality risk; title: Presurgical medical consultants may not result in better care for patients; title: Medical tourism : going overseas for surgical procedures.; title: pt. II. Preparing for surgery; title: 8. How to find a qualified surgeon; title: 9. How to get a second opinion; title: 10. How to prepare for surgery; title: 11. Preparing your child for surgery; title: 12. Choosing a hospital; title: 13. Choosing ambulatory care; title: 14. Anesthesia; title: Anesthesia basics; title: What is anesthesia awareness?; title: Anesthesia's effectiveness affected by obesity; title: Medication use, anesthesia response, and surgery; title: 15. Substance use and surgery; title: Alcohol use and heart surgery; title: Smoking and surgery; title: 16. Donating blood for surgery; title: Frequently asked questions about blood donations; title: Autologous and directed blood donations; title: 17. Dealing with preoperative anxiety; title: Overview of relaxation techniques and how they alleviate anxiety; title: Presurgery program teaches anxiety reduction; title: Hypnosis helps reduce stress surrounding surgery; title: 18. Understanding informed consent; title: 19. Ensuring patient safety; title: Twenty tips to prevent medical errors; title: Ten things you can do to be a safe patient; title: Wrong-site surgery : help avoid mistakes in your surgery; title: 20. What Medicare covers if you are having surgery; title: 21. Advanced care planning.; title: pt. III. Common types of surgery and surgical procedures; title: 22. Head and neck surgery; title: Treating head and neck cancer; title: Brain surgery; title: Ear tube surgery for ear infections; title: Cochlear implant surgery; title: Sinus surgery; title: Adenoidectomy; title: Tonsillectomy; title: Thyroid surgery; title: 23. Eye surgery; title: Cataract surgery; title: Glaucoma surgery; title: Macular degeneration surgery; title: Laser eye surgery (LASIK) for refractive disorders; title: 24. Dental and endodontic surgery; title: Traumatic dental injuries may require surgery; title: Endodontic surgery; title: 25. Breast surgeries; title: Breast augmentation; title: Breast reduction; title: Breast biopsy; title: Lumpectomy; title: Mastectomy; title: Prophylactic mastectomy; title: Breast reconstruction; title: 26. Lung surgery; title: 27. Heart and vascular surgery; title: Angioplasty; title: Coronary artery bypass grafting surgery; title: Transmyocardial laser revascularization (TMR); title: Valve repair and replacement; title: Arrhythmia surgery; title: Carotid endarterectomy; title: Aneurysm repair; title: 28. Implantable devices for heart problems; title: Cardioverter defibrillator; title: Pacemaker; title: 29. Joint, bone, and spine surgery; title: Carpal tunnel surgery; title: Hip replacement surgery; title: Knee replacement surgery; title: Shoulder replacement surgery; title: Spinal stenosis surgery; title: Low back surgery; title: 30. Gastrointestinal surgery; title: Appendectomy; title: Bowel diversion surgeries : ileostomy, colostomy, ileoanal reservoir, and continent ileostomy; title: Colectomy; title: Colon and rectal cancer surgery; title: Gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy); title: Hemorrhoid surgery; title: Hernia repair surgery; title: 31. Weight-loss (bariatric) surgery; title: Overview of bariatric surgery for severe obesity; title: Complications and costs for obesity surgery declining; title: Outpatient bariatric surgery may lead to higher mortality and complications; title: 32. Gynecologic and obstetric surgery; title: Hysterectomy; title: Dilation and curettage; title: Cesarean section; title: Episiotomy; title: Tubal ligation; title: Uterine fibroid surgery; title: 33. Urological surgery; title: Circumcision; title: Prostate cancer surgery; title: Urinary incontinence surgery; title: Urostomy; title: Vasectomy; title: 34. Cosmetic and reconstructive surgery; title: Abdominoplasty; title: Blepharoplasty; title: Body contouring surgery after weight loss surgery; title: Liposuction; title: Rhinoplasty; title: Scar revision surgery after injury or previous surgery; title: Skin graft surgery; title: Surgery for facial injuries; title: Surgery for skin cancer; title: 35. Organ transplant surgery; title: 36. Emergency, critical care, or traumatic surgery; title: Amputation surgery; title: Chest tube thoracostomy; title: Tracheostomy.; title: pt. IV. Managing pain and surgical complications; title: 37. Pain control and surgery; title: 38. Assisted breathing and surgery; title: 39. Managing blood loss with blood transfusions; title: 10. Infection and surgery; title: Frequently asked questions about surgical site infections; title: Simple steps can reduce health care-associated infections; title: Catheter-associated urinary tract infections; title: Central line-associated bloodstream infection; title: Clostridium difficile infections; title: Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus infections; title: Pneumonia; title: Sepsis (bloodstream infection); title: 41. Other surgical complications; title: Abdominal adhesions; title: Deep vein thrombosis; title: Headache after lumbar puncture; title: Lung function tests help identify lung complications after surgery; title: Malignant hyperthermia : a rare but serious reaction to anesthesia; title: Shock.; title: pt. V. Recovering from surgery; title: 42. Recovering from surgery; title: What to expect in the postanesthesia care unit; title: What to expect if you are going home the day of surgery; title: Reducing depression after heart surgery; title: 43. Hospital discharge planning; title: 44. Moving to a rehabilitation unit or facility; title: 45. Nutrition and exercise concerns after surgery; title: Overview of postsurgical nutrition and exercise recommendations; title: Nasogastric tube feedings at home; title: Nutrition considerations after weight-loss surgery; title: 46. Caring for surgical incisions and drains; title: Caring for your incision; title: Caring for a surgical drain; title: 47. Caring for an ostomy bag after surgery; title: 48. Driving and travel after surgery; title: Postsurgical patients at risk for impaired driving; title: Driving and travel after heart surgery.; title: pt. VI. Additional help and information; title: 49. Glossary of terms related to surgery; title: 50. Directory of organizations that provide information about surgery.