The textbook is intended for students of specialized faculties (medical-psychological, sanitary-hygienic, dental, nursing with higher education) of medical universities, for whom, in accordance with the program, the course of private surgery is taught in an abbreviated version compared to students of medical faculty. The textbook contains the necessary amount of knowledge on emergency surgery and the main sections of the surgical specialty. The book is written in the form of a summary - a reference book, which can attract the attention of both students of medical and pediatric faculties, as well as trainees and practicing surgeons.