This book covers all the common surgical diseases affecting children, reflecting the latest available information. In addition, it discusses recent advances in pediatric surgery, including fetal interventions and minimally invasive surgery.

The text is presented in a concise and reader-friendly style and complemented by numerous photographs and illustrations to aid in comprehension. Each chapter is structured in a systematic uniform pattern, examining the embryology, incidence, and approach to diagnosis and management, along with flow charts and algorithms where appropriate.

The book is primarily intended for fellows-in-training and surgeons in pediatric surgery and pediatric specialties. In addition to familiarizing readers with common pediatric surgical conditions and helping them plan simple approaches to their management, it also offers an essential on-the-go guide.

Covers entire spectrum of surgical conditions in children in 63 chapters Covers recent advances in pediatric surgery including fetal interventions and minimally invasive surgery Supported with more than 400 images, flow charts and algorithms

Autorentext

Subhasis Roy Choudhury is currently holding the position of Director Professor and Head of the Department of Pediatric Surgery at the Lady Hardinge Medical College and associated Kalawati Saran Children's Hospital, New Delhi, India. After graduating from the N.R.S. Medical College, Kolkata in 1984, he completed postgraduate course in surgery and Pediatric Surgery (M.Ch) from the PGIMER, Chandigarh, India. Subsequently, he received further training in pediatric surgery from the Birmingham Children's Hospital, U.K., and the Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, U.S.A. He has so far 90 publications to his credit and is a guest editor for a journal. He has presented papers and CME lectures in numerous national and international conferences. He is an active reviewer of several national and international journals. In addition to patient care, he has keen interest in teaching and research and is a recognized postgraduate teacher for course of M.Ch. Pediatric Surgery affiliated to the University of Delhi, India.

Inhalt

Section 1: General.- Section 2:Trauma.- Section 3: Head, Neck and Spine.- Section 4: Thorax.- Section 5: Abdomen.- Section 6: Pediatric Oncology.- Section 7: Pediatric Urology.- Section 8: Miscellaneous.