Current Surgical Therapy

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.Focuses entirely on contemporary surgical management, making it an excellent reference for the surgeon who wants to keep abreast of new techniques or brush up on other procedures.
Brief, focused chapters written by an acknowledged expert in the field makes this an ideal study tool for board examinations and recertification.
Presents 269 all-new chapters from a completely new team of international experts.
Offers new coverage of important topics such as intraluminal approaches to GERD . endoscopic treatment of Barrett's esophagus . new screening techniques for polyps . breast cancer . and vascular disease management.
Provides 505 brand-new illustrations-2,000 in all-to better describe challenging surgical procedures.