FRCS General Surgery - Essential Revision Notes (FRCS General Surgery – Essential Revision Notes Book 3)

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FRCS General Surgery – Essential Revision Notes A high-yield, curriculum-mapped revision companion for FRCS (General Surgery) Section 1 (SBA) and Section 2 (Viva/Clinical). These notes are designed for surgical trainees who want a structured, exam-ready framework rather than scattered facts. Content is mapped against the UK CCT General Surgery curriculum and written in a practical “UK exam voice” to support safe clinical reasoning, clear decision-making, and confident viva answers. What you’ll get inside • Clear frameworks for assessment and management across core General Surgery domains • High-yield points and common “SBA traps” distilled into rapid-revision formats • Viva-style approaches: how to present, prioritise, justify, and escalate safely • Operative and peri-operative considerations written for real-world practice How to use this book These notes were developed from the author’s personal revision system and were refined over time through FRCS preparation. The current edition reflects the final set of notes used during preparation for the author’s later FRCS examination in Oesophagogastric Surgery. Use as a standalone revision text, or alongside question banks and structured courses. It pairs well with online SBA practice (e.g., SmartFRCS.com) for Section 1 and viva preparation courses (e.g., North of England FRCS Viva Practice Course) for Section 2. About the author Dr Mohamed Alasmar (MBBCh Cairo University, MRCS, MSc General Surgery) achieved International FRCS (2015), FEBS (2023), and UK FRCS (Oesophagogastric) (2026). He worked in the UK as a Senior Clinical Fellow in Oesophagogastric Surgery and as a Locum Consultant General Surgeon at Salford Care Organisation (Northern Care Alliance). He is currently Acting Lecturer and Consultant Surgeon at New Giza University and teaches on ATLS, ATOM, CCrISP, and basic/intermediate laparoscopic skills courses. Disclaimer: This book is for educational purposes and exam preparation. It does not replace clinical judgement, local policy, or up-to-date national guidance. Review: Highly recommended source - A brilliant and highly practical revision guide for FRCS General Surgery. The notes are clear, focused, and very well organized, making revision much more efficient and less overwhelming. It covers essential topics in a concise and memorable way, which is exactly what candidates need during exam preparation. This book is especially valuable because it simplifies difficult areas without losing the important surgical detail. It is an excellent tool for quick review, repeated reading, and last-minute consolidation before the exam. A really impressive piece of work and a genuinely helpful resource for trainees. Highly recommended. Review: Highly recommended book for FRCS exam - FRCS General Surgery Essential Revision Notes is a highly valuable companion for anyone preparing for the FRCS exam. It simplifies difficult topics, saves time during revision, and helps candidates feel more confident before the exam. I would strongly recommend this book to all surgical trainees aiming to succeed in their FRCS examination.