Oxford Textbook of Surgery - 3 Volume Set, 2nd Edition Doody's Expert Review Review Questionnaire ISBN: 9780192628848 ISBN-10: 0192628844 Copyright: 2000 Edition: 2nd Editors: Morris, Peter J., Wood, William C., Doody's Expert Review    Score: 100 Doody's Star Rating™ and Doody's Expert Review provide by Doody Enterprises, Inc. Reviewer: Michael Franz,  MD  (University of Michigan) Description The second edition of this surgery textbook provides a visually stimulating review of surgical fundamentals from a uniquely international perspective. First published in 1994, updates to the new edition manage to capture relevant changes in all surgical practices being driven by a rapidly accumulating mass of basic science information and the evolution of clinical applications. Purpose This edition succeeds in expanding its broad field of international contributors, many of whom are recognized as the authority within a discipline. An expanded review of the physiologic response to stress and injury, trauma, shock, and surgical nutrition are worthy additions and revisions. New sections addressing the emerging importance of evidence-based medical and surgical practice and the appropriate application of minimally invasive techniques are state-of-the-art. Audience Medical students, house officers, and practicing surgeons from all subspecialties will find useful information in many parts of this expertly written reference. Features A rigorous review of the foundations of surgical care is provided with emphasis on surgical physiology and the practical management of surgical patients. The systematic and anatomic organization enhances comprehension given the similar nature of surgical diseases and therapies. The extensive use of color figures stimulates the educational experience. The international perspective enhances the epidemiological and public health implications. A separate section reviewing common principles applied during the rapidly growing experience with minimally invasive surgical techniques would strengthen the text. Assessment This second edition offers a uniquely international perspective on basic and applied surgical science provided by recognized world experts. The emphasis placed on visually stimulating color figures adds to its effectiveness. It is sure to be a valued reference for surgeons around the world. Review Questionnaire Range Question Score 1-10 Are the author's objectives met? 10 1-10 Rate the worthiness of those objectives. 10 1-5 Is this written at an appropriate level? 5 1-5 Is there significant duplication? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 5 1-5 Are there significant omissions? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 5 1-5 Rate the authority of the authors. 5 1-5 Are there sufficient illustrations? 5 1-5 Rate the pedagogic value of the illustrations. 5 1-5 Rate the print quality of the illustrations. 5 1-5 Are there sufficient references? 5 1-5 Rate the currency of the references. 5 1-5 Rate the pertinence of the references. 5 1-5 Rate the helpfulness of the index. 5 1-5 If important in this specialty, rate the physical appearance of the book 5 1-10 Is this a worthwhile contribution to the field? 10 1-10 If this is a 2nd or later edition, is this new edition needed? 10 ©2010 Doody Enterprises, Inc.