This second edition brings trainees fully up to date with the latest advances in general surgery. Each section has been fully revised and covers numerous disorders within each specialty. The new edition features an additional section on surgical anatomy and an extended section on operative surgery. More than 800 clinical photographs, X-rays, diagrams and figures enhance learning. Colour images illustrate clinical signs and instruments for laparoscopic surgery, with schematic diagrams used in the first edition, now replaced by photographs. Key points Second edition presenting recent advances in general surgery Fully revised with addition of two new sections Includes more than 800 clinical photographs and diagrams Previous edition published in 2004