Bailey & Love‎'‎s Short Practice of Surgery remains one of the world‎'‎s pre‎-eminent medical textbooks‎,‎ beloved by generations of surgeons‎,‎ with lifetime sales in excess of one million copies‎.‎ Now in its 26th edition‎,‎ the book‎'‎s traditional strengths are combined with the latest updates in effective clinical examination and soundly based surgical principles‎,‎ while taking account throughout of the latest developments in surgical practice‎.‎ The eminent editorial team comprises three editors with experience gained over previous editions‎,‎ and as a result text features enthusiastically received in the previous edition have been retained but developed where appropriate in light of reader feedback and the input of the editors‎.‎ The content retains the sub‎-division into Parts to ensure a logical sequence and grouping of related chapters throughout‎.‎ The new edition opens with sections devoted to the underlying principles of surgical practice‎,‎ investigation and diagnosis‎,‎ and pre‎-operative care‎.‎ These are followed by chapters covering all aspects of surgical trauma‎.‎ The remainder of the book considers each of the surgical specialties in turn‎,‎ from elective orthopaedics through skin‎,‎ head and neck‎,‎ breast and endocrine‎,‎ cardiothoracic and vascular‎,‎ to abdominal and genitourinary‎.‎ Bailey and Love has a wide appeal to all those studying surgery‎,‎ from undergraduate medical students to those in preparation for their postgraduate surgical examinations‎.‎ In addition‎,‎ its high standing and reputation for unambiguous advice also make it the first point of reference for many practising surgeons‎.‎