Synopses & Reviews
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.
Review
From the reviews:
"...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
Destined to be the gold standard reference on geriatric surgery, this book covers the full spectrum of surgical procedures and issues essential to successful management of the elderly surgical patient. Chapters include gastrointestinal, endocrine, breast, colorectal, urologic, orthopaedic, cardiovascular, transplant and gynecologic surgery, the central nervous system, ENT, and ophthalmic disease.