Surgery

Searches

• Medline Free Full Text Articles Search - "Surgical Procedures"
  Free, full-text journal articles indexed in Medline with "Surgical Procedures, Operative" as a subject focus.
• Medline Free Full Text Journals Search - "Surgery"
  Free, full-text, English language, clinically-focused journal articles indexed in Medline with "Surgery" as a subject focus.

News

• Physician's Weekly Surgery Edition
  An online version of this popular hard copy publication. Physician's Weekly Surgery Edition offers professional-level highlights and analysis of surgical current medical news and controversies. Physician\s Weekly, Inc.
• Surgery News from Doctors Guide
  Medical and pharmaceutical industry news, product announcements and research developments from conferences, journals, and newswires. PSL Consulting Group Inc.
• SurgeryLinx.com
  REG Provides regularly updated links to abstracts and, if available, free or fee access full text articles recently released at respected online sources such as the New England Journal of Medicine or the Journal of the American Medical Association. Free registration. MDLinx.com.
• American College of Surgeons NewsScope
  A weekly news update from the American College of Surgeons.
• General Surgery News
  REG A monthly newsmagazine designed to keep general surgeons abreast of the latest developments in the field. The publication features extensive meeting coverage, analysis of journal articles, educational reviews, and information on new drugs and products. McMahon Publishing Group. Free registration.
• Surgeons News of the Royal College of Surgeons
  Feature articles and contributions: "Surgeons\ diary", "Lifestyle articles", "Surgeons\ analysis". Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, UK.
• Science Daily News - Surgery
  News releases regarding medical research developments from universities, the National Science Foundation, NASA, and other scientific institutions. These announcements present new discoveries in therapeutics and disease management. ScienceDaily Magazine.
• Surgery News from Online Medical News
  A directory of weblinks to sites that offer specialty-related news for medical professionals and patients.
• Topix.net Surgery News
  News stories emerging on the Internet from online newspapers and magazines.
• What's New in Surgery - Foxhall Surgical Associates
  Monthly article abstracts about new advances in the discipline.

