By Fiona Myint FRCS

Kirk's Basic Surgical Techniques provides a foundation on surgical technique to ensure operational success. Covering the basic techniques that every surgeon needs to know, across all specialties and subspecialties. Comprehenisvely reviewing the full range of surgical skills this book provides guidance on key operative skills, managing different situations, and handling the patient - all with clear ‘how-to’ explanations of each technique. This eighth edition has been thoroughly revised by Fiona Myint, a Consultant Vascular Surgeon at the Royal Free Hospital and Professor of Surgical Education at UCL. It maintains the clear, instructive style of its highly respected original author Professor R. M. Kirk.

Provides guidance on the full range of surgical techniques and skills required by all trainee surgeons

Concentrates on the main principles behind the use of surgical techniques

Key points boxes provide hints and tips to reinforce the main aspects of each technique

Updated chapters throughout

A synopsis of commonly used surgical dressings

Guidance on how to handle the team