SynopsisSupported by an original art program of more than 1200 figures, Drs. Steven and Tasia Economou clearly and comprehensively demonstrate techniques vital to the surgeon. Chapters are arranged by anatomic area and encompass everything from tracheostomy and appendectomy to sphincteroplasty and aortofemoral bypass. Details virtually every operation - basic and advanced - performed by the general surgeon. Showcases more than 1200 superbly clear and detailed illustrations. Provides open-to-close coverage. Each procedure begins with a brief statement of purpose, then continues with step-by-step depictions and easy-to-follow legends. All phases of the surgery are represented. Presents steps that may be done in several different but equally effective ways. Features a simple, efficient format. Illustrations and explanations are presented together, rather than on facing pages., Filled with over 300 detailed illustrations, this surgical atlas covers operative techniques and addresses major intraoperative pitfalls. Oriented toward general surgery, it includes advanced operations which a general surgeon may unexpectedly need to do, such as a ruptured aneurism or embolectomy. Chapters contain material on maxillectomy, radical neck dissection, mastectomy, the esophagus, stomach, biliary system, pancreas, colon, uterus and adnexia, and much more.