The Eighth Edition of this classic text continues to be a superb guide for the medical student and resident and an excellent reference source for the practitioner. An admirable collection of renowned authorities--twenty percent new to this edition--in the relevant disciplines offer an outstanding presentation that covers everything from the basics to the most current knowledge and techniques. New and revised chapters offer coverage of surgical intensive care, laparoscopic surgery, imaging, hysteroscopy, urogynecology, and pelvic exenteration. An impressive number of new illustrations, many in full color, enhance and enliven the content.