Principles of Surgery [2 vol set] - Hardcover

Schwartz, Seymour; Spencer, Frank; Galloway, Aubrey; Shires, G. Tom; Daly, John; Fischer, Josef

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 007912318X ISBN 13: 9780079123183

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education / Medical, 1998

Synopsis

This is a revised and updated two-volume guide to the principles of surgery, highlighting advances and techniques in transplantation, surgical oncology and trauma. It also examines minimally invasive techniques and the principles underlying pathophysiology and surgical intervention.

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Review:

"Overall, this is an excellent textbook of surgery and should be included as one of the recommended and potentially required books for medical students and surgical residents."

Book Description:

A substantial and transforming revision of the classic text. This edition features neary 50% new material written by the next generation of leaders in the field of surgery. Highlight include the latest advances and techniques in transplantation, expanded coverage of surgical oncology, a completely new chapter on trauma written by the leading figure on the subject, and a state-of-the-art review of recent findings concerning systemic and metabolic response to injury. Furthermore, in keeping with the implications of managed care, the latest minimally invasive techniques for the surgical treatment and management of disease have been integrated throughout the text. Lastly, the scientific principles underlying pathophysiology and surgical intervention accompany discussion of surgical diagnosis and management.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education / Medical
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 007912318X
• ISBN 13: 9780079123183
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 2176