The introduction of new techniques for both open and endoscopic surgery during the last decennium has stressed the need for an updated fundamental surgical anatomical textbook for both residents and surgeons. As exposures of these new techniques often differ from conventional approaches, this book is based on a regional- rather than an operation-oriented approach, validating it for the future. A fundamental text with conceptual illustrations for safe open endoscopic surgery with contributions of international experts Surgical Anatomy of the Abdomen has been written with the aim of providing a thorough and accessible text Access to information about fundamental surgical anatomical knowledge in modern surgical practice