"This is the sixth edition of a classic pocket-sized manual that has been used by generations of surgeons and trainees. The book is unique in its coverage and authorship -- it is written by surgical oncology fellows at MD Anderson Cancer Center, with faculty surgeon coauthorship. It is thus a book by trainees for trainees. Rapid advances in treatment of malignancies and a complete revision in the AJCC staging system amply justify this new edition. This edition includes access to an electronic version of the book. The book "focuses on multidisciplinary, cooperative approaches to issues confronting the surgical oncologist." It also serves to collate the MD Anderson "philosophies and practices regarding the surgical treatment of cancer into an organized literary publication." It is heavy on management and does not delve into basic science concepts except when necessary to explain therapeutic strategies.

The emphasis throughout is on surgical treatment in the context of modern interdisciplinary care. It is said to be "ideal for surgical residents, medical students facing a surgical/oncology rotation, and practicing surgeons." Trainees will appreciate the organization by tumors/sites and the concise algorithm-rich presentation. Practicing surgeons will find it an excellent compact reference for uncommon malignancies. This is clearly a labor of love for the fellows, and the authority of their faculty coauthors is undeniable. The book consists of 20 site/tumor-specific chapters and five final chapters on special problems (such as "Surgical Emergencies in Cancer Patients," and "Cancer of Unknown Primary Site"). The book leads off with two chapters on Breast - Non-invasive and Invasive tumors. The electronic version essentially duplicates the print version, but incorporates the usual robust search functions characteristic of such formats and allows portability.

There is no comparable title. Surgeons and trainees wanting a concise book that covers common and rare malignancies will find this new edition lives up to the promise of the first edition." Weighted Numerical Score: 86 - 3 Stars Doodys Publishers' Club, June 2018.