Description
Schwartz’s Principles of Surgery, Eleventh Edition (2019) represents the most advanced and comprehensive edition of the world’s #1 surgical textbook. For more than 50 years, this landmark reference has provided an unmatched foundation in basic science, anatomy, pathophysiology, and operative techniques, while continually evolving to reflect the realities of modern surgical practice.
Edited by Raphael E. Pollock and written by an international faculty of the world’s foremost surgeons, the Eleventh Edition introduces a new two-volume format and has been thoroughly revised and refreshed with a strong emphasis on state-of-the-art, evidence-based surgical care. The content delivers high-yield discussion of the diagnosis and management of surgical disease, organized by organ system and surgical specialty for clarity and ease of use.
This edition features six important new chapters addressing contemporary and forward-looking topics, including enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS), ambulatory and outpatient surgery, evidence-based surgical practice, skills training and simulation, web-based education, and the role of social media in surgery. These additions reflect the expanding scope of surgical education beyond the operating room.
Learning is enhanced by an unsurpassed visual program, with more than 800 high-quality photographs and 1,300 line drawings, most in full color, as well as online videos demonstrating key surgical operations. The book also includes acclaimed learning aids such as updated evidence tables, boxed key points, detailed anatomical illustrations, diagnostic and management algorithms, and curated key references, making complex material easier to understand and retain.
More than a textbook, Schwartz’s Principles of Surgery is an international compendium of surgical knowledge, technique, leadership, and professional development. It remains an indispensable resource for medical students, surgical residents, fellows, and practicing surgeons, as well as a cornerstone reference for surgical training programs worldwide.
