Description
Decision Making in Surgery (6th ed.)
Book Summary
This work is a practical and visual guide designed to facilitate clinical decision-making in the surgical field. Through 150 clear and structured algorithms, surgeons can evaluate, diagnose, and manage the most common surgical problems. Each algorithm presents diagnostic alternatives, treatment options, and expected outcomes, weighing benefits against risks. The book focuses on critical decision points and offers concise explanations that allow for a quick and effective review of key factors, helping professionals choose the best clinical option with sound judgment and confidence.
What is it about?
The work addresses 150 common surgical problems using decision algorithms. Each algorithm identifies the key data leading to a clinical decision, from initial evaluation to definitive management. Concise explanations are included at appropriate points in the algorithm to detail critical factors affecting decisions, such as diagnostic alternatives, therapeutic options, and expected outcomes. The text helps to weigh the benefits of each decision against the risks and costs, offering a practical tool for daily surgical practice.
Main Topics
- Clinical decision algorithms in general surgery and surgical specialties.
- Evaluation and management of gastrointestinal, colorectal, cardiothoracic, and vascular surgical problems.
- Identification of diagnostic alternatives and evidence-based treatment options.
- Analysis of benefits, risks, and costs in surgical decision-making.
- Quick review of critical points for clinical decision-making.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at general surgeons and surgical specialists, surgical residents, as well as emergency and intensive care physicians who face surgical decisions in their daily practice. It is also useful for advanced medical students who wish to delve into clinical surgical reasoning. The work is designed for professionals seeking a practical and visual tool that streamlines decision-making in the clinical setting.
What this book offers
- Provides a structured and visual method for surgical decision-making, reducing clinical uncertainty.
- Facilitates quick review of 150 common surgical problems, saving time in the office or operating room.
- Helps weigh benefits, risks, and costs of each option, improving the quality of clinical decisions.
- Offers concise explanations that complement the algorithms, delving into the critical factors of each decision.
- Updates and consolidates knowledge in general, gastrointestinal, colorectal, cardiothoracic, and vascular surgery.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Mcintyre, Robert C.
- Publisher: Elsevier España, S.L.U.
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Surgery, General Surgery, Gastrointestinal and Colorectal Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery
- Collection: Elsevier
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: February 2020
- Number of pages: 504
- Weight: 1340 g
Editorial Review
This sixth edition of "Decision Making in Surgery" solidifies its position as an essential reference tool for the practicing surgeon. Its algorithm-based approach facilitates the rapid assimilation of complex information and practical application in day-to-day life. The work stands out for its visual clarity and its ability to synthesize the key points of each surgical problem, allowing professionals to make informed decisions with greater confidence. It is a valuable resource for both continuing education and routine clinical practice.