(Ebook) Practical Dermatologic Surgery by Richard G. Bennett ISBN 9780367511050, 0367511053

(Ebook) Practical Dermatologic Surgery by Richard G. Bennett ISBN 9780367511050, 0367511053

Many of the innovations in skin surgery that are now widely accepted were pioneered by dermatologists. For instance, hair transplantation, dermabrasion, and laser surgery were all first used by dermatologists. Perhaps the greatest contribution to skin surgery has been the development and expansion of Mohs micrographic surgery, which is a surgical/pathological technique for removing skin cancer. Many unique reconstructive techniques have been developed by dermatologic surgeons to close wounds after skin cancer removal. In addition, because dermatologists are required to have extensive pathology training during residency, they have been in a unique position to develop and advance this technique.

In the realm of cosmetic and aesthetic dermatology, dermatologists also have been at the forefront researching skin rejuvenation and expanding use of skin fillers, botox, and laser surgery. Because of extensive training in skin biology, dermatologists have a unique and expansive background to research cutaneous surgery.

The purpose of this book is to provide medical students and residents a practical summary of core knowledge in dermatologic surgery. The chapters are written by experts in each topic and presented in outline form that focuses on important facts and “pearls”. Heavy emphasis is placed on historic development of dermatologic surgery as we feel it is important to understand where dermatologic surgery came from and where it is headed in the future.