Approximation in surgery is the bringing of tissue edges into the desired position for suturing. This atlas is a step by step guide to tissue approximation, suturing and knotting, for trainees in surgery. Divided into seven sections, the books begins with discussion on the history of suturing, instruments, and suture materials and needles. The following chapters cover practical aspects of different types of suture, their advantages and disadvantages; and surgical knot tying. The book concludes with chapters on skin and soft tissue suturing, and laparoscopic...