Author Description

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the disease processes encountered in surgical practice and the clinical principles underlying the optimal management of the surgical patient. The content covers the relevant anatomy, pathology, and scientific background, as well as describingclinical techniques. The book, with contributions from general surgeons as well as specialists, is organized to cover some core aspects of surgery, encountered in many specialist areas, such as trauma, cancer and sepsis, before moving on to look at the detailed and specific management of each of thekey organ systems in the body. The content has been selected to provide a knowledge base and educational companion for the surgical traimee. The specialty sections have been selected to complement the teaching modules produced by the UK Royal Colleges of Surgeons for the AFRCS/MRCS Diploma. The bookwill also be relevant for all surgical trainees in other geographic territories, as well as junior consultant surgeons in practice.