The aim of Recent Advances in Surgery is to help doctors keep abreast of developments in the subject. This title is published annually with entirely new contents written by experts in their field. Sold widely in Britain, Europe, North America and Asia, the content and authorship are selected with this broad readership in mind. Superbly structured, reasoned and crisply writtenThe Recent Advances series has always been championed as excellent revision material for surgical examinations and this particular volume covers a very diverse field indeed within which every potential candidate should find sections of relevance. For those wishing to broaden their understanding and to be brought up to date with key advances in surgery in general, this book is for them.Ann R Coll Surg Engl, 2008Recommended to all candidates for certification of general surgery. Furthermore, more specialist surgeons will find it helpful both in the management of patients and in discussions with other specialists within multidisciplinary teams.British Journal of Surgery, review of earlier edition