by Carol E.H. Scott-Conner (Editor), José E. Torres (Editor), Nate Thepjatri (Editor)
ISBN-10: 0387766707
- Quick and easy-to-read case studies that improve surgical decision-making
- Multiple scenarios in general and laparoscopic surgery explore various operative strategies and the rationale for selecting a given approach
- Techniques are briefly described and illustrated and are accompanied by a short evidence-based review of the literature
- Abundantly illustrated
The SAGES Manual of Strategic Decision Making: Case Studies in Minimal Access Surgery is an excellent resource and clinical decision-making tool for general surgeons and residents. While other SAGES manuals simply discuss core topics in minimally-invasive surgery and GI endoscopy, this unique book explores fifty scenarios with a focus on the decision process that leads to an optimal treatment plan. The case-based format creates a quick and easy-to-read text that is rooted in real life scenarios in general and laparoscopic surgery and the strategic decisions every surgeon must learn to make. Each of the fifty thought-provoking cases is concisely presented with illustrated surgical techniques and an evidence-based review of related literature. The SAGES Manual of Strategic Decision Making is an unparalleled teaching aid for residents and faculty alike, as well as an indispensable resource for practicing surgeons who can appreciate and learn from the strategies offered by their colleagues.