Full Text / MultiMedia

• The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Journal
  A peer-reviewed full text journal, from Scotland, which presents advances in surgical science including practical articles that promote the highest possible standards of surgical excellence.
• Association of periOperative Registered Nurses Journal
  The AORN journal is a monthly publication that provides articles on perioperative nursing including topics related to clinical management, research, pharmacology, and legislation. Presented online by Findarticles.com.
• e-Hand Electronic Textbook of Hand Surgery
  A othopedic surgeon's web project which offers a hand anatomy review, briefs on common fractures, decision trees, clip art, an image gallery, slide lectures, and office forms. Charles Eaton, MD .
• General Surgery Article Archives at BMJ
  The British Medical Journal offers free access to its archives of surgery-related, full text clinical care articles. Published by the British Medical Association.
• Medscape Surgery Articles
  REG Today's surgery news, surgery articles links, conference coverage, and news from this medical portal directed to physicians and healthworkers. Medscape, Inc., of New York. Free registration.
• Medslides Surgery Online Slide Presentations
  An archive of slide presentation lectures, in Microsoft Powerpoint format, on continuing medical education topics and clinical studies. The slides are produced by medical specialty consultants, contributed by academic affiliate faculties, and provided by health care industry sponsors. All slides are reviewed prior to posting on the Internet to ensure the highest educational and scientific value.
• Operations at Bandolier
  Advice about treatments or diseases based on systematic reviews of studies and trials.
• ResidentNet - Surgical Residency Training Modules
  Surgical residency training modules supported by a grant from the United States Surgical Corporation.
• SAGES Primary Care Physician's Resource Center
  Articles about endoscopic surgical options for various GI diseases and conditions. Sections on "Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy", "Laparoscopic Appendectomy", etc. contain description of signs and symptoms, treatment options, an outline of the procedure, and a summary of outcomes and possible complications. Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons.
• Surgery Clerkship Website at Toronto
  Modules and case studies that helps medical students address issues related to management of surgical cases. Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto.
• Surgery Symposium Presentations
  Online presentations that inform surgeons about new approaches in minimally invasive surgery from the 18th Annual Symposium at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
• Surgical Knowledge and Skills at Edinburgh
  Slides, lectures, tutorials, and structured forms with surgical educational value. The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
• Web-Based Surgical Simulators at Manchester
  A site that offers virtual environments, using the Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML), to train clinicians in surgical procedures. The academic project offers training modules for ventricular catheterisation, trigeminal neuralgia, pedicle screw insertion, lumbar puncture, liver biopsy, proton eye radiotherapy.
• World Journal of Surgical Oncology
  An open access, online journal which publishes surgical oncology papers: epidemiology, cancer research, prevention, pathology, radiology, cancer treatment, clinical trials, multimodality treatment and molecular biology. Published by BioMed Central.
• Annals of Surgical Oncology
  Free full text journal articles made available by the publisher. Change the year in the search window for alternate years.The official journal of the Society of Surgical Oncology.
• Asian Journal of Surgery
  A peer-reviewed journal for original scientific contributions in the field of clinical and experimental surgery. The journal is the official publication of the Asian Surgical Association et al.
• Basic Surgical Skills Course (India)
  Text reviews and video clips that provide surgical training for medical practitioners in India: "Handling of Instruments", "Knots by hand and instruments", "Skin Suture", "Bowel and vascular anastomosis", etc. Dr.N.R Research & Digestive Diseases Education Trust.
• Microsurgeon.org
  A website which introduces the terminology and concepts in reconstructive surgery of extremities, nerves and breasts using microsurgery. Includes an online atlas of microsurgery with a detailed description of flap techniques.
• ProctoSite Colorectal Surgery Educational Database
  A colorectal surgery on-line educational and update database for surgeons with particular interest in colorectal surgery. Contributions containing high quality scientific material about colorectal surgery including pictures, videos or texts.
• Technical Training in Surgery and Medicine
  An online resource for teaching medical students and residents the technical aspects of medical and surgical procedures. Includes "Orientation to the OR", "Basic Knot Tying & Suturing", "Scrubbing for the OR", "Anchoring Central Venous Lines", etc. Wayne W. LaMorte, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H. of Boston University.
• World Journal of Surgical Oncology
  An open access, online journal publishes papers on all aspects of surgical oncology and allied subjects such as epidemiology, cancer research, biomarkers, prevention, pathology, radiology, cancer treatment, clinical trials, multimodality treatment and molecular biology.
• Flash Card Exchange - Surgery
  Reviews of clinical topics with "clickable" questions and answers. The "flashcards" are posted by worldwide medical students as study tools.
• Medslides Surgery Powerpoint Slideshows
  A collection of slideshows authored by medical faculty and clinicians.
• Hospital Physician General Surgery Board Review Manuals
  $  REG Up-to-date manuals, developed by leading clinical educators, that assist physicians studying for Board certification or recertification examinations. PDF format. Turner White Communications, Inc. Fee registration.
• Computer Aided Surgery
  REG Multimedia format, peer-reviewed journal on image guided surgery and its applications in neurosurgery, otolaryngology, orthopedics, and urology. Each issue contains original articles, technical notes, invited reviews, and brief reports. Restricted registration or content areas. Wiley.
• Contemporary Surgery
  REG Publishes peer-reviewed clinical articles for general and other surgeons: review articles, literature reviews, outcomes, case reports, management dilemmas, practical pearls, editorials, and a monthly symposium. Free registration. Dowden Health Media, Inc.

