CURRENT Diagnosis and Treatment Surgery, 16th Edition by Gerard M. Doherty, 16th Edition

The evidence-based, point-of-care information you need to master the full scope of diseases and disorders most often treated by surgeons

A Doody's Core Title for 2026!

Organized by organ system, Current Diagnosis and Treatment: Surgery begins with the relationship between surgeons and their patients, training and professionalism, preoperative care, postoperative care, and surgical complications. Subsequent chapters cover wound healing, inflammation, infection, antibiotics, fluid and electrolyte management, and surgical metabolism and nutrition. 

In addition to sections covering everything from head and neck tumors to hand surgery, this comprehensive resource offers expert coverage of pediatric surgery, oncology, weight management, organ transplantation, and more.

Featuring 600+ photographs and illustrations, hundreds of chapter-ending multiple-choice review questions, and the latest the latest research and discoveries, Current Diagnosis and Treatment: Surgery is designed to help you find all the answers you need quickly and easily.