A History of Surgical Paediatrics
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Reference Quality
Overall Score 4.0/5
Strengths
Serves as a reference for biographical accounts and developmental milestones in pediatric surgery.
Limitations
Not a quick clinical reference for urgent decision-making or operative guidance.
Recommendations
Valuable for academic libraries and reference collections focusing on pediatric surgery history.

This book provides an authoritative overview of the global development of surgical paediatrics. Biographical accounts of key people who developed this relatively new specialty, many of whom are now household names, are presented. The compendium also acknowledges the enormous contribution of imaging (ultrasound/MRI and PET scans), minimal invasive surgery, and fetal surgery, as well as the role of related journals and associations, in the progress of surgical paediatrics.

ISBN-13 9789812772282
ISBN-10 9812772286
Publisher World Scientific
Publication Date January 2009
Pages 857
Language en
Format Hardcover

Expert Analysis & Insights

In-depth editorial assessment across key dimensions

5 dimensions analyzed
Reference Quality
4.0

Serves as a reference for biographical accounts and developmental milestones in pediatric surgery.

Valuable for academic libraries and reference collections focusing on pediatric surgery history.

Research Utility
4.0

Comprehensive overview of global development and key figures, valuable for historical research in pediatric surgery.

Ideal for medical historians and researchers studying pediatric surgery evolution.

Learning Effectiveness
3.0

Facilitates learning about pediatric surgery's global journey and key contributors for medical professionals.

Best for self-directed learners interested in medical specialty evolution and history.

Knowledge Depth
3.0

Authoritative compendium with broad coverage of specialty development, including key people and technologies.

Good for broad understanding, not for specialized depth in pediatric surgery procedures.

Curriculum Alignment
3.0

Covers foundational knowledge of pediatric surgery history, useful for specialty context in curricula.

Useful as supplemental reading in pediatric surgery courses for trainees.