Journals

• Annals of Surgery
  $  REG This is the world's most highly referenced surgery journal. Published since 1885. This journal is considered by "Brandon/Hill" to be an essential resource for the small medical library and one of the best initial journal purchases in the field of Surgery. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=search&db=PubMed&term=%22Ann%20Surg%22%5bjour%5d. Fee registration for full text. Free abstracts.
• Archives of Surgery
  $  REG Peer-reviewed contributions and papers from surgical societies. Features clinical observations, illustrations, commentaries, and articles examining controversies. This journal is considered by "Brandon/Hill" to be an essential resource for the small medical library and one of the best initial journal purchases in the field of Surgery. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&cmd=Search&term=%22Arch+Surg%22[Jour]. Fee registration for full text. Free abstracts. American Medical Association.
• Journal of the American College of Surgery
  $  REG A monthly journal publishing peer-reviewed original contributions on all aspects of surgery. Offers original clinical studies, review articles, and experimental investigations with clear clinical relevance. This journal is the official scientific journal of the American College of Surgeons. This journal is considered by "Brandon/Hill" to be an essential resource for the small medical library and one of the best initial journal purchases in the field of Surgery. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&term="J+Am+Coll+Surg"[Journal:__jrid8488]. Fee registration for full text. Free abstracts.
• Surgery
  $  REG Practical, authoritative information about procedures, clinical advances, and major trends shaping general surgery. This journal is considered by "Brandon/Hill" to be an essential resource for the small medical library and one of the best initial journal purchases in the field of Surgery. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=PureSearch&db=PubMed&details_term=%22Surgery%22%5BJour%5D. Fee registration for full text. Free abstracts.
• Surgical Clinics of North America
  $  REG Expert practical advice focused on a single surgical topic and presented under the direction of an experienced guest editor. Issued four times/year. This journal is considered by "Brandon/Hill" to be an essential resource for the small medical library and one of the best initial journal purchases in the field of Surgery. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=search&db=PubMed&term=%22Surg%20Clin%20North%20Am%22%5bjour%5d. Fee registration for full text. Free abstracts.
• American Journal of Surgery
  This is a peer reviewed journal designed for the general surgeon that is considered to be a "Brandon/Hill" essential resource for medical libraries. Institutional fee subscription full text: http://www.ovid.com/. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=search&db=PubMed&term=%22Am%20J%20Surg%22%5bjour%5d.
• British Journal of Surgery
  $  REG This journal is considered to be a "Brandon/Hill" essential resource for medical libraries. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=search&db=PubMed&term=%22Br%20J%20Surg%22%5bjour%5d. Fee registration for full text. Free abstracts.
• Canadian Journal of Surgery
  Free, full-text, peer-reviewed articles from the premiere Canadian journal in this discipline. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&cmd=Search&term=%22Can+J+Surg%22[Jour]. Published by the Canadian Medical Association.
• Diseases of the Colon and Rectum
  $  REG This journal is considered to be a "Brandon/Hill" essential resource for medical libraries. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&term="Dis+Colon+Rectum"[Journal:__jrid3411]. The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, International Society of University Colon and Rectal Surgeons, and Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Fee registration for full text. Free abstracts.
• American Journal of Surgical Pathology
  $  REG Coverage encompasses technical methods, diagnostic aids, and frozen-section diagnosis, in addition to detailed pathologic studies of a wide range of disease entities. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&cmd=Search&term=%22Am+J+Surg+Pathol%22[Jour]. Fee registration for full text. Free abstracts. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins .
• BioMedCentral Surgery
  Free, full text, peer-reviewed original research articles on all aspects of the prevention, diagnosis and management of surgical conditions.
• Surgery Journals at Medbioworld
  A comprehensive directory of weblinks for journals in this specialty.

Textbooks

• eMedicine - General Surgery Online Textbook
  Constantly-updated and carefully-edited online multimedia textbooks in various specialties. This web project presents disease synopses with clinical and physical findings, etiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, differential diagnosis, and treatment options. Emedicine offers post-tests for CME credit; a typical fee is $7.50 per credit hour. Emedicine, Inc. Fee registration.
• Essential Surgical Care
  A comprehensive guide to emergency and common surgical procedures for the District hospital. Includes basic surgical procedures, the abdomen, emergency obstetrics, resuscitation and anaesthesia, acute trauma management and orthopaedics. This web-based document concludes with a course manual on primary trauma care. Authored for the World Health Organization.
• Primary Surgery
  State of the art surgery methods and techniques as practiced in rural hospitals where sophisticated technical equipment may not be available. Sponsored by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Co-operation and the Republic of Kenya.
• Surgery - Family Practice Notebook
  A section from an ongoing compendium of the diagnosis and management of common medical problems seen in Family Practice. Family Practice Notebook, LLC.
• Surgical Treatment - Evidence-Based and Problem-Oriented.
  A compact textbook, designed for point of care bedside use, which includes most aspects of "general surgery". Zuckschwerdt Publishers, 2001.
• University of Iowa Family Practice Handbook - General Surgery
  A chapter, from this published handbook of outpatient and inpatient medicine, that covers the diagnosis and treatment of common clinical problems. Authored by Graber, M.D. et al. and published by Mosby Year Book, Inc in 1997. Presented online by the University of Iowa's Virtual Hospital.
• Principles of Surgery in Veterinary Medicine
  Detailed coverage of suturing, clamping, instruments, surgical preparation, sterilization, draping, etc. that are equally useful for students of human surgery. Offers a large set of richly illustrated teaching materials that aid veterinary students in mastering basic surgery skills. University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
• Surgical Intern Pocket Mentor
  A handbook for surgical interns developed to ease the transition from student to resident to surgeon. Based upon the experiences of a number of women surgeons this resource is intended to make the passage a bit easier. Association of Women Surgeons.
• Textbook of Surgery
  Chapters cover basic surgical principles, radiology wounds, critical care, nutritional support, anaesthesia, AIDS, transplantation, trauma, orthopedics, arterial disorders, etc. Presented online by Sahar Sattar.
• Canadian Medical Examination (MCCQE) 2000 Review Notes - General Surgery
  These review notes are an up-to-date, concise and comprehensive review of medical specialty clinical knowledge. The text prepares graduating medical students for certification examination.
• Journal of Surgery On-Line
  $ A compilation of current diagnostic and treatment guidelines for patient management of common disorders in surgery practice. Subscription fee. CCS Publishing.
• Scientific American Surgery Online
  $  REG Regularly updated surgical protocols, in-depth coverage of operative management of core conditions, decision trees, references hot-linked directly to Medline, procedures, management recommendations, and techniques based on the expertise of more than 175 distinguished contributors. Fee registration. American College of Surgeons and WebMD.

