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The editor and contributors continue to acknowledge their gratitude to J. Englebert Dunphy, MD, for the inspiration to begin the first edition of this text, and his lifetime of service to the practice and teaching of surgery, and to Lawrence W. Way, the long-time editor of editions 2 through 12, and the conscience of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) surgical training program. Dr. Way passed away in December 2022 after a long and incredibly productive career. He was a mentor to me and many other trainees and faculty members at UCSF and around the world, including many who have contributed to the textbook and its previous editions.
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I am particularly grateful for the important contributions that the staff at McGraw Hill has made to ensuring an accurate, high-quality text. I am also grateful to colleagues and readers who have offered comments and criticisms to guide preparation for future editions. I hope that anyone with an idea, suggestion, or criticism regarding this book will contact me.
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Finally, I thank my wife, Faith Cuenin, our children Kevin and Megan, and our grandson Christopher for their constant love and support.
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Gerard M. Doherty, MD
Boston, Massachusetts
March 2024