Schwartz's Principles of Surgery, 10th edition

THE WORLD'S #1 SURGERY TEXT--UPDATED TO INCLUDE STATE-OF-THE-ART EVIDENCE-BASED SURGICAL CARE AND LEADERSHIP GUIDANCE FOR TRAINEES AND PRACTICING SURGEONS The Tenth Edition of Schwartz's Principles of Surgery maintains the book's unmatched coverage of the foundations of surgery while bringing into sharper focus new and emerging technologies. We have entered a new era of surgery in which minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery, and the use of computers and genomic information have improved the outcomes and quality of life for patients. With these advances in mind, all chapters have been updated with an emphasis on evidence-based, state-of-the-art surgical care. An exciting new chapter, "Fundamental Principles of Leadership Training in Surgery," expands the scope of the book beyond the operating room to encompass the actual development of surgeons. This edition is also enriched by an increased number of international chapter authors and a new chapter on Global Surgery. More than ever, Schwartz's Principles of Surgery is international in scope--a compendium of the knowledge and technique of the world's leading surgeons. Features More clinically relevant than ever, with emphasis on high-yield discussion of diagnosis and treatment of surgical disease, arranged by organ system and surgical specialty Content is supported by boxed key points, detailed anatomical figures, diagnostic and management algorithms, and key references Beautiful full-color design

About the Author

F. Charles Brunicardi, M.D., FACS Moss Foundation Chair in Gastrointestinal and Personalized Surgery, Professor and Vice Chair Surgical Services, Chief of General Surgery, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, Department of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Dana K. Andersen, M.D., FACS Program Director, Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health Timothy R. Billiar, M.D., FACS George Vance Foster Professor and Chairman, Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine David L. Dunn, M.D., Ph.D., FACS Executive Vice President for Health Affairs, Professor of Surgery, Microbiology and Immunology, University of Louisville John G. Hunter, M.D., FACS Professor and Chairman, Department of Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University Jeffrey B. Matthews, M.D., FACS Surgeon-in-Chief and Chairman, Department of Surgery, Dallas B. Phemister Professor of Surgery, University of Chicago Raphael E. Pollock, M.D., Ph.D, FACS Professor and Director, Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Chief of Surgical Services, Ohio State University ComprehensiveCancer Center, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center