Atlas of Minimally Invasive Surgical Operations

Introducing the most essential all-in-one MIS tutorial and atlas for 21st-century practice

Features:

• Nearly 1,000 state-of-the-art illustrations—all created by esteemed professors of medical illustration at Johns Hopkins University—are designed to help surgeons visualize the procedure as they step to the operating table

• Comprehensive coverage encompassing 62 must-know procedures, each of which is fully explained with high-yield text and accompanying illustrations

• Consistent format includes Indications, Preoperative Preparation, Anesthesia, Position, Incision and Exposure, Closure, and Postoperative Care

• Section on minimally invasive pediatric surgery examines the latest procedural approaches to this critical surgical area

If you are a laparoscopic surgeon who strives to be at the vanguard of clinical practice, your atlas has arrived. Overflowing with nearly 1,000 beautifully rendered, medically accurate illustrations, The Atlas of Minimally Invasive Surgical Operations is the definitive laparoscopic surgery procedural primer and visual roadmap.

This indispensable, one-stop resource delivers easy-to-follow procedural guidance that builds on the vital work of laparoscopic surgery pioneers at OHSU and other leading academic centers in the United States who have adapted common open operations to an MIS environment. Accompanying this skill-sharpening content are detailed illustrations that take you through each step to consider while performing current minimally invasive techniques.

The Atlas of Minimally Invasive Surgical Operations begins with a review of general surgical considerations and principles of access, while subsequent sections survey the full scope of surgical interventions. Mirroring the latest clinical perspectives, research, and technologies that drive procedure evolution, this is the one atlas that should be part of your surgical library.

This app is easy to navigate, allowing you to browse the contents or search for topics. The search tool shows you suggestions that appear in the text as you type so it is quick and helps with spelling medical terms. It also remembers past search terms so you can go back to a topic or image very easily. You can also create notes and bookmarks separately for chapters and images to enhance your learning. You can also change the text size for easier reading. No Internet connection needed to view the app after it has been downloaded. It is all ready for quick image and information retrieval. This app is optimized for whatever size device you are using, either phone or tablet.

This interactive app is based on the full content of Atlas of Minimally Invasive Surgical Operations by McGraw-Hill Education.

Editors:

John G. Hunter, MD, FACS, FRCS Edin (hon)

Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer

Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) Health System

Mackenzie Professor of Surgery, OHSU School of Medicine

Portland, Oregon

Donn H. Spight, MD, FACS, FASMBS

Associate Professor of Surgery

School of Medicine

Oregon Health and Science University

Portland, Oregon, USA

Disclaimer: This app is intended for the education of healthcare professionals and not as a diagnostic and treatment reference for the general population. 

Developed by Usatine Media, LLC

Richard P. Usatine, MD, Co-President, Professor of Family & Community Medicine, Professor of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio

Peter Erickson, Co-President, Lead Software Developer