The Physiologic Basis of Surgery

This book is a perfect reference book in surgically relevant physiology. Given the upcoming change in the ABSITE to emphasize basic sciences for the 1st and 2nd year resident, this is good addition to the library of a junior surgical resident. Here is a review by, Jarrell, Bruce E. MD (Shock: Volume 19(2) February 2003 p 193): "Reviewer's Expert Opinion: Description: This is the second edition of the authoritative text on surgical basic science for residents. This edition is more comprehensive than the first and includes new topics in shock, fluid and electrolytes, reproductive physiology, and geriatrics. It also has a companion computer CD program. Purpose: The purpose is to assemble the basic science information necessary for surgeons, particularly for surgeons in training. The basic science material is interlaced with clinical care principles, enabling surgeons to integrate basic science into their day-to-day clinical care. Audience: Residents in training and practicing surgeons are the intended audience. Features: There are 26 chapters that deal with broad areas of basic science. Each chapter is written by an authority in the topic. The chapter covers all of the pertinent basic science issues related to a particular problem with in-depth discussion, tables, and diagrams to help understand the concepts. It is also well referenced with certain excellent references called out in the text. Assessment: This is a significant improvement over the first edition. It has more detail and is more comprehensive in its coverage of topics. I read several of the new chapters as well as some of the revised chapters. The geriatrics chapter is an excellent addition and is very well presented. This is a topic that is not commonly covered in resident education. The new fluids, electrolyte, and shock chapters are clear and concise. The oncology chapter has also been improved, taking a very difficult and comprehensive topic and clarifying it well. I was also impressed with the surgical infection chapter. In fact, every chapter has significant revisions that are improvements over the previous edition. This edition is much more readable than the first. This is an outstanding contribution to our resident basic science education and will continue to be the benchmark for basic science requirements in surgery. ©2003The Shock Society"