Book Review
May 2014
in “
Annals of Plastic Surgery
”
TLDR The book is highly praised as an essential resource for plastic surgeons, despite minor gaps.
The review praised Dr. Peter Neligan's 3rd edition of "Plastic Surgery" for its comprehensive and updated content, innovative formats, and extensive online material, covering a wide range of topics from historical techniques to modern advancements like tissue transplantation. Edited by experts and including contributions from over 400 specialists, the 6-volume set was seen as a valuable resource for both novice and experienced plastic surgeons, despite some gaps in clinical application and supplementary technological resources. The text included detailed chapters on anatomy, surgical techniques, and management principles, supplemented with high-quality illustrations and online materials, though some chapters lacked the "Hints and Tips" feature and had incomplete reference lists without online access. Overall, the book was considered essential, with suggestions for future editions to improve the index format and reference completeness.
