Sabiston Textbook of Surgery: The Biological Basis of Modern Surgical Practice

R. Daniel Beauchamp

B. Mark Evers

Kenneth L. Mattox

Courtney M. Townsend, Jr.

Elsevier

First published in 1936, the Sabiston Textbook has served generations of surgeons as the defining text in the field. The 17th Edition carries on this distinguished legacy, presenting the world's most thorough, useful, readable, and understandable coverage of the principles and techniques of surgery. Sweeping changes include comprehensive updates to reflect the latest knowledge and techniques...a new, full-color page layout for enhanced ease of reference... a new image bank CD-ROM containing over 1,300 illustrations, intraoperative photographs, tables, diagnostic images, graphs, pie charts, algorithms, and anatomical drawings all downloadable to Powerpoint presentations.
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<li>Features 50% new contributors and many new chapters, providing fresh insights into every area of surgery. </li>
<li>Covers hot new topics such as robotics · endovascular procedures · surgery in pregnant, elderly, and immunocompromised patients · surgery for obesity · minimally invasive surgery · ultrasound for surgeons · the surgeon's role in disaster management · emerging technologies · breast reconstruction · and many more. </li>
<li>Uses a new full-color layout and many new full-color illustrations to make the material easier to access and absorb. </li>
<li>Includes a new CD that contains all of the book's illustrations, easily importable into Powerpoint presentations. </li>
<li>Offers a dedicated web site (sold separately, or as an e-dition package with the book) that delivers the entire contents of the text online―completely searchable―with references hyperlinked to PubMed. The web site will also feature regular updates to reflect new advances in the field, 100 self-assessment questions (with answers) from Sabiston Textbook of Surgery 17th Edition Board Review to facilitate exam study, and Mosby's Drug Consult---a comprehensive drug reference and database.</li>
</ul>With more than 150 additional contributors. Also available as a multimedia e-dition! See Companion Products for more information.

Reference

Courtney M. Townsend

Kenneth Mattox

Foreign Language Study & Reference

Saunders

This excellent surgical study tool offers superb preparation for in-service and national qualifying exams. Readers can assess and expand their knowledge with more than 1000 challenging review questions, including answers and complete rationales. Page references to Sabiston Textbook of Surgery, 17th Edition make it easy to consult the definitive resource for additional information on any subject. This Review reflects all of the updates and developments that make the Textbook a leader in the field: coverage of general surgery, as well as oncology, transplantation, gastrointestinal disease, vascular surgery, cardiac disorders, neurosurgery, plastic and maxillofacial surgery, orthopaedics, otolaryngology, urology, and many other surgical specialties.
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<li>Totally revised and updated throughout, reflecting contemporary surgical issues, techniques, and practices. </li>
<li>50% more questions, approximately 1,100 questions and answers in all covering every area of general surgery and its main subspecialties. </li>
<li>Approximately 100 figures (halftones, line drawings), from the parent textbook that illustrate key learning points and an index to help the reader identify specific content quickly. </li>
<li>Chapters cover both clinical and relevant basic science of each area of surgery. </li>
<li>Answers at the end of each chapter, permitting easy test taking and self-assessment. </li>
<li>Coverage of general surgery, as well as oncology, transplantation, gastrointestinal disease, vascular surgery, cardiac disorders, neurosurgery, plastic and maxillofacial surgery, orthopaedics, otolaryngology, urology, and many other surgical specialties. </li>
<li>Each question is referenced to Sabiston Textbook of Surgery, 17th Edition, for fast access to additional information on any given topic. </li>
<li>An excellent resource for residents (for in-service training exams, qualifying and certifying exams, and various specialty board reviews) as well as practicing surgeons (recertification exams) and medical students (USMLE and surgery course exams).</li>
</ul>With 6 additional contributors

Sabiston Textbook of Surgery Board Review

Medical Books

Courtney Townsend

Medicine

This distinguished reference carries on a 70-year legacy as the world's most thorough, useful, readable, and understandable text on the principles and techniques of surgery. Its peerless contributors deliver all the well-rounded, state-of-the-art knowledge you need to richly grasp the pathophysiology and optimal management of every surgical condition―so you can make the best clinical decisions, avoid complications, manage unusual situations, and achieve the best possible outcomes. It is a valuable review tool for certification/recertification preparation, and an indispensable source of guidance on overcoming the challenges that arise in everyday practice. As an Expert Consult title, the thoroughly updated 18th edition comes with access to the complete contents online, fully searchable―enabling you to consult it rapidly from any computer with an Internet connection. In addition, this Premium Edition includes timely clinical updates online, plus links to MEDLINE, downloadable illustrations, bonus journal articles, review questions, and much more.
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<li>Offers a more distinguished team of contributors and a better blend of clinical and basic-science information than any other source, providing you with the best possible understanding of the clinical issues surrounding every operative situation. </li>
<li>Features a more user-friendly format, a larger and more helpful array of full-color illustrations, and a more versatile and well-constructed web site than other resources―making the answers that you need easier to locate and understand quickly. </li>
<li>Offers an organization and content that parallels the written board American Board of Surgery exam, providing excellent preparation for certification and recertification.</li>
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<li>Includes access to the complete contents online, fully searchable, PLUS timely updates to reflect new scientific and clinical developments · references linked to MEDLINE · downloadable illustrations · bonus articles from important surgery periodicals (such as Surgical Clinics of North America, the American Journal of Surgery, Operative Techniques in General Surgery, and Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery) · review questions · and other valuable features. </li>
<li>Incorporates an enhanced emphasis on surgical outcomes to mirror the growing importance of this topic. </li>
<li>Delivers comprehensive updates to keep you current with the latest research, techniques, and emerging procedures in the field, as well as completely new chapters on "Surgical Patient Safety" and "Regenerative Medicine."</li>
</ul>Your purchase entitles you to access the web site until the next edition is published, or until the current edition is no longer offered for sale by Elsevier, whichever occurs first. If the next edition is published less than one year after your purchase, you will be entitled to online access for one year from your date of purchase. Elsevier reserves the right to offer a suitable replacement product (such as a downloadable or CD-ROM-based electronic version) should access to the web site be discontinued.

Sabiston Textbook of Surgery: The Biological Basis of Modern Surgical Practice, 18th Edition

Sabiston Textbook of Surgery is your ultimate foundation for confident surgical decision making. Covering the very latest science and data affecting your treatment planning, this esteemed medical reference helps you make the most informed choices so you can ensure the best outcome for every patient.
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<li>Consult it on the go with online access at expertconsult.com, and get regular updates on timely new findings and advances.</li> <li>Overcome tough challenges, manage unusual situations, and avoid complications with the most trusted advice in your field.</li> <li>Prepare for tests and exams with review questions and answers online.</li> </ul>
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<li>Keep up with the very latest developments concerning abdominal wall reconstruction, tumor immunology and immunotherapy, peripheral vascular disease, regenerative medicine, liver transplantation, kidney and pancreas transplantation, small bowel transplantation, the continually expanding role of minimally invasive and robotic surgery, and many other rapidly evolving areas.</li> <li>Weigh your options by reviewing the most recent outcomes data and references to the most current literature.</li> </ul>
Guidance in print and online from the oldest continually published, English-language general surgery reference!

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