Current Surgical Therapy: Text with Online Reference by John L. Cameron

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Access unparalleled advice on the selection and implementation of the latest treatments for surgical diseases! Joined by hundreds of other preeminent surgeons, distinguished editor John L. Cameron, MD discusses which approach to take and when...how to avoid or minimize complications for any surgical challenge...and what outcomes you can expect. Nearly 940 photographs, line drawings, and radiographs provide you with the visual perspectives that are so important in surgery. What's more, this Expert Consult title comes with access to the complete contents online, for convenient reference from any practice location. It's the book you'll depend upon most for quick, efficient review prior to surgery, as well as for certification or recertification preparation.

• Clinically relevant content, organized by body area, explains you what to do in specific surgical situations.
  
• Brief, focused chapters following a consistent format equip you to efficiently review procedures prior to surgery - and confidently prepare for certification and recertification.

• Includes access to the complete contents of the book online—fully searchable—for rapid and convenient consultation from anyplace with an Internet connection.
  
• Focuses entirely on contemporary surgical management to keep you abreast of new treatments.
  
• Offers a new full-color insert of nearly 100 photographs providing a true-to-life visual perspective.
  
• Includes many new contributors who present brand new insights, tips, and treatments based upon their vast first-hand experience to help you obtain optimal surgical outcomes.

David N. Bimston

This is the fifth edition of a well-received generalsurgery book. The book evaluates the management and therapy of a widerange of surgical diseases. The previous edition was published in 1992.Each edition features chapters written by different authors. Thepurpose is to provide an up-to-date discussion of the treatment andmanagement of surgical problems. The author fully meets this objective.One can obtain a variety of viewpoints on a subject by reading the samechapter in different editions. Written for the practicing surgeon andthe senior resident, leaders in the field of surgery discuss many rareand controversial issues. This book is not intended for the surgicalnovice. The book covers a wide range of subjects that are clearlypresented. Most discussions include a critical interpretation ofcurrent literature and are supplemented by easy to follow figures,tables, and charts. The fifth edition features updated references and anew section on minimally invasive surgery. As with previous editions,this book is a useful resource for both senior residents and surgicalpractitioners. It provides a current review of the management andtherapy of a wide range of surgical problems. The text's concisepresentation makes it useful for both primary and referenceuses.

Randy S. Haluck

This book for general surgeons is provided as anupdate to address standard of care for all problems that a generalsurgeon may encounter. This series of Current Surgical Therapy isreleased every three years. The purpose is to provide an up-to-datesource for surgical management and therapeutic options in generalsurgery. These are certainly worthy objectives and the authors meetthese objectives as this is the most comprehensive update in generalsurgery. This book is written for residents of surgery and is morehelpful to more senior residents in surgery. It is pertinent forpracticing general surgeons in academic and private settings. It isespecially useful in studying for the American Board of SurgeryQualifying and Certifying Examinations, as well as the RecertifyingExaminations. The authors are certainly credible authorities. Itcovers virtually every problem that a general surgeon may encounter inhis or her career. There are new expanded sections focusing oninnovative techniques in general surgery, as well as minimally invasivesurgical techniques. This is an excellent text that stands out amongothers as an authority on up-to-date therapeutic options in generalsurgery. It is an excellent text for study for the American Board ofSurgery or Recertifying Examinations. The release of new editionsevery three years keeps this series current in standards ofcare.

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Reviewer: Randy S. Haluck, MD (Pennsylvania State University)
Description: This book for general surgeons is provided as an update to address standard of care for all problems that a general surgeon may encounter. This series of Current Surgical Therapy is released every three years.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide an up-to-date source for surgical management and therapeutic options in general surgery. These are certainly worthy objectives and the authors meet these objectives as this is the most comprehensive update in general surgery.
Audience: This book is written for residents of surgery and is more helpful to more senior residents in surgery. It is pertinent for practicing general surgeons in academic and private settings. It is especially useful in studying for the American Board of Surgery Qualifying and Certifying Examinations, as well as the Recertifying Examinations. The authors are certainly credible authorities.
Features: It covers virtually every problem that a general surgeon may encounter in his or her career. There are new expanded sections focusing on innovative techniques in general surgery, as well as minimally invasive surgical techniques.
Assessment: This is an excellent text that stands out among others as an authority on up-to-date therapeutic options in general surgery. It is an excellent text for study for the American Board of Surgery or Recertifying Examinations. The release of new editions every three years keeps this series current in standards of care.

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3 Stars from Doody

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