Book excerpt: Illustrated Surgery – A Road Map is an extensive and highly illustrated guide to the surgical management of a vast range of diseases. The book contains 32 chapters, across more than 1000 pages, beginning with wound healing, fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance, and haemostasis, coagulation and haemorrhage. Subsequent chapters cover diseases in different parts of the anatomy, including hepatobilliary, endocrine, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular and neurological. Additional chapters discuss trauma, burns, hernia,urology, anaesthesia and surgical instruments. Each chapter begins with a list of important topics, and the text is greatly enhanced by over 2200 full colour images and illustrations, making Illustrated Surgery – A Road Map an ideal reference for both surgeons and trainees. Key Points Extensive and highly illustrated guide to surgical diseases 32 chapters from hepatobilliary to hand surgery, anaesthesia and surgical equipment 2206 full colour images and illustrations