General Surgery Examination and Board Review, Second Edition

by Robert B. Lim, Daniel B. Jones

Overview

The BEST way to prepare for the General Surgery Boards and ABSITE

Ideal for both written and oral board prep, General Surgery Examination and Board Review is the perfect way to prepare for your certification exams. Updated with new questions, this second edition reflects the latest clinical advances and mirrors the latest exams. The effective case-based approach helps sharpen clinical decision-making skills and gives the content real-world relevance. Each chapter opens with a clinical case and is followed by Q&A related to that particular case. This high-yield review also includes detailed evidenced-based answer explanations and references to facilitate more in-depth study.

• 700+ questions with detailed answer explanations
• Topics mirror the exam blueprint to ensure you are studying the most relevant material as possible
• Enables you to incorporate the proven benefits of case-based review into general surgery board preparation
• An essential resource for general surgery residents, practicing surgeons preparing for recertification, and medical students
• Includes chapters on timely topics such as ethical/legal issues, robotic-assisted surgery, end-of-life care and surgical nutrition
• Coverage reflects the latest clinical advances so you can incorporate this information into your exam preparation or daily practice

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781260468083
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	11/25/2022
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	560
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.90(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Robert B. Lim, MD, FACS, FASMBS, is Associate Professor of Surgery, Resident Program Director, and Vice-Chair of Education, Department of Surgery, The University of Oklahoma–Tulsa.

Daniel B. Jones, MD, FACS, is Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School; Vice Chair of Surgery, Office of Technology and Innovation; Chief, Minimally Invasive Surgical Services; and Director of the Bariatric Program, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

Table of Contents

Contributors xiii

Preface xxiii

Acknowledgements xxv

Section 1 Perioperative

1 Obstructive Sleep Apnea Ashley D. Willoughby Zhamak Khorgami 3

2 Malignant Hypertension Aaron Paul 12

3 Fundamentals for Use of Surgical Energy and OR Fires Paul Wetstein 17

4 Argon Gas Embolism Lauren P. K. Muramoto Roger Eduardo 20

5 Laparoscopic Access and the Pneumoperitoneum Andrea Moon 24

6 Notes, Novel Endoscopy, and Advanced Laparoscopy Aditya Gutta Kai Matthes Mark A. Gromski 28

7 Robotic-Assisted Surgery Mary Decoteau Gordon Wisbach 33

8 Troubleshooting Robotic Surgery Omar Yusef Kudsi Naseem Bou-Ayash 37

9 Ethics/Legal Issues-Decision-Making Alexandra Adams Timothy J. Vreeland 43

10 End-of-Life Care Anne O'Shea Timothy J. Vreeland 47

Section 2 General Surgery

11 Skin Cancer and Melanoma Joy Sarkar Robert C. Chick Timothy J. Vreeland 55

12 Decubitus Ulcers Meaghan J. Flatley Pamela C. Masella 62

13 Sarcoma and Lymphoma Joy Sarkar 66

14 Lung Cancer-Cough Mia DeBarros 73

15 Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Terri L. Carlson 78

16 Hernia - Umbilical/Ventral with Cirrhosis Scott H. Nguyen 81

17 Inguinal and Femoral Hernias Justin LaRocque Harry T. Aubin Scott H. Nguyen 84

18 Inguinal Neuralgia Eric Balent 91

19 Hiatal and Paraesophageal Hernia Geoffrey S. Chow 95

20 Achalasia Mary T. O'Donnell E. Matthew Ritter James A. McClintic 98

21 Gastric Cancer Brian J. Pottorf Farah A. Husain 102

22 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors William Cole 108

23 Gastric Lymphoid Tumors Phillip M. Kemp Bohan Timothy J. Vreeland 112

24 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Patrick M. McCarthy Timothy J. Vreeland 116

