Description
Masterfully pared down from five volumes to two, the 6th Edition of one of the most trusted references in general surgery provides a clinically oriented, encyclopedic review of all matters that concern the alimentary tract. With atlas-like quality, a logically organized format, a new image bank on CD-ROM, and an emphasis on the latest techniques and diagnostics, the new Shackelford's offers you all of the clinical utility you need with unquestioned authority and unparalleled efficiency.
Reviews
"This edition is an excellent resource for a wide range of readers involved in the treatment of patients with gastrointestinal disease, including medical students rotating through a surgical service, surgical residents performing some of these procedures for the first time, and experienced and practicing surgeons needing a comprehensive review....The figures and art work are excellent and the reduction from five volumes to two is beneficial." -Journal of the American College of Surgeons, January 2008
"An indispensable reference for the anatomy, physiology, biology, practice, and history of abdominal surgery...there is no comparable text that is as comprehensive and focused on the alimentary tract." -JAMA Review of the 5th edition
Key Features
- Examines the entire spectrum of general and vascular surgical treatments of gastrointestinal disorders.
- Includes information on organ transplantation, operative techniques, approaches to cancer therapy including both radiation oncology and chemotherapy, and knowledge on laparoscopic surgery
New to this Edition
- Streamlines the 5 volumes of the 5th edition into a reader-friendly 2-volume set that zeros in on the most clinically essential knowledge.
- Features a CD-ROM containing all of the images from the text—ideal for PowerPoint® presentations.
- Presents cutting-edge perspectives on what is hot in the field with help from a fresh, new editorial team.
- Highlights the latest technology and offers detailed information on key topics like laparoscopic surgery and PET scans.
- Optimizes the clarity and function of each generously illustrated page with full-color images throughout.
- Concludes each treatment chapter with the editor's comments so that you benefit directly from the experts' experience.
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Contents
Author Information
By Charles J. Yeo, MD, The Samuel D. Gross Professor and Chairman, Department of Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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