Publisher's Synopsis
This comprehensive reference contains the latest technological developments in surgery (being updated 4 times a year) and enables the user to put them into practice. With more than 150 experts contributing, "Scientific American Surgery" has the most up-to-date information on many subjects including laparoscopy, surgical management of breast disease, antibiotics, endoscopy, and ambulatory surgery. Detailed information on all procedures is accompanied by illustrations, algorithms, charts and tables. The CD-ROM also contains a video clips which display a variety of operative procedure and techniques, allows users to view, locate and annotate text and illustrations, answers specific questions and has an on-screen "help". It has been designed for quick and easy use to keep busy surgeons up-to-date with current advancements.