Thoroughly revised with brand new chapters on Paediatric Orthopaedics and Common Surgical Procedures, new presentations, and new anatomy and emergency indexes to aid quick reference, the new edition of this bestselling Oxford Handbook serves as an accessible pocket reference for junior surgical trainees, medical students, nursing, paramedical and rehabilitation staff.

It covers the assessment and preparation of the patient, anaesthesia and critical care, inflammation, wound healing and infection, and the key components of general surgical practice as well as chapters on other surgical specialties, including plastic, paediatric and orthopaedic surgery. There are step by step descriptions of common operative surgical techniques, practical hints and procedures, and information on signs, symptoms and rarities. Emergency presentations are clearly identified for rapid reference and investigations and management plans are set out in a clear and easy to follow way.

1: Good surgical practice
2: Principles of surgery
3: Surgical pathology
4: Practical procedures
5: Head and neck surgery
6: Breast and endocrine surgery
7: Upper gastrointestinal surgery
8: Liver, pancreatic, and biliary surgery
9: Abdominal wall
10: Urology
11: Colorectal surgery
12: Paediatric surgery
13: Paediatric orthopaedic surgery
14: Major trauma
15: Orthopaedic surgery
16: Plastic surgery
17: Cardiothoracic surgery
18: Peripheral vascular disease
19: Transplantation
20: Surgery in tropical diseases
21: Common surgical procedures
22: Eponymous terms and rarities

Edited by Greg McLatchie , Consultant Surgeon, Hartlepool General Hospital, Hartlepool, UK

Neil Borley , Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, Cheltenham General Hospital, Cheltenham, UK

Joanna Chikwe , Associate Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, USA

Mr Neil Borley trained at Guy's Hospital Medical School, Cambridge, Canterbury and Oxford. He is a Consultant Colorectal Surgeon with an interest in the education and training of undergraduate and postgraduate students of basic sciences and surgery. He is also an examiner in surgery.

`Review from previous edition Review from previous edition In short it's a little surgical gem.' Glasgow University Medical Journal

`[It] perfectly summarises surgery in all its glory... a concise and appropriate text for students and doctors alike... the 'Practical Hints and Procedures' is pure genius... I highly recommend this handbook for anyone embarking on a surgical rotation.' GKT Surgical Society Website June 2003

`This book... is destined to enter the hearts, mind and pockets of medical students, housemen, junior surgical trainees and a myriad of other healthcare professionals... forms part of the essential kit for anyone who employs the art and science of surgery to improve the quality of life of their patients.' GKT Surgical Society Website June 2003

`It goes the extra mile to provide enough up-to-date information to satisfy even the most hair-splitting consultant. I found it an indespensable assistant on the wards.' Priya Sastry

`A must for all foundation year doctors and SHOs in surgery ...This book has an excellent layout' Dr Amjad Choudry

`The third edition...represents an excellent consensus of specialists and surgical registrars attuned to what is happening and what is new.' Occupational Medicine

`...succeeds as an efficient study companion...perfect for last-minute cramming.' ICSM Gazette

`...provides a succinct surgical guide for junior residents and medical students...the book is a needed addition to the surgical literature.' Doody's Notes