'ACS Surgery' has been developed to help practicing surgeons make critical decisions on patient care. It is an evidence-based reference of surgical best practices from leaders in the field.

The new edition of this two volume set has been fully revised to provide dermatosurgeons with the latest developments and techniques in the field. The book has been expanded to eighteen sections and 152 chapters, all falling under subspecialties of dermatosurgery, aesthetics, lasers, and practice management. Each technique includes discussion on historical background, indications, contraindications, instrumentation, procedures, adverse effects, complications, and references. The second edition features 81 new chapters on topics such as body shaping, microneedle RF, new laser and energy technologies, platelets rich plasma, regional surgeries, and training in dermatosurgery. The text is enhanced by nearly 2000 clinical photographs and diagrams and also includes text boxes, tables and keynotes in each chapter. Key points Fully revised, second edition of two volume set providing latest techniques in cutaneous and aesthetic surgery Expanded text with 81 new chapters Features nearly 2000 clinical photographs and diagrams Previous edition (9789350258903) published in 2012

ACS Surgery provides best surgical practices recommended by over 200 leading surgeons, under the sponsorship of the American College of Surgeons. Richly illustrated, with over 1200 full-colour diagrams, photos, and illustrations that clarify complex processes and procedures. Over 100 algorithms offer step-by-step diagnostic and management strategies in a practical manner. New to the seventh edition are: Expanded care in special situations section: New chapters, including urologic considerations for the general surgeon; gynaecologic considerations for the general surgeon; transplantation for the general surgeon; plastic surgery considerations for the general surgeon. New scientific foundations section: New chapters, including evidence-based medicine; technical aspects of laparoscopic surgery; principles of cancer treatment; coagulation disorders; management of chronic wounds. Updated coverage of topics relating to breast, abdominal pain, intestinal obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeding, bariatric procedures, and many others. Contents include: Competency-Based Surgical Care. Basic Surgical and Perioperative Considerations. Head and Neck. Breast, Skin, and Soft Tissue. The Thorax. Gastrointestinal Tract and Abdomen. Vascular System. FREE: Three months' access to ACS Surgery Online with each book purchase. See the inside front cover for instructions regarding free access. ACS Surgery Online is updated monthly with new and revised chapters, and offers quick electronic searches, and a convenient CME program of up to 60 Category 1 credits. The ACS Surgery Online CME programme allows you to easily meet the Maintenance of Certification requirements of the American Board of Surgery.

Acute Care Surgery is a comprehensive textbook covering the related fields of trauma, critical care, and emergency general surgery. The full spectrum of Acute Care Surgery is expertly addressed, with each chapter highlighting cutting-edge advances in the field and underscoring state-of-the-art management paradigms. In an effort to create the most definitive reference on Acute Care Surgery, an evidence-based approach is emphasized for all content included. Also, notable controversies are discussed in detail often accompanied by data-driven resolutions.

Enhancing Surgical Performance: A Primer in Non-Technical Skills explains why non-technical skills are vital for safe and effective performance in the operating theatre. The book provides a full account, with supporting empirical evidence, of the Non-Technical Skills for Surgeons (NOTSS) system and behavioural rating framework, which helps identify

"In the preface to this impressive and well-produced book, the editors state that their aim is not to describe a new surgical specialty, since most surgeons will soon need to be "geriatric surgeons," but to assemble a comprehensive account that will allow "all providers of healthcare to the elderly to understand the issues involved in choosing surgery as a treatment option for their patients." This is a useful book that deserves to do well. I hope that the editors and their publisher will have the stamina to make this the first of several editions, as it is clear that updated information about surgery in the elderly will be required to keep pace with this important field." NEJM Book Review

This text is designed to present a comprehensive, up to date and safe approach to managing emergency general surgery patients with a minimally invasive approach. This book bridges the gap between the minimally invasive surgery (MIS) expert who may not routinely be involved in the care of the acute care surgery patient and the ACS expert surgeon who may not have a routine MIS elective practice. The first section reviews the physiology of the acute care surgery patient and the physiologic impact of MIS techniques including pnemoperitoneum in critically ill patients. This review is crucial to assure that the surgeon has a clear understanding of when a MIS approach is safe and when it can be potentially dangerous to the patient. The illustrations are presented in an atlas-style format to describe the surgical procedures. The authors of the various sections are minimally invasive and acute care surgeons from prominent academic centers. The format represents a narrative review with appropriate illustrations and links to online videos.