From the reviews: "As a whole I think this work is an important contribution, especially for young surgeons in training. ... The information provided is up to date and well balanced, and the references are carefully selected ... . A lot of thought has been put into the choice of microscopic and radiological pictures, and the abundant surgical illustrations are clear and instructive. ... a concise work for young surgeons in training that will provide them with a solid basic knowledge ... ." (H. W. Tilanus, The British Journal of Surgery, Vol. 92 (3), 2005) "The book is easy to read and addresses in a rather comprehensive way all major chapters of gastrointestinal surgery. ... can be a useful tool for medical students and residents; it trains them to base the understanding of the development and manifestation of the diseases on the knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology." (M. Elli, Digestive and Liver Disease, Vol. 36, 2004)

• Esophagus.- Stomach and Duodenum.- Surgery for Morbid Obesity.- Pancreas.- Gastrointestinal Peptides and Peptide-Secreting Tumors (Apudomas).- Liver.- Biliary Tract.- Small and Large Intestine.- Spleen.- Abdominal Trauma.- Abdominal Wall, Peritoneum, and Retroperitoneum.- Perioperative Care.

From the reviews: "As a whole I think this work is an important contribution, especially for young surgeons in training. ... The information provided is up to date and well balanced, and the references are carefully selected ... . A lot of thought has been put into the choice of microscopic and radiological pictures, and the abundant surgical illustrations are clear and instructive. ... a concise work for young surgeons in training that will provide them with a solid basic knowledge ... ." (H. W. Tilanus, The British Journal of Surgery, Vol. 92 (3), 2005) "The book is easy to read and addresses in a rather comprehensive way all major chapters of gastrointestinal surgery. ... can be a useful tool for medical students and residents; it trains them to base the understanding of the development and manifestation of the diseases on the knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology." (M. Elli, Digestive and Liver Disease, Vol. 36, 2004)

• Esophagus.- Stomach and Duodenum.- Surgery for Morbid Obesity.- Pancreas.- Gastrointestinal Peptides and Peptide-Secreting Tumors (Apudomas).- Liver.- Biliary Tract.- Small and Large Intestine.- Spleen.- Abdominal Trauma.- Abdominal Wall, Peritoneum, and Retroperitoneum.- Perioperative Care.

From the reviews: "As a whole I think this work is an important contribution, especially for young surgeons in training. ... The information provided is up to date and well balanced, and the references are carefully selected ... . A lot of thought has been put into the choice of microscopic and radiological pictures, and the abundant surgical illustrations are clear and instructive. ... a concise work for young surgeons in training that will provide them with a solid basic knowledge ... ." (H. W. Tilanus, The British Journal of Surgery, Vol. 92 (3), 2005) "The book is easy to read and addresses in a rather comprehensive way all major chapters of gastrointestinal surgery. ... can be a useful tool for medical students and residents; it trains them to base the understanding of the development and manifestation of the diseases on the knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology." (M. Elli, Digestive and Liver Disease, Vol. 36, 2004)

• Esophagus.- Stomach and Duodenum.- Surgery for Morbid Obesity.- Pancreas.- Gastrointestinal Peptides and Peptide-Secreting Tumors (Apudomas).- Liver.- Biliary Tract.- Small and Large Intestine.- Spleen.- Abdominal Trauma.- Abdominal Wall, Peritoneum, and Retroperitoneum.- Perioperative Care.