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The story is an autobiographical one of Dr. Rubaum's struggles to become a physician and surgeon. It outlines his career as a practicing general surgeon and is filled with anecdotes about interesting and diffiicult cases he encountered in his medical and surgical life.

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Military surgeons must assume a leadership role in combat casualty care in circumstances that are far less than ideal. This book provides the information needed to tackle these issues and features advanced principles and practices of forward trauma surgery as used by military physicians in far flung locations around the globe.

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The struggle to perform well is universal, but nowhere is this drive to do better more important than in medicine.

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The history of surgery in 28 famous operations - from Louis XIV to JFK, and from Einstein to Houdini.

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The nineteenth century saw a complete transformation of the practice and reputation of surgery. This book follows its increasingly optimistic evolution, drawing from the examples of surgical textbooks with a focus on the extraordinary visual materials of the mid-nineteenth century.

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A practical guidebook to cosmetic surgery after dramatic weight loss, this book includes information on choosing the right surgeon, what to expect from the surgical procedures, and how to manage post-surgical pain. Before-and-after photos of the surgeries present prospective patients with all the information needed to make fully informed decisions on the procedures.

Containing practical advice, this guidebook to cosmetic surgery after weight loss helps readers locate the right doctor, address concerns about complications and side effects, and understand the benefits to having surgery. It also addresses such questions as - What kind of results can be anticipated How many surgeries are necessary And more.

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Helps those considering breast reduction or breast lift surgery make an informed decision by evaluating the entire experience - from the first consultation to post-surgical care. This work discusses topics such as choosing the right surgeon, determining personal goals, preparing for surgery, incision placement, anaesthesia, and potential risks.

Aimed at informing men or women considering undergoing facial cosmetic surgery, this companion asks the questions, such as - Am I a candidate for a facelift What type of facelift would give me the best result And how long will the results last It provides information on new treatments, as well as the benefits and disadvantages of surgery.

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Explains how rhinoplasty - or nose reshaping - is accomplished. This book addresses questions from various stages of the process, including the choice of a doctor, the surgery itself, and getting back to work afterwards.

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A life-changing memoir of the power of mindfulness and how it helped a boy without hope to find a new future. Now a leading neurosurgeon, Dr James Doty shares practical tips for meditation and visualisation techniques in this inspiring true story of the woman who taught him to think magically.

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For 30 years, silicone gel breast implants were marketed to and implanted in at least one million women in the U.S. alone, damaging the health of hundreds of thousands.

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