Here you will learn to plan and, when necessary, to improvise. How to bring severely injured patients to the operating room, organize your team, tackle the worst injuries, and achieve the best possible outcomes. The worse your patient's condition, the quicker and simpler your surgical solution must be. In the first part: general principles of trauma surgery with a focus on strategic planning and thinking. In the second part, experienced trauma surgeons address specific injuries and complications. Successful didactics, lively language, clear structure: the ideal book for aspiring surgeons.