This is an aide memoire for the undergraduate who has already completed his or her basic reading from a textbook together with clinical experience. Useful as a revision aid and as a quick reference tool, it is suitable for concentrated revision of major surgical problems in preparation for exams. This edition includes an improved layout to make reading and revision easier and it has been updated on advances in the treatment of breast cancer, gallstones, kidney stones, endocrine surgery, appendicitis and inflammatory disease. It concentrates entirely on general surgery and is tailored to the needs of students sitting surgical finals.