Schwartz's Principles of Surgery, Eighth Edition - Hardcover

Brunicardi, F.; Andersen, Dana; Billiar, Timothy; Dunn, David; Hunter, John; Pollock, Raphael

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0071410902 ISBN 13: 9780071410908

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education / Medical, 2004

Synopsis

This is the most modern and complete approach to general surgery, written by the most prominent academic and full-time practicing surgeons. It is a new book. All chapters overhauled and includes 75 per cent new material. It is easier to use and reference the latest surgical techniques. New chapters include genomics and gene therapy, general principles of minimally invasive surgery and the latest laparoscopic techniques.

About this title

About the Authors

F. Charles Brunicardi, MD
DeBakey/Bard Professor and Chairman
Michael E. DeBakey, Department of Surgery
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas

Timothy R. Billiar, MD
George Vance Foster
Professor and Chairman of Surgery
Department of Surgery
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

David L. Dunn, MD, PhD
Jay Phillips Professor and Chairman
Department of Surgery
University of Minnesota Medical School
Minneapolis, Minnesota

John G. Hunter, MD
Professor and Chairman
Department of Surgery
Oregon Health and Science University
Portland, Oregon

Raphael E. Pollock, MD, PhD
Head, Division of Surgery
Professor and Chairman
Department of Surgical Oncology
Senator A.M. Aiken, Jr. Distinguished Chair
The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas

From the Back Cover

A GIANT LEAP FORWARD IN MODERN SURGERY!

This significant new edition of Schwartz s Principles of Surgery marks a milestone achievement in the education of surgeons. Driven by a dynamic new editorial board, the eighth edition features an unparalleled amount of new information, a new two-color design and new clarity, numerous new authors, surgical techniques, and coverage of a variety of cutting-edge topics. Yet Schwartz maintains its historic leadership, standing alone in providing the solid grounding in basic science, anatomy, and operative techniques so key to the education and success of any surgeon.

A BOLD NEW LOOK A WHOLE NEW BOOK!
*Continues as the #1 resource for clinical practice and residency education, with unmatched basic science coverage
* New Generation editorial team all vital leaders in surgery today
*75% new material all chapters totally revised or rewritten
*All-new, user-friendly 2-color design enhances readability and clinical utility
*Totally revamped art program features over 1000 new illustrations
*Five completely new chapters on the Surgical Management of Obesity; Soft Tissue Sarcomas; Cell Genomics and Molecular Surgery; Surgical Considerations in the Elderly; and Anesthesia of the Surgical Patient
*New focus on oncologic surgery
*More in-depth coverage of laparoscopic procedures, with illustrations now integrated throughout the text
*Molecular Biology that really matters to surgeons
*New information on Patient Safety and Surgical Complications
*New techniques in the management of abdominal wall hernias, and aortic and thoracic aneurysms
*Latest information on immunotherapy in transplantation
*Updates on post-surgical monitoring and care
*And much more

THE FUTURE OF SURGERY IS IN YOUR HANDS WHY TRUST THEM TO ANYONE ELSE?

The most modern and complete approach to surgery, written by the world s foremost academic and practicing surgeons, Schwartz s Principles of Surgery remains an unparalleled resource for surgical education and a cornerstone of clinical surgical practice.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education / Medical
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0071410902
• ISBN 13: 9780071410908
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 2000