Major Sites / Home Pages

• American College of Surgeons
  A scientific and educational association of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to improve the quality of care for the surgical patient by setting high standards for surgical education and practice. The College currently has more than 56,000 Fellows, including more than 3,400 Fellows in other countries, making it the largest organization of surgeons in the world. The ACS website offers news, clinical resources, online CME opportunites, and announcements regarding meetings and events.
• Surgery at Merckmedicus.com
  REG Selected weblinks to free, high quality, full text resources relevant to this specialty: clinical textbooks, news, and journal articles. Free registration is limited to physicians and healthworkers. Sponsored by Merck and Company. Restricted registration or content areas.
• Websurg Surgery Education Project
  REG A large selection of free surgical news stories, CME modules, descriptionsof operative techniques, congress updates, and videos that focus on the principles and practices of surgery. University of Virginia. Free registration.
• American Society of Breast Surgeons
  Encourage the study of breast surgery, promotes research and development of advanced surgery techniques, improves standards of practice for breast surgery in the United States, and serves as a forum for the exchange of ideas.
• American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
  ASCRC is the leading professional society representing more than 1000 board certified Colon and Rectal surgeons and other surgeons dedicated to advancing and promoting the science and practice of the treatment of patients with diseases and disorders affecting the colon, rectum, and anus. This website includes membership information, society updates, and practice parameters that have been published in the ASCRS's scientific journal .
• American Society of General Surgeons
  Represents the socioeconomic, political, scientific, and professional interests of General Surgeon specialists.
• Surgical Knowledge and Skills Web Site at Edinburgh
  Symposium updates, high quality videos of advanced laparoscopic procedures, an x-ray image collection with case histories a surgical journal, and a review of surgical techniques. Presented online by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
• The American Society of Abdominal Surgeons
  ASAS was founded in 1959, and is a recognized Surgical Specialty Society of the AMA. It helps its surgeons meet the needs of their patients and the changing practice of abdominal surgery with continuing education programs. This website offers membership information, meeting updates, details of continuing medical education programs, and a newsletter.
• American Society for Surgery of the Hand
  REG ASSH advances the science and practice of hand surgery through education, research and advocacy on behalf of patients and practitioners. Its website includes membership access to its newsletter, professional publications, patient education, and membership information. Restricted registration or content areas.
• Canadian Society Of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
  A non-profit specialized medical association that fosters excellence in the treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. This website offers guidelines, news, and membership information.
• Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
  A UK-based organization that promotes surgical leadership in the art and science of patient care and provides instruction and research regarding the diseases and functions of the alimentary tract. The website includes membership information, meeting udpates, a calendar of events, and guidelines for physicians.
• Websurg.com
  $  REG A highly graphic web effort that incorporates texts, clinical cases, videos, procedure instruction, and expert opinion with the goal of providing surgeons worldwide "e-training" in surgery. Fee registration.
• Surgery Associations at Medbioworld
  A comprehensive directory of weblinks for associations in this specialty.
• The Southwestern Surgical Congress
  $  REG Clinical cases, abstracts, educational modules, membership information, a calendar of events, and updates from the annnual meeting that help general surgeons develop new knowledge and skills. Fee registration.
• The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
  Offers organization information, policy statements, and guidelines.

