
Using a proven, practical, algorithmic approach, Surgical Decision Making summarizes evidence-based guidelines and practice protocols in an easy-to-follow format. Designed to sharpen the decision-making skills of both trainees and practicing surgeons,...

This thoroughly revised New Edition provides an algorithmic approach to the evaluation and management of more than 150 common surgical problems. It integrates new chapters on special issues in geriatric surgery - issues in surgical patients with HIV - obesity surgery - hernia...