Established as a standard basic science text for surgeons and for residents preparing for the ABSITE and the board exam, The Physiologic Basis of Surgery is now in its Fourth Edition. Chapters are written by renowned educators with experience preparing surgical residency curricula and present complex physiologic concepts clearly, with numerous illustrations. This thoroughly updated edition features completely rewritten chapters on geriatrics, the breast, the digestive system, and the liver, biliary tract, and pancreas.

Purchase of this Fourth Edition includes online access to the fully searchable text and images, plus a test bank of over 1,200 multiple-choice questions with answers—a perfect tool for exam preparation.

Key Features

• Established standard basic science text for surgeons
• Widely used as a review for the basic science questions on the board exam
• Authors are renowned educators with experience preparing surgical residency curricula
• Clear presentation of complex physiologic concepts
• Numerous illustrations

Fourth Edition Highlights:

• Complete overhaul of chapters on geriatrics, the breast, the digestive system, and the liver, biliary tract, and pancreas