This is a beautiful, color surgical atlas, which will complete any surgeon's online library. The first edition was published 14 years ago, and this new edition reflects advances in surgical care, as well as improved illustrations and text.

The authors are authoritative leaders in surgery from the Johns Hopkins Hospital. The title describes the operative techniques on the foregut employed at this august institution. Many of the operations described were developed at Johns Hopkins. The atlas vividly depicts in color illustrations and clear language these surgical techniques, bringing them alive for the reader.

Both open and laparoscopic approaches are covered for surgical diseases of the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, spleen, liver, pancreas and biliary tree. The illustrations are vivid and lifelike. The title includes comments about indications, preparation, pitfalls and technical tips that complement the pictures.

Atlas of Gastrointestinal Surgery: Volume Two will be a separate title and will most likely be available in STAT!Ref in early 2010.

John Cameron MD, FACS
The Alfred Blalock Distinguished Service Professor
The John Hopkins University School of Medicine Baltimore, MD

Corinne Sandone MA, CMI
Medical Illustrator, Assistant Professor Department of Art as Applied to Medicine
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Baltimore, MD