Product Description
Access unparalleled advice on the selection and implementation of the latest treatments for surgical diseases! Joined by hundreds of other preeminent surgeons, distinguished editor John L. Cameron, MD discusses which approach to take and when...how to avoid or minimize complications for any surgical challenge...and what outcomes you can expect. Nearly 940 photographs, line drawings, and radiographs provide you with the visual perspectives that are so important in surgery. What's more, this Expert Consult title comes with access to the complete contents online, for convenient reference from any practice location. It's the book you'll depend upon most for quick, efficient review prior to surgery, as well as for certification or recertification preparation.

Clinically relevant content, organized by body area, explains you what to do in specific surgical situations.
Brief, focused chapters following a consistent format equip you to efficiently review procedures prior to surgery - and confidently prepare for certification and recertification.

Includes access to the complete contents of the book online-fully searchable-for rapid and convenient consultation from anyplace with an Internet connection.
Focuses entirely on contemporary surgical management to keep you abreast of new treatments.
Offers a new full-color insert of nearly 100 photographs providing a true-to-life visual perspective.
Includes many new contributors who present brand new insights, tips, and treatments based upon their vast first-hand experience to help you obtain optimal surgical outcomes.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 15 reviews)

a must book for all surgeons

ya! it is expensive .. yet itu is a must book for all surgeons who would keep their surgical knowledge ..
July 19, 2008

Must have for the oral board

This is a fundamental in a surgical education. Some changes since the last edition about 10%. It extremely well written.
July 13, 2008

Excellent book

This nook is an excellent review of the current surgical therapy. It provides quick and current references for both practising surgeons and trainees
February 08, 2008

A good review, but overall a disappointment

A must-read to prepare for oral exams, or to quickly review concepts of patient management. The new edition has some significant updates in laparoscopy and trauma care, but has lapsed somewhat in quality. Doesn't replace a good surgical reference like Schwartz, Sabiston, or Greenfield.

I'm disappointed by many errors in this edition. Some chapters have some small errors missed by the editing team. Some chapters are also based on the opinions of individual authors, and may not necessarily reflect the current standard of care. It would have been nice to see some more evidence-based material added. For example, the chapter on laparoscopic CBDE may be applicable to large academic centres, but I don't think it reflects most surgical centres in the world. I would have liked to see a bit more on open CBDE.

The many illustrations are mostly illegible. This is unacceptable for a reference-level publication. It reflects poorly on the credibility of the publisher and makes me question the rest of the book.

Overall a disappointment. A previous edition supplemented with a quick internet search might offer better information.
January 28, 2008

Strong, current review of general surgery

This is THE book for a senior surgical resident to purchase. It is updated every 3 years, and reflects advances in techniques, preoperative and postoperative evaluation, and clinical management decision making for all of the commonly encountered problems in general surgery. The authors do not merely rehash the previous edition, but present the information in a clear, concise, and enjoyable text with good tables and images. It has been very helpful to me in my Chief year, and I expect it to help me pass my boards. A MUST HAVE!!!
September 04, 2005

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