The Secrets Series(r) is breaking new ground again. The leading volume in the very popular Secrets Series(r) is back in an exciting, updated, and completely redesigned 5th Edition. A new, two-color page layout, a more portable size, and a list of the "Top 100 Secrets" in surgery help readers to better meet the challenges they face today. And, at no extra charge, purchasers also receive online access to the complete contents of the text via Elsevier's innovative STUDENTConsult.com website. Readers will still find all of the features they rely on the Secret Series(r) for-a question- and -answer format, lists, mnemonics, and tables and an informal tone that make reference fast and easy. No matter what questions arise on rounds, in clinical situations, or in the OR, this updated 5th Edition has the answers-in print and online. * Uses bulleted lists, tables, short answers, and a highly detailed index to expedite reference. * Features pearls, tips, memory aids, and "secrets" from experts. * Covers all of today's most common surgical procedures and techniques. * Includes "Controversies" section in many chapters to highlight the pros and cons of selected procedures and approaches.