Vasectomy

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Fig. 33.1 Vasectomy clamp Operative Technique With the patient in a comfortable reclined or supine position undressed from the waist down. A gauze 4 × 4 will be wrapped loosely around the…

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Ovarian Torsion

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Fig. 29.1 Initial view of a right adnexa demonstrating torsion In preparation for surgical exploration patients should receive broad spectrum systemic antibiotics. Patients should be positioned in the dorsal lithotomy…

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Oncoplastic Techniques for Breast Conservation

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Fig. 14.1 (a) Standard markings for oncoplastic surgery. (b) Standard wise pattern markings. (c) Isolating the inferior pedicle. (d) Creating the breast mound. (e) Relocation of the nipple-areolar complex. (f)…

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The Vein Stripping Ablation and Phlebectomy

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Fig. 21.1 Normal superficial venous anatomy Vein surgery is appropriate for patients manifesting classic venous symptoms of aching leg pain with edema, visible varicose veins, and duplex ultrasound proven superficial…

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Laparoscopic Repair of Abdominal Wall Hernias

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Fig. 7.1 Wound over hernia defect The ability to repair multiple defects with a single prosthetic through small laparoscopy incisions. Cosmetic advantage of laparoscopic surgery. Less pain and faster recovery:…

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Percutaneous Cholecystostomy

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Fig. 6.1 Difference in approach for transhepatic versus transperitoneal approaches Under real-time ultrasound guidance, the 21-gauge needle is advanced through the hepatic parenchyma into the gallbladder. Aspiration of either bile…

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Skin-Sparing Mastectomy

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Fig. 15.1 (a) Periareolar incision. Note the separate axillary incision for SLNB or dissection. (b) Tennis-racquet incision. Note the separate axillary incision for SLNB or dissection. (c) Modified elliptical incision,…

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Preoperative Ureteral Catheter Placement to Prevent Ureteral Injuries

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© Springer Science+Business Media New York 2015Amy L. Halverson and David C. Borgstrom (eds.)Advanced Surgical Techniques for Rural Surgeons10.1007/978-1-4939-1495-1_31 31. Preoperative Ureteral Catheter Placement to Prevent Ureteral Injuries Jennifer J. Lucas1   and Carlos E. Bermejo1 (1) Department of Surgery,…

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