Procedures

• Surgery Techniques Clinical Portfolios at Vesalius
  Detailed, professional-level, image-based modules on surgery techniques such as knot tying. These step-by-step reviews are written and narrated by medical professionals. Vesalius clinical portfolios are produced by Lion Reef Software, a medical illustrator, as a public service.
• "Hernias" Surgery Lecture at MedITAC
  An archived slideshow lecture on a core topic in surgery practice. This program is part of an International telemedicine project sponsored by NASA and the Medical Informatics and Technology Applications Consortium. The presentation may require the RealPlayerG2 plugin. John Kellum, M.D., Division of General / Trauma Surgery 10/00.
• "Laparoscopy" Powerpoint Lectures
  Powerpoint lectures from medical schools, medical societies, etc. collected by the Google search service.
• Abdominal Exam Video at North Carolina
  A well-designed video that familiarizes medical students with physicial examination steps in diagnosing disease conditions. University of North Carolina.
• Appendectomy Clinical Portfolio at Vesalius
  $  REG A detailed, professional-level, image-based module on the Appendectomy surgical procedure and relevant anatomy. This step-by-step review is written and narrated by medical professionals. Vesalius clinical portfolios are produced by Lion Reef Software, a medical illustrator, as a public service. Fee registration. Subscription fee.
• Healthology's Featured Surgeries and Procedures Programs
  Consumer-directed videos on the most common surgical procedures: laser eye surgery, bariatric surgery, plastic surgery, penis enlargement surgery, etc.
• Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal Video
  Dr. Reiner addresses the patient's condition, discusses the reason for surgery, and describes some of the instruments used: exploration, dissection, X-Ray, gallbladder removal, examination, and closing. Healthology.
• Medline Free Full Text Articles Search -
  Free, full-text, English language, journal articles indexed in Medline with "Laser Surgery" as a subject focus.
• OR-Live
  Live webcasts of surgeries and surgical procedures with detailed narratives. Organized by specialty, institution or date.
• Surgery Videos at Brigham and Women's Hospital
  Surgeons at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) have broadcast cutting-edge surgeries over the web, in an effort to familiarize doctors with new surgical techniques and to inform the general public about medical advances.
• Surgery Videos at Streamor
  A digital window to the OR for physicians, trainees, and patients. Features cutting edge open and endoscopic surgery from the world's leading medical centers.
• Surgical Videos at Michigan
  Surgical videos offered as part of Medical Gross Anatomy cousework at the University of Michigan. Requires the Quicktime plugin.
• Webmedtechnology Online Educational Videos: Chest Tube
  A step-by-step procedure video.
• Webmedtechnology Online Educational Videos: Laparoscopic Appendectomy
  A step-by-step procedure video.
• Webmedtechnology Online Educational Videos: Laparoscopic Sigmoid Resection
  A step-by-step procedure video.
• Ethicon Knot Tying Manual
  An illustrated step-by-step guide to principles of knot tying. Covers basic and advanced knots, ligation, suture materials, and needles. PDF file. Ethicon, Inc.
• Laparoscopy Hospital
  A premier site for laparoscopic surgery with images and videos.
• Laparoscopy.com
  Resources, movies, and pictures of laparoscopy cases.
• Online Laparoscopic Technical Manual
  Selected full-text of a constantly updated work on interventional laparoscopy. Reflects "state of the art" protocols in the management of various disease conditions. Presents indications, preparation, management, and procedures. New version for members only.
• Surgical Techniques at Medtronic Xomed Website
  Contains detailed descriptions of surgical techniques using Medtronic products in sinus surgery, laryngology, phonosurgery, otology, and pediatric ENT. Medtronic Xomed, Inc.
• Video Clips of Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery of Thailand
  Operative images and videos for various surgeries.
• Animations One Hand Tie
  An animation that illustrates the technique of creating a surgical knot using the one hand tie. University of Utah's Knowledge Weavers Project. Sponsored by the National Library of Medicine.
• Hernia Anatomy Modules at Vesalius Studios
  REG Dynamic, shockwave enabled interactive modules introduce inguinal structures. Presents laparoscopic inguinal anatomy and the steps in an anterior inguinal hernia repair. Free registration.
• SLS Laparoscopic Surgery Mail List
  Subscription Address: majordomo@indra.com Subscription Message:subscribe SLS-List Discussions of laparoscopic surgery.

