The Secrets Series® is breaking new ground again. The leading volume in the very popular Secrets Series® 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® 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. The smart way to study! Elsevier titles with STUDENT CONSULT will help you master difficult concepts and study more efficiently in print and online! Perform rapid searches. Integrate bonus content from other disciplines. Download text to your handheld device. And a lot more. Each STUDENT CONSULT title comes with full text online, a unique image library, case studies, USMLE style questions, and online note-taking to enhance your learning experience. 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. Your purchase of this book entitles you to access www.studentconsult.com at no extra charge. This innovative web site offers you... Access to the complete text and illustrations of this book. Content clipping for your handheld. An interactive community center with a wealth of additional resources. The more STUDENT CONSULT titles you buy, the more resources you can access online! Look for the STUDENT CONSULT logo on your favorite Elsevier textbooks! Offers access to the complete contents of the text and other community features online via the STUDENTConsult.com website. Includes a list of the "Top 100 Secrets" to keep in mind during a surgical rotation or residency. Features a new, more compact trim size (5 1/4" x 8 1/2") for enhanced portability. Makes information easier to find with a new, two-color page layout and Key Points boxes.