Alexander's Surgical Procedures / created by Jane C. Rothrock, PhD, RN, CNOR Professor and Director, Perioperative Programs Delaware County Community College Media, Pennsylvania and Sherri M. Alexander, CST Clinical Educator Franciscan St. Francis Hospital Indianapolis, Indiana

Includes index

Front Cover; Alexander's Surgical Procedures; Copyright Page; Contributors; Clinical Consultants; Reviewers; About the Authors; Preface; Table of Contents; 1 IMPORTANCE OF THE SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST ON THE SURGICAL TEAM; Surgical Technology: Beginnings; Three Types of Surgical Technologists; Professional Settings for the Surgical Technologist ; Career Expansion Opportunities; Education and Accreditation; Surgical Case Management: The Three Phases of Surgical Technologist Responsibilities ; Personal Characteristics of Successful Surgical Technologists; The Practice of Anticipation. Teamwork and Patient SafetyProfessional Organization: The Association of Surgical Technologists (AST); Conclusion; Review Questions; References; 2 GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY; Overview; Surgical Anatomy; Surgical Technologist Considerations; Surgical Interventions; Abdominal Incisions; Laparotomy; Laparoscopy; Intraoperative Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy; Endoscopic Procedures; Surgery of the Esophagus; Surgery of the Stomach; Bariatric Surgery ; Surgery of the Small Bowel; Surgery of the Colon; Surgery of the Rectum; Gastrointestinal Surgery Summary; Review Questions; References. 3 SURGERY OF THE LIVER, BILIARY TRACT, PANCREAS, AND SPLEENOverview; Surgical Anatomy; Surgical Technologist Considerations; Surgical Interventions; Surgery of the Biliary Tract; Surgery of the Pancreas; Surgery of the Liver; Surgery of the Spleen; Surgery Of The Liver, Biliary Tract, Pancreas, And Spleen Summary; Review Questions; References; 4 REPAIR OF HERNIAS; Overview; Surgical Anatomy; Surgical Technologist Considerations; Surgical Interventions; Surgery for Repair of Groin Hernias; Surgery for Repair of Hernias of the Anterior Abdominal Wall; Repair Of Hernias Summary; Review Questions. Gynecologic and Obstetric Surgery SummaryReview Questions; References; 6 GENITOURINARY SURGERY; Overview; Surgical Anatomy; Surgical Technologist Considerations; Surgical Interventions; Interventional Uroradiology; Diagnostic and Endoscopic Procedures; Surgery of the Penis and Urethra ; Surgery of the Scrotum and Testicles ; Surgery of the Prostate Gland; Surgery of the Bladder; Surgery of the Ureters and Kidneys ; Genitourinary Surgery Summary; Review Questions; References; 7 THYROID AND PARATHYROID SURGERY; Overview; Surgical Anatomy; Surgical Technologist Considerations

Developed specifically for surgical technologists, Alexander's Surgical Procedures provides proven, step-by-step coverage of essential surgical procedures from one of the most trusted sources in surgical technology. Building on the renowned content of Alexander's Care of the Surgical Patient, 14th Edition, respected authorities Jane Rothrock and Sherri Alexander (AST president 2007 - 2011) guide you through the pre-op set up, procedure pathology/steps, and post-op considerations for all required procedures. This approachable, easy-to-use resource complements the fundamental coverage in your o