This book simplifies learning by providing a concise review of key general surgery topics in an outline format. The illustrations are detailed yet focused, effectively showcasing important anatomy. It covers essential topics and the latest operative techniques, making it an ideal resource for medical residency board exam preparation. The content is streamlined to highlight only the necessary information for exam mastery, featuring key terms, summary tables, outline lists, and sidebar notes to enhance understanding and retention. Key features include a succinct review of general and visceral surgery areas—anatomy, etiology, disease patterns, symptoms, diagnosis, and therapy—focusing on what is crucial for exams. It contains nearly 200 surgical descriptions and clear operative illustrations, along with state-of-the-art minimally invasive and fast-track techniques. Topics are broken down into manageable segments for quick memorization, ensuring comprehensive yet focused content without overwhelming extraneous material. Optimally structured and clearly presented, this book serves as an essential companion for students and residents specializing in general and visceral surgery, as well as a valuable general study aid that distills key points from larger texts.
