A Manual of Clinical Surgery
9781779568465
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Arcler Education Inc
Overview
Surgery integrates anatomy, physiology and technical skill to treat disease through operative and non-operative means. This manual presents concise, practical guidance on common surgical conditions, procedural steps, and perioperative care. Each chapter pairs clinical reasoning with operative technique checklists, complication recognition and postoperative management. High-yield diagrams and stepwise approaches assist learners preparing for exams and supervised procedures. Emphasis on safety, asepsis and evidence-based decision-making prepares trainees for real-world surgical practice. The manual is targeted at medical students, surgical residents and junior surgeons needing a compact, reliable reference.
Author Bio
Dr. Rameshwar Naik is a medical professional involved in clinical practice, medical training, and community health activities. He is the Founder and Director of Lifeline Hospital, Parbhani, a multi-specialty healthcare center established 14 years ago that offers diagnostic, critical care, and specialized medical services. As a Consultant Physician, he manages infectious disease, cardiology, and emergency medicine cases while promoting preventive healthcare. He also serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at Parbhani Medical College, contributing to the training of future doctors.
He completed his MBBS from Government Medical College, Nanded, and MD (Medicine) from Sassoon Government Medical College, Pune, followed by an International Fellowship at Johns Hopkins Center for Clinical Global Health Education, USA, focusing on “Adult Management for HIV-AIDS in India.” He played a key role during the Swine Flu and COVID-19 pandemics, serving as a District Task Force member and leading patient care and public health initiatives.
Dr. Naik actively conducts community health programs, notably the Arogyawari Camp at Daithana, held annually for over 15 years, offering free consultations and medicines in rural areas. He has also organized awareness drives on chronic illnesses, maternal health, sanitation, and fluoride-related diseases.
As President of the Parbhani Astronomical Society (PAS), he leads scientific outreach through the “Science on Wheel” initiative with Suhana Pravin Masalewale and is guiding the development of an International Science Park in collaboration with VNMKV, Parbhani. He has also served as Vice President of Rajmudra Patsanstha, Secretary of Jeevan Seva Sewabhavi Sanstha, and Accreditation Committee Member at VNMKV.
He has given talks on health and sanitation, including at the Newton-Bhabha Programme on Antibacterial Resistance, and contributed to local health policy discussions. His work has been acknowledged through the COVID-19 Service Award from the Government of Maharashtra, the Best Medical Practitioner Award (Sakal & ABP Group), and the Mahatma Phule Samta Parishad Puraskar (Parbhani Bhushan).
His interests include infectious disease management, preventive medicine, and public health outreach, with a focus on improving healthcare access and awareness in both urban and rural regions.
