Bailey & Love's Short Practice of Surgery 26E

Bailey & Love's Short Practice of Surgery, 26th Edition remains a cornerstone in surgical education, widely regarded as one of the world’s leading surgical textbooks. Celebrated for its authoritative guidance, clarity, and practicality, it provides both students and practicing surgeons with a comprehensive overview of modern surgical practice. Lifetime sales exceeding one million copies underscore its enduring value across generations of medical professionals.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: Addresses all aspects of surgical practice, from fundamental principles and pre-operative care to trauma management and specialty-specific surgery, including orthopedics, skin, head and neck, breast and endocrine, cardiothoracic and vascular, abdominal, genitourinary, and transplantation.
• Authoritative Guidance: Emphasizes effective clinical examination and sound surgical principles while integrating the latest developments in surgical practice.
• Current and Updated: Fully revised content with new chapters on patient safety, day care (outpatient) surgery, and bariatric surgery to reflect contemporary surgical trends.
• Readable and Accessible: Clear, direct writing style free of unnecessary jargon, making complex surgical concepts easier to understand and apply.
• User-Friendly Features: Rich visual support with photographs, line diagrams, learning objectives, summary boxes, biographical footnotes, and memorable anecdotes to enhance comprehension and retention.
• Educational Utility: Designed for medical students preparing for examinations, surgical trainees, and practicing surgeons seeking a reliable reference.
• Global Recognition: Highly commended by the BMA Medical Book Awards 2014, affirming its status as a leading surgical resource.