Books become your best friend when you are an MBBS or medical student. Here is the list of Surgery Books For Medical Students in India. These books are known for providing surgical resources for medical students and surgeons in training. In India, medical students often wonder – “Which is the best book to study surgery during MBBS?” With a wide range of options available both online and in bookstores, it can be confusing to decide which one to rely on. Some books are perfect for building concepts, others for quick revision, and a few stand out for their clinical case discussions and visuals.
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Best Surgery Books For Medical Students
To help you make an informed choice, we have curated a list of the most recommended and widely used surgery books for MBBS students in India. This list is based on feedback from students, faculty reviews, and online ratings. Whether you’re just beginning your surgery rotation or preparing for your final exams, these books are designed to support you at every step. We’ll keep updating this list as we discover more valuable resources in the field of general surgery.
Bailey & Love’s : Short Practice of Surgery
International Student’s Edition is available in the market for India. Bailey & Love’s is by P. Ronan O’Connell (Author), Andrew W. McCaskie (Author), and Robert D. Sayers (Author). It has more than 1600 pages and was published by CBS Publishers and Distributors Pvt. Ltd. The book is ranked 1 on Amazon India in three categories: Colon and rectal Surgery, General Surgery, and Urology.
Sabiston Textbook of Surgery
With over 2100 pages, this textbook is one of North America’s oldest continuously published. This international edition is by Townsend. It covers the biological basis of modern surgical practice. Sabiston Textbook of Surgery’s 21st edition is available on Amazon and other bookstores.
SRB’s Manual of Surgery
By M. SriramBhat is one of the best-selling surgery books on Amazon. It is considered a comprehensive guide to the complete field of surgery for undergraduate medical students.
Manipal Manual of Surgery (Vol 1&2)
Manipal Manual of Surgery Book by K. Rajgopal Shenoy. It’s one of the popular books aimed at undergraduate medical students. This book also has Multiple-choice questions so that you can test yourself. 6th edition is available in India (comes as Vol 1 & Vol 2). Make sure you order them together.
Schwartz’s Principles of Surgery
11th edition of this Textbook(by Seymour I. Schwartz) is avaible in market. Publisher claims its all time best edition of this book and also covers topics like enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS), ambulatory/outpatient surgery etc.
Other books to be considered
- Long Cases in General Surgery by R. Rajamahendran (Primarily intended for MBBS students preparing for their final clinically.)
- Bailey & Love’s Essential Clinical Anatomy by John S. P. Lumley, John L. Craven, Peter H. Abrahams, Richard G. Tunstall. (Covers the clinical conditions)
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