SURGERY ROMANS AND MITCHINER: VOLUME 1, 2 REGIONAL SURGERY Two Volumes

The Science and Practice of Surgery is a two-volume textbook written by W. H. C. Romanis and Philip H. Mitchiner. The set consists of:

• Volume 1: General Surgery

• Volume 2: Regional Surgery

This was a well-known and widely used surgical textbook, particularly in the mid-20th century. It was intended for both students and practicing doctors. The book is lauded for its comprehensive nature, covering both the general principles of surgery and the specific applications to different regions of the body. Several editions were published, with a notable one being the seventh edition from 1941.

About the Authors

William Hugh Cowie Romanis and Philip Henry Mitchiner were both prominent British surgeons. They were affiliated with St. Thomas's Hospital in London and were active teachers of surgery, which contributed to their book becoming a standard reference for the medical community. Mitchiner, in particular, was an influential surgeon and wrote on a variety of surgical topics.