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