The eight titles comprising the Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice eLibrary provide surgeons in higher training with access to a complete electronic reference source of the most current information on recent developments, the latest management issues and operative procedures in each of the major general surgical sub-specialties. Each of the titles are thoroughly referenced and supported by evidence-based data.

In order to meet the increasing interest in Evidence-Based Medicine the eBook cites wherever available the meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials, systematic literature reviews and observational studies and have identified key references within the text that support evidence-based practice. Text sections and references are highlighted using a 'scalpel code' to indicate the presence of evidence for the interventional procedures under discussion, and the reference lists are linked where available to Medline citations.

Each title in the series is illustrated with colour photographs of operative procedures, investigations and clinical signs throughout the text.

Throughout the eBook there are highlights of evidence-based practice both in the text and also identifying the key papers in the extensive list of references at the end of every chapter

All the reference lists are linked where available to Medline citations (including authors, title, source, and often an abstract) to journal articles and an indication of free electronic full-text availability

The eBook lets you customize your page views and search in the eBook or across any titles in the eLibrary in your collection.
Written by an expanded group of authors with an increased international dimension to the content of all volumes.
Includes a new chapter on paraoesophageal hernias and gastric volvulus
Expanded coverage of developing endoscopic and laparoscopic treatments.