Description
ESSENTIAL SURGERY is now firmly established as one of the leading textbooks of
surgery available for medical students and junior surgical trainees. It covers the whole of
general surgery as well as urology, cardiothoracic surgery and paediatric surgery, making
it ideal for modern clinical courses; it is also a practical manual for house officers, interns
and all basic surgical trainees.
Key features of this Third Edition
Now presented in full colour with over 300 clinical and operative photographs
Original illustrative material is extensively used to emphasise important concepts, to
avoid unnecessary text and to assist readers in their revision
Over 225 superb new colour line drawings and over 200 radiological images are
included to illustrate key points of surgical anatomy, the principles of operative surgery
and investigative techniques
Adopts a problem-solving rather than a purely disease-orientated approach
Extensively rewritten to take account of progress in surgery, investigative methods,
anaesthesia and intensive care
The pathophysiological basis of surgical diseases is explained so as to bridge the gap
between basic medical sciences and clinical problems
Includes discussion of minimally invasive and minimal access approaches to diagnosis
and treatment
Contains extensive practical advice on the management of the surgical patient, including
the prevention and treatment of complications
Outlines of common surgical operations have been included to enable students and
junior doctors to explain operations to patients and to participate intelligently in the
operating department
“An excellent textbook which should be essential reading for medical students
with any interest in surgery” Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
“Full of sound sense … there is a very real appreciation of the needs of students”
British Journal of Surgery
“Desirable for clinical students and junior surgeons alike” British Medical Journal
” Instant student appeal” Guy’s Gazette
704 pages
Soft cover
In very good preloved condition.