Practice Guidelines / FAQs

• American College of Surgeons Statements
  Cover issues such as laparoscopic cholecystectomy, laser surgery, gun control, HIV infection, and managed care.
• American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Practice Parameters
  Guidelines that are supported by ASCRS consensus thought, 1992-1999.
• Emergency General Surgery Protocols and Policies at Vanderbilt
  Management protocols for "Bronchial Hygiene", "Ventilator Associated Pneumonia", etc.
• SSAT Guidelines for Physicians
  patient care guidelines were written for the primary care physician on a variety of digestive diseases to assist on when to refer the patient for surgical consultation. Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract.

Cases

• Surgery Grand Rounds at Arizona
  Videos that present new clinical and scientific information pertinent to the care of surgery patients.
• Texas Virtual Clinic GI Surgical Cases
  Cases that present surgical approaches to common digestive problems.
• Interactive Surgical Patient at San Diego
  An interactive, multimedia clinical case in general surgery which challenges users to assess history, physical exam, labs/tests and radiology and diagnose and treat a virtual patient. University of California, San Diego .
• Surgery Cases from Learnsurgery.com
  20 cases illustrating general surgery. These have links to tutorials that develop from the cases.

Images, Path./Clinical

• City Wide Surgical Grand Rounds Video Archives
  Department of Surgery, The University of New Mexico.
• General Surgery Videos at TissueLink
  Procedures using TissueLink's commercial technique to minimize blood loss and achieve hemostasis in solid organ resection surgery, trauma, and non-trauma surgery.
• Surgical Videos at Michigan
  A collection of surgical videos that feature procedures in the abdomen from the University of Michigan Medical School Medical School.
• Vesalius Studios Surgical Procedures Multimedia
  REG A continuously updated resource that offers free, detailed, illustrated narratives on surgical procedures and anatomy with over 4,000 medical images. Includes an image archive, photographs, surgical narratives, animations, interactive presentations of anatomic layers, and quizzes. Vesalius is produced by Lion Reef Software, Inc., a privately-held company specializing in the development of graphical communications for organizations in the medical and surgical commmunities. The modules are written by medical professionals and describe the key steps and anatomy for a surgical procedure. Free registration.
• Laparoscopic Surgical Videos at Gem Hospital
  High quality videos of advanced laparoscopic procedures presented online by the Gem Hospital in Coimbatore and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
• Online Atlas of Surgery
  Topic summaries of surgical techniques, instrumentation, positioning, room set up, anatomy, dissection and repair. Wake Forest University.
• Skin Suture Video Clips (India)
  Short video clips demonstrating a simple skin suture and a vertical mattress suture. Dr. N. R Research & Digestive Diseases Education Trust.
• Surgery Webcasts at Brigham and Women's Hospital
  Views of top specialists performing state-of-the-art medical procedures live as they occur or in replays.
• Surgical Procedures at Heelmeester Hospital
  A catalog of annotated photographs and movies of surgical procedures with step by step descriptions from a hospital in the Netherlands. Some descriptions are in the Dutch language.
• Videos of Surgical Procedures at NLM
  A well-categorized collection of links to surgical procedure videos collected at the National Library Medicine's Medline Plus service. These are actual operations performed at medical centers in the United States since January 2004. The videos last an hour.
• Operations Videos at Medicdirect
  Narrated surgery and endoscopy videos for patient education.
• Surgery Simulation Deformable Models
  Online movies that simulate the perceived environment which a surgeon encounters when he or she is performing endoscopic surgery procedures. Graphics, Visualization & Usability (GVU) Center at Georgia Tech.
• Head and Neck Cancer Surgery Summaries from Dr. Hughes
  Concise summaries of surgery for the thyroid, parathyroid, parotid and submandibular glands, as well as mucosal and skin cancers of the head and neck. Requires download of Flashnet. Dr Christopher Hughes.
• Surgical Video Gallery at UCI
  Videos of surgical techniques and procedures. Department of Surgery at the UCI College of Medicine.

