MCQs in Paediatric Surgery: Revision for Postgraduate Exams

by Anindya Niyogi, Ashok Daya Ram

Overview

MCQs in Paediatric Surgery is an essential revision guide tailored for postgraduate examinations in Paediatric Surgery worldwide. Structured in a user-friendly multiple-choice question (MCQ) format, this comprehensive resource also offers focused preparation for the paediatric surgery components of General Surgery and Urology examinations.

This book covers a wide spectrum of core topics, including embryology, anatomy, physiology, pathology, clinical presentation, diagnostics, surgical management, complications, and outcomes. It provides evidence-based answers accompanied by clear, concise explanations that reinforce understanding and support clinical reasoning. Ideal for senior trainees preparing for specialty exams, this book also serves as a valuable learning tool for junior trainees seeking to build a strong foundation in paediatric surgical principles. Whether used for independent study or as a supplement to formal teaching, this book is a reliable companion on the path to surgical excellence and examination success.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783031941238
Publisher:	Springer Nature Switzerland
Publication date:	09/24/2025
Pages:	145
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

Mr. Anindya Niyogi is a Consultant Paediatric Surgeon at King’s College Hospital, London. In addition to his strong clinical expertise, he holds a Master’s degree in Health Professions Education and is actively involved in various academic and training initiatives. He serves as a GMC PLAB examiner and Station Management Member, contributing to the design of OSCE stations. Dr. Niyogi is a faculty member on MRCS and FRCS preparatory courses, as well as basic and advanced laparoscopic skills courses offered by the Royal College of Surgeons. He also contributes to the PG Cert in Surgery e-learning program and is a co-founder and core faculty member of the SPRINT international virtual education programme for paediatric surgery.

Mr. Ashok Daya Ram is a Consultant Paediatric and Neonatal Surgeon at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. A graduate of the Institute of Medicine 1 in Rangoon, Burma, he completed his postgraduate surgical training in the UK. His subspecialty interests include neonatal surgery, thoracic surgery, and upper gastrointestinal surgery. Passionate about education, he serves as a Local Training Director and Director of Advanced Paediatric Life Support. He is a faculty member for numerous surgical and resuscitative skills courses, including those run by the Royal College of Surgeons of England and European Paediatric Life Support programmes.

He conceptualized, founded, directs and teaches on the SPRINT Education Programme for Paediatric Surgery, which provides global access to postgraduate seminars and exam preparation courses. He has presented extensively at international conferences and contributed chapters to leading paediatric surgical textbooks. His excellence in clinical care and education has been recognized through multiple patient- and student-nominated awards, as well as the prestigious Gold Medal from the European Board of Paediatric Surgery.

Table of Contents

1. Fetal Medicine.- 2. Paediatric Trauma.- 3. Oncology.- 4. Head and Neck.- 5. Thorax.- 6. Abdomen.- 7. Urology.