RECENT ADVANCES IN SURGERY 35 -Johnson

This book, Recent Advances in Surgery, deals with new developments and discoveries in the field of surgery. There is a strong section on Surgery-in-General, with reviews by experts in the fields of cardiopulmonary exercise testing in preoperative assessment, and perioperative care. In gastrointestinal surgery, chapters are included on bariatric surgery, liver metastases, ischaemic bowel, anal cancer, intraoperative radiotherapy for rectal cancer and abdominal tuberculosis. Vascular surgery is represented by consideration of the management of the diabetic foot, a growing problem worldwide. Reconstruction after surgery for breast cancer is an important area where the surgeon’s skills remain indispensable. The book is concluded with a wide-ranging look through randomised clinical trials and meta-analyses published last year.