Illustrated Surgery

This book is an extensive, illustration-based discussion on the pathology and pathophysiology of surgical diseases.

Comprising 34 sections, across more than 1000 pages, the book begins with an overview of wound healing, fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance, and haemostasis, coagulation and haemorrhage.

Subsequent chapters cover diseases in different anatomical systems, including hepatobilliary, endocrine, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular and neurological. Additional chapters discuss trauma, burns, hernia, urology, anaesthesia and surgical instruments.

This second edition has been fully revised and provides up-to-date information in line with international guidelines from organisations such as American Thyroid Association (ATA), American College of Radiology (ACR), and Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES).

A new section containing 450+ Do’s and 150+ Don’ts in surgery, has been added to this edition.

The final section covers miscellaneous elements including trials, terminologies, classifications, criteria, important facts, and most appropriate investigations.

The book is highly illustrated and each chapter concludes with case discussions.

The previous edition (9789385891205) published in 2016.

Nilay Mandal MS (General Surgery)
Professor, Department of Surgery, Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India