Difficult Decisions in Surgery: An Evidence-Based Approach

Alverdy, John; Vigneswaran, Yalini

This book provides a practical guide to decision making within bariatric surgery. Through uniform and well-structured chapters, topics relating to patient selection, preoperative preparation, the ethics of bariatric surgery, choice of procedure, complications, late failure and management, malabsorptive procedures, and pediatric bariatric surgery are discussed and examined.

Difficult Decisions in Bariatric Surgery aims to help readers navigate an increasingly complex surgical specialty and come to reasoned and evidence-based conclusions. This book is of interest to practicing and trainee surgeons, endocrinologists, endoscopists, and pediatricians.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2021-12-09

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783030553319

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-55329-6

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 438