Thoroughly revised edition including requisite advanced laparoscopic techniques with step-by-step description of the operative procedure and adequate number of high quality intraoperative pictures. The second edition has been divided into four volumes-Volumes 1: Basic Laparoscopic Surgery; Volume 2: Esophagogastric Surgery; Volume 3: Colorectal Surgery; and Volume 4: Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. Volume 1 Basic Laparoscopic Surgery: It is compiled in such a way to provide a detailed description to give an overall view about the various basic aspects of laparoscopic surgery, the instrumentation, energy devices, training modules operation theater staff nurse training and laparoscopic operation setup. This volume will be helpful to various minimally invasive surgeons in all the fields like General surgeons, Gastrointestinal surgeons, Urology surgeons, Surgical oncologists and Gynecologists. Volume 2 Esophagogastric surgery: includes detailed description of the diseases of esophagus and stomach ranging from benign diseases to malignancies. Cancer esophagus and stomach particularly thoracoscopic esophagectomy in prone technique Ivor Lewis two stage esophagectomy and D2 radical gastrectomy have been described in detail. Volume 3 Colorectal surgery: include the detailed description of various minimally invasive colorectal procedures involving the most recent approaches described like minimally invasive inter sphincteric resection for low rectal malignancies. Colon Cancer including transverse colon and rectum, prolapse rectum, total proctocolectomy with ileoanal pouch anastomosis has been in details. Volume 4 Hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery: describes in detail all the minimally invasive hepatobiliary surgeries. Performing the World first laparoscopic Whipples operation have been described along with guidelines and selection for laparoscopic derived in the first international summit on laparoscopic pancreatic resection. Also a chapter on laparoscopic donor hepatectomy included in this book. This book has been well-accepted by the surgical fraternity and has also got translated into other languages like Spanish, Korean and Chinese.

All chapters have been revised and content has been reorganized into thirty chapters to meet the needs of the student as per competency-based curriculum. Each chapter opens with the competency and specific learning objectives as per the guidelines provided by NMC and various universities. Chapter overviews, illustrations, tables, figures, boxes, headings and subheadings make the content easier and more interesting to read. Revised self-assessment questions in the form of structured long essay questions (SLEQs), short essay questions (SEQs), short answer questions (SAQs), case vignette-based questions (CVBQs) and multiple-choice questions (MCQs), have been provided at the end of each chapter to give an idea of the type of questions that are put across in the examination for various universities. The text is supplemented with Boxes on Strike A Note to highlight the key points. Several universities and medical colleges in India have recommended this CBME-based book in their curriculum for Indian medical graduates.

Revised thoroughly keeping in mind the changing needs of the current examination patterns. Focus on the practical application of newer concepts and technologies in the field of surgery as well as learning. Case-based scenarios, image library, MCQs, updated guidelines of 2020-2023, algorithms, figures, tables, and flowcharts all have been included to aid the understanding as well as for easy recall. Discusses key topics related indirectly to surgery such as radiology, anesthesia, transplant, and important medical topics in entirely separate chapters. Focuses on topics frequently encountered in case-based examinations, OSCEs, and multiple-choice questions. Fulfills all the requirements of medical students as well as budding surgeons for various competitive examinations.

The IAN Textbook of Neurology is written by the top experts of neurology in the country, under the Aegis of Indian Academy of Neurology. It provides a concise yet comprehensive clinical approach to both common and rare neurological disorders seen in clinical practice. Chapters have been organized into 7 sections covering History and Clinical Neurological Examination, Applied Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology, Approach to Common Neurological Symptoms, Diseases of the Nervous System, Investigations, Principles of Management, and Counseling and DoctorPatient Relationship. The book provides streamlined content supplemented through relevant tables, images, boxes, and flowcharts, which make learning and understanding simpler.

