This revision book is an aid to those preparing for the FRCS General
Surgery Section 1. The topics and chapters are taken directly from the
Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum. The philosophy of this book is to
focus on the level of knowledge and the approach that would be expected
of the better candidates as they approach the end of their training and
make the transition into consultants. In addition to the acquisition of
knowledge through the process of tackling questions, the book will
hopefully identify to the reader areas gaps in their knowledge base for
which further study is required. Various techniques including the use of
diagrams and tables are utilised to explain key facts.
As per the curriculum, the book is organised into chapters in accordance
with the syllabus, allowing less familiar topics such as relevant
aspects in urology and gynaecology to be covered. Topics such as
Gastrointestinal, HPB, Vascular, Breast and Endocrine Surgery are
understandably covered in greater depth given their common occurrence in
the examination. Questions are presented in a single best answer and
extended matching item format, mirroring those that the candidate will
encounter during the examination.