CME

• American College of Surgeons eLearning Center
  A browsable catalog of CME course offerings: Clinical Congress webcasts, Spring Meetings webcasts, etc.
• CMEList Online CME Sites - Surgery
  A searchable, well-annotated, and constantly-updated directory of web links to online CME opportunities. The directory entries include credit hours, sponsors, cost, lecture format, target audience, and accrediting organization. Bernard Sklar, MD, MS.
• HemostasisCME.org
  CME slide presentations, webcasts, audio, and text on hemostasis management . A sample topic is "Treatment of Bleeding Complications in the Patient with Liver Disease".
• Medscape Surgery CME
  REG A selection of free, continuously updated continuing education activities. Offers instant, printable CME certificates online. Medscape. Free registration.
• OR-Live Surgical CME Video Archives
  Free slides and Videos for surgeons that provide instruction on various surgical procedures: cardiothoracic, gastric surgery, etc.
• Journal of the American College of Surgeons Online CME
  $  REG Provides interactive online CME based upon articles in the current month's issue. Fee registration.
• Doctor's Guide to Surgery Conferences & Meetings
  A medical conference database searchable by keywords, disease area, date or location.

Patient Education

• Frequently Performed Operations Pamphlets from ACS
  The American College of Surgeons series of public information brochures on specific clinical procedures. Topics include Appendectomy and Cholecystectomy.
• Medlineplus - Surgery
  An index of patient-oriented current news stories, topic reviews, and librarian selected links to Internet-based coverage of surgical topics. National Library of Medicine.
• The PreOp-Guide
  A downloadable handbook that guides patients through the process of surgery from initial evaluation through recovery. Robert A. Catania, MD.
• YourSurgery.Com
  $  REG Diagrams and animations of common surgical procedures to assist surgeons in obtaining informed consent. Covers anatomy, pathology, examination, testing, indications for surgery, description of the surgical procedure, complications and after care. Fee registration.
• MD InterActive Surgery Patient Documents
  Disease-categorized Internet links presented by a physician team as a public service.
• Onlinesurgery.com
  Images and text to educate consumers about surgical procedures.

Directories

• MedWeb Surgery
  Well-maintained links to guides, sites, journals, organizations, and documents for a general audience. Emory University.
• Surgery Internet Resources Directory at Karolinska
  A systematic disease classification of Internet resources for laymen, healthcare professionals and scientists. Presented by a medical librarian team at Sweden's Karolinska Institute.

Educational Materials

• Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Illustrations
  REG Medical illustrations demonstrating human anatomical structures and a variety of surgical procedures, including arm and leg anatomy, pancreatic and gallbladder disorders, intestinal anatomy and disorders, respiratory system anatomy, renal system, and cardiovascular system. Recent additions cover a range of topics including orthopedics and digestive and renal system disorders. Free registration.
• Wound Healing
  Provides examples of wound management techniques. S.N.Carson, MD.
• Basic electronic Surgical Training
  $  REG BeST is a comprehensive online program in basic surgical training. It is a ground-breaking product that services the entire needs of resident surgeons and also offers surgeons a superb reference and continuing education. professionally moderated core content, visual and interactive learning, realistic case studies, challenging simulations, tests and personalized feedback. Fee registration.
• Spineuniverse
  Educational site for back care information, spinal treatment, new surgical options, and alternatives to surgical treatment. spineuniverse.com.
• Surgical-tutor.org.uk
  A free on-line surgical resource aimed at those preparing for postgraduate surgical examinations. It contains tutorials, a journal club, multiple choice questions, revision notes and more.
• General Surgery Pearls, Probability and Prognosis
  Lecture notes from the Department of Surgery, Ohio State University.
• General Surgery Tutorials at Learnsurgery.com
  Case based tutorials in general surgery for medical students and MRCS candidates. This resource was compiled using notes made during surgical training in the UK.
• Proctology Online Workshop at Australia
  Step by step procedure images and text assist general practioners in their knowledge of office proctology. The Wales Day Centre.

Classifieds

• Esurg Medical Supply
  A source for medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, capital equipment, and office supplies.
• General Surgery Products at Johnson & Johnson Product Gateway
  Accredited course offerings, a procedure guide, reimbursement Information, related websites, selected clinical citations, and a video library.
• Sklar Surgical Instruments
  A product catalog of "Arthroscopy Instruments", "Care & Cleaning", "Dental Instruments", "Diagnostic Instruments", etc.
• Surgical911.com Surgical Instruments
  A directory of items with images and prices.

Forums

• Surginet General Surgeons Mail List
  A forum for the discussion of all aspects of General Surgery. Subscription requires medical credentials. Unmoderated. 750 plus subscribers.