Mayo Clinic General Surgery

This book presents the core concepts of general surgery instruction at Mayo Clinic. It was created to provide succinct and accurate information in a written, imaging, and audiovisual format that allows efficient access to surgical learners—especially those with just a few minutes to spare. Its purpose is to better prepare students, residents, and fellows for their surgical experiences , leading to better understanding with long-term retention. Contents include surgery by organ system and a chapter devoted to trauma cases. Each chapter contains information on the organ system (including embryology), anatomy, physiology, clinical presentation, imaging techniques, common operations, and potential complications.