Surgery

Surgeons are some of the most admired people in society. Their skill and hard work literally save lives, and their long hours and dedication to the job are truly impressive.

It’s amazing to think that so much of that work all begins with book study. Thanks to the many surgeons who have come before, there’s a wealth of knowledge to be found amongst medical surgery books, from the introductory level to the expert.

Explore the full range of surgery books available on Booktopia here.

Popular surgery books
One of the most popular general surgery books available is Anatomy General Surgical Operations. This title is designed for candidates for the Fellowship in General Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons, and covers the anatomical knowledge necessary for the 45 most common procedures. Each chapter covers the anatomy of each operation, with notes on potential variations, and clear illustrations of each one.

The Oxford Handbook of Anaesthesia is a guide for anaesthetists at all stages of their career. It offers up-to-date guidance on the industry, with full-colour illustrations, and sections on preoperative considerations, various diseases, at-risk populations, different types of surgeries, and more.

Specialist surgery books
For those looking for a specific subject matter, consider refining your search by subject area. You can opt for anything from neurosurgery and vascular surgery to peri-operative care and surgical oncology.

For example, a popular title in orthopaedics is McRae’s Orthopaedic Trauma and Emergency Fracture Management. Dubbed as a ‘survival guide’ for orthopaedic surgeons, this title includes comprehensive coverage of a range of trauma presentations, with more than 500 illustrations and 250 x-rays, and step-by-step procedures.

In transplant surgery, a best-selling title is Biomarkers in Kidney Transplantation. It goes into depth about biomarkers that predict early rejection of kidney transplants, as well as the different types of rejections, and possible sources of errors in measuring biomarkers.

The surgical techniques section includes titles such as Ear Surgery Illustrated. This book is a comprehensive atlas of otologic microsurgical techniques, and is written by renowned surgeon Robert Jackler. With the help of more than 1,100 precise illustrations, this title is an in-depth guide to a broad range of microsurgical approaches and surgical procedures.

As surgery books are updated with cutting edge knowledge, new procedures, and ground-breaking technologies, authors will continue to release new editions and titles. Be sure to check back regularly as we work to keep our surgery book stock up to date with the latest developments.