<p><i>Core Topics in General & Emergency Surgery</i> provides a short, up-to-date and practical reference guide for surgical trainees and established consultants needing a refresher.</p><p>The seventh edition has been edited and fully revised by respected experts in their fields, and provides a full list of current references and relevant resources. It covers a range of topics relevant to all areas of surgical practice - beyond surgical knowledge - that are essential for enhanced patient outcomes. These include quality improvement in emergency surgery, evaluation of new technology, evaluation of surgical literature, and human factors.</p><p>This volume is part of the <i>Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice</i> series, the pre-eminent reference for trainees in general surgery and those preparing for the FRCS examinations. Each volume summarises key issues within each surgical sub-specialty and provides evidence-based recommendations to support practice.</p><ul><li>Covers relevant t