| The SAGES Manual of Strategic Decision Making: Case Studies in Minimal Access Surgery Contributor(s): Scott-Conner, Carol E. H. (Editor), Torres, José E. (Editor), Thepjatri, Nate (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0387766707 ISBN-13: 9780387766706 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $52.24 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2008 Annotation: The SAGES Manual of Strategic Decision Making: Case Studies in Minimal Access Surgery presents multiple scenarios in general surgery, explores the various minimally invasive treatment options, and offers the rationale for the chosen approach. Each chapter concludes with a brief evidence-based review of the literature and where appropriate, SAGES guidelines and other approved consensus statements. Fifty scenarios in general surgery are described and possible treatment options are considered. A case presentation format is used to illustrate the authora (TM)s preferred strategy, supported by evidence from the literature. Alternate approaches favored by other experts are also presented. An excellent clinical decision making tool for general surgeons and residents. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Surgery - General |
| Dewey: 617.057 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 5" W x 7.9" (1.65 lbs) 616 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Minimal access, whenever feasible, in the performance of most general surgical procedures is now well established. However, many areas still need clari? cation. They range from indications and contraindications to the optimal route of access, as well as to choices to be made among the various procedures possible for any single surgical problem. This M- ual is unique in that unlike most manuals it is not so much a "how to" but more a "when to," the "how to" having been covered to a signi? cant extent in the two previous SAGES manuals. This work takes a series of common clinical scenarios and offers various, detailed, often contrasting approaches, commonly but not exclusively minimal access, discussing indications, limitations, and potential complications. In this age of evidence-based surgical practice, the reader will ? nd it refreshing to have abundant data and references to support or reject a particular approach or technique. With a cadre of surgeon authors skilled in open as well as minimal access surgery, including ? exible endoscopy, the student and practitioner of surgery is exposed to not only varying approaches to many common surgical conditions but also comes to appreciate how ? exibility and integration of various approaches can improve the outcome for the patient. The forty-six chapters can each constitute a stand-alone discussion. |