Mastery of Surgery (2 vols.) (Hardcover)

~ Robert J Baker (Author), Josef E Fischer (Author)

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Doody's Book Review Service, 07-JUL-07, Neal Wilkinson, MD, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics --

"Surgeons in training should use this book to prepare for future cases, anticipate complications, and manage difficult situations. For surgical residents, this book should be on the short list of 'must read' texts."—Doody's Book Review Service

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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Univ. of Chicago, IL. Comprehensive reference for practitioners and surgical residents. Includes an abundance of halftone illustrations in a variety of formats. All surgical advances are included. Previous edition: c1997. DNLM: Surgery.

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Product Details Hardcover: 2448 pages Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Fourth Edition edition (September 1, 2001) Language: English ISBN-10: 0781723280 ISBN-13: 978-0781723282 Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 9.4 x 4.3 inches Shipping Weight: 13 pounds Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,015,909 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 6 of 9 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars An interesting tool for students, May 23, 2000 By  Audrey T Tsunoda (Brazil) - See all my reviews This review is from: Mastery of Surgery (2 Volume Set) (Hardcover) This book can be compared to other Principles of Surgery. It has good B&W illustrations and is easy reading. Some subjects are not so detailed as I was looking for, but it can be an useful guide for medical students and general surgery residents. 5.0 out of 5 stars Great text, November 2, 2009 By  D. C. Froburg "BjornOlafson" (Haverhill, MA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Mastery of Surgery, 2 Volume Set (Hardcover) I'm not a surgeon, but the one I bought it for said it was the best. So there you go. 5.0 out of 5 stars absolutely needed for any surgical resident., October 16, 2009 By  G (D.C. USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Mastery of Surgery, 2 Volume Set (Hardcover) This book is absolutely essential for any general surgery resident. What makes it so highly valuable is that it has online access and therefore a resident can spend any downtime before a case reading online and reviewing for the case to be performed. This book, and its online access, will ensure that you don't go into any cases "cold".		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent resource I think this book is an excellent resource for surgery residents. It gives you valuable information on theoretical knowledge on different diseases, preoperative planning,... Read more Published 2 months ago by M. S. Subong 5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente book Excelent book. A must have for all General Surgery resident. Covers all areas of General Surgery and OB/GYN, Urology. Published on February 19, 2002 by [e-mail] 5.0 out of 5 stars Must have This book is a "must have" for all surgery resident. Published on December 17, 2001 4.0 out of 5 stars drcohen1000 This book is a great reference for residents in surgery. The subject matter is relevant, easy to read, and emphasizes salient points. Read more Published on April 21, 2001 Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 2448 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Fourth Edition edition (September 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781723280
• ISBN-13: 978-0781723282
• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 9.4 x 4.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,015,909 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An interesting tool for students, May 23, 2000

By	Audrey T Tsunoda (Brazil) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mastery of Surgery (2 Volume Set) (Hardcover)

This book can be compared to other Principles of Surgery. It has good B&W illustrations and is easy reading. Some subjects are not so detailed as I was looking for, but it can be an useful guide for medical students and general surgery residents.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great text, November 2, 2009

By	D. C. Froburg "BjornOlafson" (Haverhill, MA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Mastery of Surgery, 2 Volume Set (Hardcover)

I'm not a surgeon, but the one I bought it for said it was the best. So there you go.

5.0 out of 5 stars absolutely needed for any surgical resident., October 16, 2009

By	G (D.C. USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mastery of Surgery, 2 Volume Set (Hardcover)

This book is absolutely essential for any general surgery resident. What makes it so highly valuable is that it has online access and therefore a resident can spend any downtime before a case reading online and reviewing for the case to be performed. This book, and its online access, will ensure that you don't go into any cases "cold".