Publisher's Synopsis
Convenient, portable access to the key information on each surgical topic covered in the encyclopedic, authoritative 17the edition of Townsend: Sabiston Textbook of Surgery. Reflects all of the latest developments in field, including robotics, endovascular procedures, surgery in pregnant patients, ultrasound for surgeons, surgeon's role in disaster management, and emerging technologies. Excellent review book for ABSITE and board certification examinations. Ideal reference for medical students about to undergo their surgical rotation.
