Schwartz’s Principles of Surgery, 11th version:

Is a timeless book that has been a base of general surgery since its initial release in 1969.

The 11th edition is divided mostly into two sections:

Basic Considerations:

This section explores fundamental subjects including leadership in surgery, the systemic response to injury, fluid and electrolyte management, hemostasis, shock, surgical infections, trauma, burns, wound healing, oncology, transplantation, quality and patient safety, physiologic monitoring, minimally invasive surgery, and molecular biology.

This section covers surgical conditions connected to many organ systems and anatomical areas, including the skin, breast, head and neck, thoracic and cardiovascular systems, gastrointestinal tract, hepatobiliary system, pancreas, spleen, endocrine organs, and more. Specialties including pediatric surgery, urology, gynecology, neurology, orthopedic surgery, and plastic and reconstructive surgery also are covered.

Important characteristics of this edition consist in:

The textbook features over 800 images and 1,300 line drawings most in full color to help grasp difficult surgical ideas and practices.

Online access to movies showing important surgical operations improves the learning process by offering useful, graphic insights into operative approaches.

Reflecting the worldwide reach of modern surgical practice, the book features comments from eminent surgeons globally and covers subjects including global surgery and the effects of social media in surgical education.

Schwartz’s Principles of Surgery, 11th Edition, remains a vital resource for medical students, surgical residents, and practicing surgeons, delivering a blend of foundational information and recent breakthroughs in the field.