In the book, several clinical cases have been discussed highlighting issues pertaining to arriving at the correct diagnosis and avoiding pitfalls. A separate section had been devoted discussing diagnostic challenges faced by neurologists in critical care units with the help of 15 authentic cases by critical care neurologists from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, USA. Many chapters have been followed by Editorial notes and Appendices on some key issues relating to diagnostic pathways, again at times with the help of illustrative case studies. First one of its kind to be published from India. Access to videos has been given with the book.

The book is sub divided into six sections: Section I focuses on Medical Jurisprudence and Ethical Issues. Section II deals with ""Forensic Pathology"". Section III covers Forensic Radiology and Immunology"". Section IV discusses Forensic Psychiatry"". Section V deals with ""Forensic Science"". Section VI covers Forensic Toxicology"". All the topics are well illustrated with color photographs, diagrams, text boxes, tables, and flowcharts for clear communication of concepts, and focuses on significant recent developments in the field. Specialized topics, which are not so frequently encountered, including both legal obligations and ethical responsibilities of those involved in forensic setting are also discussed. Each chapter is extensively researched and referenced.

Simple and lucid content: This textbook provides current concepts and principles of pharmacology and pathology incorporating their applications to healthcare and nursing practices. Easy-to-follow: This is an applied, user-friendly, and self-explanatory textbook with simple language. An applied textbook: It will equip student to apply knowledge into clinical practices and patient care. An example-oriented book: This is an example-oriented book where numerous nursing examples are cited about the applicability of pharmacology and pathology knowledge into nursing practices. Illustrative presentation: Presentation of content has been supplemented with illustrations to facilitate quick review and recall important concepts. Revision MCQs: This textbook covers the MCQs for quick revision of topics. Authentic content: Content has been contributed and reviewed by a panel of experts in the field of pharmacology and pathology.

The emphasis in this book is on providing evidence-based basic understanding of the subject. The pathophysiology of diseases has been simplified. Modes of presentation and approach to investigations are given in a clinically applicable manner. Therapeutic plan, as given in guidelines, is summarized and presented in a way it has to be used in practice. Each chapter has been written by an expert in the field. Language is simple to comprehend. Enriched with graphs and tables for easy understanding. Effects of COVID-19 on various systems have been included. Provides an Indian perspective of the diseases in each chapter. Includes MCQs in the chapters for revision. Selected readings can be used for more information on the topic.

Practical Perimetry is a collective effort of clinicians and glaucoma specialists from around the globe. It is a practical primer on perimetry for general ophthalmologists, glaucoma surgeons, neuro-ophthalmologists, and trainees as well. The book is extensively illustrated with examples of real-life clinical scenarios and aims to help the clinicians choose the appropriate diagnostic protocol and achieve optimal results each time the visual field is performed, in terms of both reliability and interpretation. The book also elucidates the key points to look out for when using visual fields in the serial monitoring of patients. It is also an attempt to keep the clinician-scientist abreast of the latest developments in visual field charting, especially the novel platforms available for correlation of structure and function, and its place in the serial monitoring of both, glaucoma, and neuro-ophthalmological diseases.

Most available Anesthesiology books focus on postgraduate training. With no concise book available, medical graduates struggle to acquire anesthesiology knowledge. They depend on coaching classes and MCQs books to prepare for PG-NEET. The new competency-based MBBS syllabus includes multiple anesthesiology-related subjects and core competence skills. This textbook caters to the knowledge requirements of the undergraduate medical students. The book covers all topics prescribed in the current syllabus.

Thoroughly updated with recent guidelines in medical emergencies treatment. An easy-to-use and handy guide to assessment and management of all common medical emergencies seen in family practice. Valuable to both undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as residents and general practitioners in acute care settings.

Basics of general embryology covered. Recent advances in the development of oral and paraoral tissues. Descriptive photomicrographs, schematic diagrams and flowcharts. A chapter on Stem Cells. Points to remember for all the chapters. MCQs and practice questions for all the chapters. A separate section on histologic diagrams. Contributors from eminent academicians from India and abroad. Comparison tables, glossary and other ready reckoners presented in Appendix 1 is expanded.