Main description:

This new edition has been fully updated to provide general surgeons with the latest advances in the field. Beginning with an overview of the general principles of surgical procedures each of the following sections discusses surgery in a different system of the body, from head and neck, to breast and thorax, to pancreas, spleen, and vascular surgery.

The book covers both conventional and laparoscopic techniques, providing step by step guidance.

The second edition of this comprehensive manual includes a number of new topics: liver and portal venous systems, day case surgery, parathyroid and adrenal surgery, bariatric surgery, and neurosurgery. The chapter on the management of rectal cancer and colorectal surgery has been completely revised and rewritten.

The text is enhanced by nearly 700 clinical images and diagrams. The previous edition (9788184481952) published in 2008.

Key Points

Fully revised, new edition covering latest advances in field of general surgery
Discusses both conventional and laparoscopic procedures
Second edition includes several new topics
Previous edition (9788184481952) published in 2008

Contents:

Section 1 General Principles
Section 2 Head And Neck
Section 3 The Breast
Section 4 The Thorax
Section 5 The Esophagus
Section 6 The Abdomen: General
Section 7 The Stomach And Duodenum
Section 8 Hepatobiliary
Section 9 Pancreas
Section 10 Spleen
Section 11 Small Bowel
Section 12 Appendix
Section 13 Large Bowel
Section 14 Anal And Perianal
Section 15 Hernias
Section 16 Genitourinary
Section 17 Adrenals
Section 18 Vascular Surgery
Section 19 Miscellaneous

Index