From Book News, Inc.
The 25th anniversary edition of a classic textbook of surgery originally published in 1969, and most recently (5th ed.) in 1989. The present edition is extensively revised and updated to reflect the explosion of scientific information and the advancement of the field of surgery. The chapters on breast, tumors of the head and neck, peripheral arterial disease, manifestations of gastrointestinal disease, esophagus and diaphragmatic hernia, colon, rectum, and anus, gallbladder and biliary tract, pancreas, abdominal wall hernias, pituitary, urology, gynecology, neurosurgery, and orthopedics all represent new presentations by new authors. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.


Review
"Overall, this is an excellent textbook of surgery and should be included as one of the recommended and potentially required books for medical students and surgical residents."


Book Description
A substantial and transforming revision of the classic text. This edition features neary 50% new material written by the next generation of leaders in the field of surgery. Highlight include the latest advances and techniques in transplantation, expanded coverage of surgical oncology, a completely new chapter on trauma written by the leading figure on the subject, and a state-of-the-art review of recent findings concerning systemic and metabolic response to injury. Furthermore, in keeping with the implications of managed care, the latest minimally invasive techniques for the surgical treatment and management of disease have been integrated throughout the text. Lastly, the scientific principles underlying pathophysiology and surgical intervention accompany discussion of surgical diagnosis and management.


Book Info
Univ. of Rochester, NY. Brandon/Hill Medical List first purchase, minimal core selection. Major textbook/reference for medical students, residents and practitioners. Halftone illustrations and images. Previous edition: c1994. Also available in a one volume edition. DNLM: Surgery

ANNOTATION

The book contains black-and-white illustrations.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

A substantial and transforming revision of the classic text. This edition features neary 50% new material written by the next generation of leaders in the field of surgery. Highlight include the latest advances and techniques in transplantation, expanded coverage of surgical oncology, a completely new chapter on trauma written by the leading figure on the subject, and a state-of-the-art review of recent findings concerning systemic and metabolic response to injury. Furthermore, in keeping with the implications of managed care, the latest minimally invasive techniques for the surgical treatment and management of disease have been integrated throughout the text. Lastly, the scientific principles underlying pathophysiology and surgical intervention accompany discussion of surgical diagnosis and management.

FROM THE CRITICS

Lisa M. Colletti

This is a well known, well established, comprehensive textbook of surgery. This is the seventh edition, updated from the sixth, which was published in 1994; the new edition has been appropriately updated relative to advances in the field. The purpose is to provide a comprehensive textbook of surgery for surgical trainees. This comprehensive surgical textbook is appropriate for medical students, surgical residents, and surgical practitioners and faculty. The chapters have been written by highly qualified, nationally known surgeons, who are generally experts in the fields about which they are writing. Basic patient care issues and physiology are covered, and a detailed discussion is provided in the areas of general, vascular, and cardiothoracic surgery. There is also a brief overview of the main surgical subspecialties, including neurosurgery, orthopedics, urology, gynecology, and plastic and reconstructive surgery. This is an excellent source of information on clinical surgery. The only flaw is the relatively less thorough discussion of many areas of basic science that are pertinent to surgery. Overall, this is an excellent textbook of surgery and should be included as one of the recommended and potentially required textbooks (of a list of three or four) for medical students and surgical residents.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: Lisa M. Colletti, MD (University of Michigan Medical School)Description: This is a well known, well established, comprehensive textbook of surgery. This is the seventh edition, updated from the sixth, which was published in 1994; the new edition has been appropriately updated relative to advances in the field. Purpose: The purpose is to provide a comprehensive textbook of surgery for surgical trainees. Audience: This comprehensive surgical textbook is appropriate for medical students, surgical residents, and surgical practitioners and faculty. The chapters have been written by highly qualified, nationally known surgeons, who are generally experts in the fields about which they are writing. Features: Basic patient care issues and physiology are covered, and a detailed discussion is provided in the areas of general, vascular, and cardiothoracic surgery. There is also a brief overview of the main surgical subspecialties, including neurosurgery, orthopedics, urology, gynecology, and plastic and reconstructive surgery. This is an excellent source of information on clinical surgery. The only flaw is the relatively less thorough discussion of many areas of basic science that are pertinent to surgery. Assessment: Overall, this is an excellent textbook of surgery and should be included as one of the recommended and potentially required textbooks (of a list of three or four) for medical students and surgical residents.

RATING

3 Stars from Doody

ACCREDITATION