New edition of the classic all-encompassing surgery text! A necessary reference for any surgical resident, this thoroughly revised and updated new edition continues to provide the best and most comprehensive coverage of all topics in surgery. Features 14 chapters on basic science considerations, relevant anatomy and physiology for each organ system, inclusion of all diagnostic test and procedures are included as well as extensive photos and line drawings of surgical techniques and radiographs. New to this edition:: *NEW editorial board, all of whom are leaders in the specialty *NEW consistent design promoting increased readability *NEW illustration program – important for this technique oriented specialty *NEW coverage of the latest advances in surgery *Emphasis placed on surgical oncology *Minimally invasive techniques and procedures *Genomics and gene therapy *Abdominal wall hernias including the latest in laparoscopic techniques *Latest information on the immunology of transplantation
PART I. BASIC CONSIDERATIONS 1.The Systemic Response to Injury 2.Fluid and Electrolyte Management of the Surgical Patient 3.Hemostatis, Surgical Bleeding, and Transfusion 4.Shock 5. Surgical Infections 6.Trauma 7. Burns 8.Wound Care and Wound Healing 9.Oncology 10. Immunology of Transplantation 11. Surgical Complications 12.Physiologic Monitoring 13.Genomics and Gene Therapy 14.Principles of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Part II. SPECIFIC CONSIDERATIONS 15.Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue 16.Breast 17. Tumors of the Head and Neck 18. Chest Wall, Pleura, Lung and Mediastinum 19. Congenital Heart Disease 20. Acquired Heart Disease 21. Thoracic Aneurysms and Aortic Dissection 22. Arterial Disease 23. Venous and Lymphatic Disease 24. Manifestations of Gastrointestinal Disease 25. Esophagus and Diaphragmatic Hernia 26. Stomach 27. Small Intestine 28. Colon, Rectum, and Anus 29. The Appendix 30. Liver 31. Gallbladder and Extrahepatic Biliary System 32. Pancreas 33. Spleen 34. Abdominal Wall, Omentum, Mesentery, and Retroperitoneum 35. Abdominal Wall Hernias 36. Pituitary and Adrenal 37. Thyroid and Parathyroid 38. Pediatric Surgery 39. Urology 40. Gynecology 41. Neurosurgery 42. Orthopaedics 43. Surgery of the Hand 44. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery