The Principles and Practice of Geriatric Surgery - Hardcover

 
9780387983936: The Principles and Practice of Geriatric Surgery
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0387983937 ISBN 13: 9780387983936
Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc., 2000

Synopsis

Principles and Practice of Geriatric Surgery presents the fundamentals of surgical care for the fastest growing segment of the US population, providing a vital integration of operative strategies with the physiological changes of aging. Among the topics covered are the endocrine system, otolaryngology, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, GI system, hepatobiliary system, urogenital system, soft tissue and musculoskeletal system, neurosurgery, and transplantation.

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Review

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"...this book is a well-written, important contribution to the practice of medicine, as well as to the practice of surgery... It belongs in the hospital or personal library of any physician who is likely to come in contact with the frail, elderly patient... We are fortunate that such a lucid and well-written resource is an available guide." (Journal of the American Medical Association)

Synopsis

Principles and Practice of Geriatric Surgery presents the fundamentals of surgical care for the fastest growing segment of the US population. This book provides a vital integration of operative strategies with the physiological changes of aging. Contributors come from among today's leaders in general surgery.Organized by organ system, the text covers the endocrine system, otolaryngology, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, GI system, hepatobiliary system, urogenital system, soft tissue and musculoskeletal system, nervous system, and transplantation. The book comprehensively addresses the challenges faced by surgeons caring for the older patient, including management of concomitant medical disease; proper cardiac, renal and respiratory systems assessment; risk of anesthesia; outcomes measurement; pre- and postoperative considerations; critical care issues; the use of minimally invasive techniques; palliative care; the independent versus nursing home patient; and ethical issues. Senior surgeons provide invited commentaries throughout the text on the refinement and evolution of surgical procedures in the elderly.

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Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Publication date
2000
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0387983937
ISBN 13 
9780387983936
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
1128
Editor
Rosenthal Ronnie A., Zenilman Michael E., Katlic Mark R.