Key Features: • The book 'Clinical and Operative Surgery1 is exclusively for the PG and DNB students. • Covers comprehensive and updated matter comprising discussions on various surgical problems. • 'Clinical Presentation' and 'Points to Remember' added in each chapter, which would act as a ready reckoner. • Other vital topics covered are Surgical Pathology, Preoperative Preparations, Basics of Laparoscopic Surgery and Anatomy for the relevant topics. • Flow charts are being added for further clarity on the subject. • Presented in question and answer format, enhancing the focus on the subject. About the Author: Dr AY Chary, who is the Dean and Professor of Surgery of Dr VRK Womens Medical College, Hyderabad, is a popular and passionate teacher of surgery for the past 35 years. Having worked in various capacities, he finally retired as the Director of Medical Education of the Govt of AP; continues to enjoy his profession as a surgeon and teacher. He participated and conducted various CME programmes and workshops and is a regular figure in PG teaching sessions at Hyderabad, Bangalore, Mainipal, Chennai, and contributed to the clinical training and discussions of undergraduates, postgraduates, and DNB students. He is an examiner for NTR, MGR, Rajiv Gandhi, and Datta Meghe Universities. He was the governing council member of Association of Surgeons of India for two terms. He is a senior faculty member of Johnson and Johnson, having delivered lectures during their medical education padyatras throughout the nook and corner of the country. He is welt known among surgeons for his humour, wit, and interest generating capabilities during his lectures. He is also a versatile singer and is popularly known as "Singing surgeon" and his songs on medicine are a treat to listen and to remember as a subject.