Table of Contents

Introduction. 1. Surgery Strategy. 2. Fluid and Electrolyte Management. 3. Pre-operative Assessment. 4. Postoperative Complications. 5. Acute Infections. 6. Shock. 7. Tumours. 8. Burns. 9. The Skin and its Adnexae. 10. The Chest and Lungs. 11. The Heart and Thoracic Aorta. 12. Arterial Disease. 13. Venous Disorders of the Lower Limb. 14. The Brain and Meninges. 15. Head Injury. 16. The Spine. 17. Peripheral Nerve Injuries. 18. The Oral Cavity. 19. The Salivary Glands. 20. The Oesophagus. 21. The Stomach and Duodenum. 22. Mechanical Intestinal Obstruction. 23. The Small Intestine. 24. Acute Appendicitis. 25. The Colon. 26. The Rectum and Anal Canal. 27. Peritonitis. 28. Paralytic Ileus. 29. Hernia. 30. The Liver. 31. The Gallbladder and Bile Ducts. 32. The Pancreas. 33. The Spleen. 34. The Lymph Nodes and Lymphatics. 35. Breast. 36. The Neck. 37. The Thyroid. 38. Parathyroids. 39. The Thymus. 40. The Suprarenal Glands. 41. The Kidney and Ureter. 42. The Bladder. 43. The Prostate. 44. The Male Urethra. 45. The Penis. 46. The Testis and Scrotum. 47. Transplantation Surgery. Index.

About the Author

Professor Harold Ellis, CBE DM FRCS FRCOG Emeritus Professor of Surgery, University of London, and Clinical Anatomist, Guy's, King's and St Thomas' School of Biomedical Sciences, London Although officially retired, Harold is still very heavily involved with teaching and revision courses mainly aimed at MRCS candidates. Professor Sir Roy Calne, MD FRCP FRCS FRS Emeritus Professor of Surgery, University of Cambridge, and Yeoh Ghim Seng Professor of Surgery, National University of Singapore. Still involved with transplantation research at Cambridge as well as spending much time in Singapore teaching at their national university. Mr Christopher Watson, MA MD FRCS Senior Lecturer in Surgery and Honorary Consultant Surgeon, University of Cambridge & Addenbrooke's Hospital. Specialty is liver transplantation.

Reviews

"Surgical texts are notoriously difficult to get your head around; this book is pitched at the perfect level for undergraduate medical students. An excellent study aid, brilliant revision aid, and all-round must have for your clinical education and general interest in the subject." Medical Student, Leicester "I would strongly recommend this book for any medical students with an interest in surgery and MRCS candidates. It's clear, logical format makes it a joy to read either cover to cover or to dip in and out of as needed." Medical Student, Keele "This is the best core text available for undergraduate study of surgery. If you only buy one textbook, it should be this one- it will be a welcome companion in preparation for many surgical exams in addition to the routine work of the surgical placement." Medical Student, Oxford "This is the only book you need for surgery as a medical student. Reading it cover to cover gives you a good overview of the topics in surgery, whilst still offering enough detail to impress even the most demanding consultant. I love this book." Medical Student, St. Georges "This is probably the best surgical text, both as a revision aid and general reading - perfect for undergraduate topics." The Placebo Effect, HYMS Gazette