This practical, pocket-sized reference provides guidance on the core clinical information essential for rotating through a surgery clerkship. Divided into three sections, the text outlines the practical skills and procedures needed on rotation; organizes clinical discussions by presentations (symptom, sign, or abnormal lab value); and presents discussions of problems organized by specific diagnosis. Includes information on pre- and post-operative assessment throughout. Details a full range of basic procedures. Enables readers to assess their knowledge and prepare for exams with a wealth of multiple-choice questions at the end of the text. Focuses readers on the core material and most common complaints seen on rotation. Features helpful learning aids such as Key Points which focus the reader on essential information · real life clinical examples in Practice Cases · and Learning Objectives that reinforce learning in each Practice Case.