The Washington Manual of Surgery

The Washington Manual of Surgery, 9th Edition provides concise clinical guidance for managing surgical conditions across hospital environments. Authored by teams of residents and faculty from Washington University, this practical manual offers reference support for trainees and clinicians. The volume supports surgical residents, attendings, medical students, clerkship students, and surgical care providers.

The thematic coverage synthesizes key management principles across major surgical disciplines. Core material covers general surgery, thoracic surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, colorectal surgery, cardiac surgery, and vascular surgery. Dedicated sections further address breast surgery, trauma surgery, and surgical critical care.

To support daily practice, the 976-page volume presents information in a brief outline format accompanied by figures, tables, algorithms, and images. This structured presentation assists clerkship students, surgical residents, and surgical care providers in locating clinical guidance during rounds.