The Encyclopedia of Surgery has been written by various experts in the field of surgery and has been written specifically for healthcare students and patients. The Encyclopedia covers 450 surgical procedures and topics such as laser surgery, hysterectomy, endoscopy, cryosurgery, anesthetics, biopsy, angioplasty, medications and postoperative care, and many related subjects. Each entry in the Encyclopedia of Surgery consists of a standardized format which includes the definition, purpose, diagnosis, aftercare, risks, mortality rates, and alternatives.

Encyclopedia of Surgery: A-Ce

Contains articles like Abdominal Ultrasound, Abdominal Wall Defect Repair, Abdominoplasty, Abortion, Induced, etc…

Encyclopedia of Surgery: Ce-Fi

Contains articles like Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Analysis, Cervical Cerclage, Cervical Cryotherapy, Cesarean Section, etc…

Encyclopedia of Surgery: Fi-La

Contains articles like Finding a Surgeon, Finger Reattachment, Fluoroquinolones, Forehead Lift, etc…

Encyclopedia of Surgery: La-Pa

Contains articles like Laparoscopy for Endometriosis, Laparotomy, Exploratory, Laryngectomy, Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK), etc…

Encyclopedia of Surgery: Pa-St

Contains articles like Patient Confidentiality, Patient Rights, Pectus Excavatum Repair, Pediatric Concerns, etc…

Encyclopedia of Surgery: St-Wr

Contains articles like Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Stethoscope, Stitches and Staples, Stress Test, etc…

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