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Farquharson's Textbook of Operative General Surgery
"The 11th edition of Farquharson's continues to provide both the fundamental surgical skills needed by junior trainee surgeons, as well as the general surgical subspecialty knowledge necessary for higher surgical training. The topics cover the whole patient, with the concept that trainee surgeons need an overview, and all surgeons need to occasionally operate outside of their area of expertise"-- Provided by publisher.
| ISBN-13 | 9781041086215 |
| ISBN-10 | 1041086210 |
| Publication Date | December 2025 |
| Edition | 11 |
| Pages | 670 |
| Language | en |
| Format | Hardcover |
Expert Analysis & Insights
In-depth editorial assessment across key dimensions
Concise, theatre-friendly format with clear operative descriptions, decision alternatives, and informative diagrams. Highly portable and organised for rapid intra-operative reference.
Keep it in the operating theatre as a quick first-line manual for common and uncommon general surgical procedures.
Well-organised chapters with systematic headings and cross-references allow quick fact retrieval. Designed as a practical bench reference in the operating theatre.
Ideal as a rapid-access manual on operative anatomy and steps for general surgeons facing unfamiliar procedures or settings.
Logical structure, consistent prose, and line drawings facilitate repetitive study. Includes a video list for supplementary procedural demonstrations.
Excellent self-study companion for surgical residents to read before and after cases, reinforcing operative technique patterns.
Mirrors broad general surgery training requirements worldwide, covering numerous subspecialties. Aligns with the knowledge base needed for exit examinations.
Best suited for trainees in systems where general surgery remains a wide-ranging discipline or for those intending to work overseas.
Covers operative management across many surgical disciplines with pragmatic guidance for emergencies, trauma, and resource-limited settings. Focuses on what is achievable in difficult circumstances.
Ideal for general surgeons who occasionally operate outside their specialty, especially in rural or low-resource hospitals.