Surgical Technology Principles and Practice 8th Edition

Surgical Technology: Principles and Practice, Eighth Edition by Joanna Kotcher Fuller — Published by Elsevier

Selected for Doody's Core Titles 2024 in General Surgery, this authoritative and comprehensive resource prepares students to deliver the highest quality patient care before, during, and after surgery. Covering the full scope of surgical technology practice, the text addresses everything from the profession and its ethical foundations to sterile technique, infection control, surgical instruments, perioperative pharmacology, anesthesia, energy sources in surgery, and patient positioning and preparation.

The Eighth Edition introduces a new chapter on robotic surgery and image-guided procedures, with advanced guidelines and skills presented in clear, accessible language. Terminology throughout has been harmonized with the common language of surgical technique and infection control, now aligned with guidelines from the American College of Surgeons, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses — ensuring students learn the exact language and practices used in accredited healthcare facilities across the United States.

Author Joanna Kotcher Fuller holds a Master's degree in Global Health, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and a BA in International Studies. With nearly two decades of experience coordinating emergency medical and surgical response in conflict environments across Kosovo, Afghanistan, Darfur, Gaza, Syria, and Iraq, she brings a uniquely global and clinically grounded perspective to this essential text — making it an indispensable resource for anyone entering or advancing in the surgical technology profession.