Publisher's Synopsis
New edition of classic, much-recommended reference in general surgery. As always, readers can expect the latest updates in current practice detailed by a new pool of author/experts. New topics include expanded coverage of obesity surgery, breast cancer, and minimal access surgical techniques. Chapters and reference lists are kept short---and information can be digested quickly. Everything you need to prepare for your certification examination. Illustrations have been redrawn throughout to help illustrate key learning points, and each chapter contains additional illustrative material such as photographs, algorithms, and tables to assist the reader.
