Sabiston textbook of surgery : the biological basis of modern surgical practice / Courtney M. Townsend, Jr, MD, Professor, Robertson-Poth Distinguished Chair in General Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, R. Daniel Beauchamp, MD, J.C. Foshee Distinguished Professor and Chairman, Section of Surgical Sciences, Professor of Surgery and Cell and developmental Biology and Cancer Biology, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Surgen-in Chief, Vanerbilt University Hospital, Nashville, Tennessee, B. Mark Evers, MD, Professor and Vice-Chair for research, Department of Surgery, Director, Lucille P. Markey Cancer Center, Markey Cancer Foundation Endowed Chair, Physician-in Chief, Oncology Service Line UK Healthcare, University of Kentucky, Kenneth L. Mattox, MD, Professor and Vice Chairman, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Chief of Staff and Chief Surgery, Ben Taub General Hospital, Houston, Texas

Preceded by Sabiston textbook of surgery / [edited by] Courtney M. Townsend Jr. [and others]. 19th ed. 2012

Includes bibliographical references and index

Sect. I: Surgical basic principles -- Sect. II: Perioperative management -- Sect. III: Trauma and critical care -- Sect. IV: Transplantation and immunology -- Sect. V: Surgical oncology -- Sect. VI: Head and neck -- Sect. VII: Breast -- Sect. VIII; Endocrine -- Sect. IX: Esophagus -- Sect. X: Abdomen -- Sect. XI: Chest -- Sect. XII: Vascular -- Sect. XIII: Specialties in general surgery

"Since its first publication in 1936, Sabiston Textbook of Surgery has been regarded as the preeminent source for definitive guidance in all areas of general surgery. The 20th edition continues the rich tradition of quality that has made this classic text synonymous with the specialty and a part of generations of surgery residents and practitioners. Meticulously updated throughout, this classic text concisely covers the breadth of material needed for certification and practice of general surgery. Detailed, full-color intraoperative illustrations and high-quality video clips capture key teaching moments, allowing you to better understand the basic science of surgery, make the most informed decisions and achieve optimal outcomes for every patient."--Publisher