25 Perforated Peptic Ulcer Disease Henry Lin 120

26 Gallbladder Mass Freeman Condon 123

27 Biliary Colic Anne O'Shea Timothy J. Vreeland 128

28 Biliary Tract-Cholangitis Harry T. Aubin Freeman Condon 133

29 Cholecystitis in Pregnancy Alan P. Gehrich Dylan Russell 136

30 Liver Metastasis Kevin M. Lin-Hurtubise Robert L. Sheffler Travis Mason 141

31 Liver Cirrhosis Travis Mason 146

32 Pancreatitis and Pancreatic Cysts Kiran Lagisetty Joy Sarkar 151

33 Head of Pancreas Mass Phillip M. Kemp Bohan Timothy J. Vreeland 154

34 Spleen/Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura C.T. Grayson 158

35 Small Bowel Obstruction Patrick Golden Emily Ofstun 162

36 Illicit Drug-Induced Abdominal Pain Bonnie B. Hunt Stuart Reynolds 166

37 Carcinoid Tumors Christopher G. Yheulon 171

38 Mesenteric Ischemia Danielle E. Smith 175

39 Appendicitis Erik Criman 180

40 Colon Cancer Suzanne Gillern 185

41 Crohn's Disease Jace J.P. Franko Andrew T. Schlussel 191

42 Diverticulitis Kelli Tavares Erik Roedel 195

43 Colon, Rectum, and Anus-Rectal Cancer Tiffany P. Wheeler 200

44 Peri-Rectal Abscess Ryan Bram 204

45 Breast Mass Anita Mamtani Zakiya Shakir 209

46 Ductal Carcinoma in Situ Ashley Chinn 214

47 Inflammatory Breast Cancer Ranjna Sharma Leah Brazer 219

48 Breast Reconstruction Ally Ha 223

49 Adrenal Gland Tumors Yong Choi 228

50 Hyperparathyroidism Jill Findlay 233

51 Thyroid Disease Joy Sarkar 237

52 Pancreatic Endocrine Tumors Jigesh A. Shah Omar Yusef Kudsi Kenneth J. Bogenberger 241

53 Salivary Gland Tumors Maxwell Sirkin William V. Rice Jayne Stevens 246

Section 3 Surgical Subspecialties

Bariatric Surgery 253

54 Marginal Ulcers Ryan Bram Chan W. Park 255

55 Bariatric Surgery-Bypass-Abdominal Pain Theresa Jackson 259

56 Sleeve Gastrectomy Leaks Brooke Pati 263

57 Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch for Morbid Obesity Christopher G. Yheulon 267

58 Bariatric Surgery-Nutrition Complicatons Brooke Pati 273

59 Revisional Bariatric Surgery Hussna Wakily 276

60 Adjustable Gastric Band Complications Ryan Bram Chan W. Park 280

Pediatric Surgery 283

61 Pediatric Head and Neck Masses Justin C. Scheidt Margaret E. Gallagher 285

62 Pyloric Stenosis Justin C. Scheidt Margaret E. Gallagher 291

63 Hirschsprung's Disease Benjamin Tabak 295

64 Omphacele/Gastrochsis Benjamin Tabak 299

OB/GYN 305

65 Ovarian Masses Samantha Carson Elise Barker Charles S. Dietrich III 307

66 Ectopic Pregnancy Charles S. Dietrich III Bradford P. Whitcomb Jordan Kopf Alan P. Gehrich 313

67 Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Nicholas S. Pyskir Alan R. Gehrich 320

68 Endometriosis Lindsey A. Choi Alan P. Gehrich 327

Orthopedic Surgery 333

69 Back Pain/Sciatica Rachel Cuenca Erin Swan 335

70 Calcaneus Fractures Rachel Cuenca Erin Swan 339

71 Shoulder Trauma Rachel Cuenca Erin Swan 343

72 Pediatric Trauma Rachel Cuenca Erin Swan 347

73 Knee Injuries Rachel Cuenca Erin Swan 352

Transplant Surgery 361

74 Transplant Surgery-Kidney Joy Sarkar 363

75 Transplant Surgery-Liver Joy Sarkar 367

Trauma and Critical Care 371

76 Trauma and Critical Care-Roadside Bomb Rob Conrad 373

77 Knife Wounds Rob Conrad 378

78 Penetrating Trauma-Multiple Gunshot Wounds Erik Criman Matthew J. Martin 383

79 Cervical Spine Clearance Matthew R. Fusco Ajith J. Thomas Christopher S. Ogilvy Rob Conrad 388

80 Management of Elevated Intracranial Pressure Matthew R. Fusco Ajith J. Thomas Christopher S. Ogilvy Kristopher G. Hooten 392

81 Ortho-Trauma-Pelvic Fracture William J. Jordan John S. Mayo 396

82 Head Injuries Ahmed B. Bayoumi Fares Nigim Ekkehard M. Kasper Kris Hooten 399

83 Neurosurgery-Hyponatremia/Hypernatremia Albert Jesse Schuette Kristopher G. Hooten 411

84 Ophthalmology Trauma Morohunranti O. Oguntoye Robert A. Mazzoli 415

85 Cardiothoracic Trauma Mia DeBarros 422

86 Sepsis and Multi-Organ Failure Robert Shawhan Matthew Eckert Matthew J. Martin Christopher B. Horn 427

87 Major Burns and Smoke Inhalation Tovy Haber Kamine Stephen R. Odom Felicia N. Williams Rabia Nazimani Booker T. King 434

88 Surgical Nutrition Julia B. Greer John S. Mayo 438

89 Blood Products and Transfusion Stephen R. Odom Christopher B. Horn Matthew J. Martin 442

90 Necrotizing Fasciitis Allyson L. Berglund John M. Giurini Michael Charles 448

91 Genitourinary Trauma Victoria Maxon 453

92 Foley Trauma Victoria Maxon 456

Urology 459

93 Nephrolithiasis Peter L. Steinberg David W. Barham Joseph R. Sterbis 461

94 Bladder Cancer Joseph R. Sterbis Timiyin M. E-Nunu John E. Musser 463

95 Renal Tumors Joseph R. Sterbis 466

96 Testicular Lump Joseph R. Sterbis 468

97 Traumatic Ureteral Injury-During Colectomy David W. Barham Raffaella DeRosa Joseph R. Sterbis 471

98 Prostate Cancer Joseph R. Sterbis Lauren P. K. Muramoto John E. Musser 474

Vascular 477

99 Carotid Artery Disease Vernon Horst Kely Kempe 479

100 Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Dwight C. Kellicut 482

101 Vascular Access Booker T. King Steven Vang Peter R. Nelson 486

102 Complications of Hemodialysis Alexander Malloy Vernon Horst Kelly Kempe 489

103 Lymphatic Disease Hyein Kim 493

104 Venous Stasis Disease Hyein Kim 497

105 Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Robert McMurray 503

Index 509