Springer Difficult Decisions in Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery: An Evidence-Based Approach (Difficult Decisions in Surgery: An Evidence-Based Approach)

This book is part of a series covering surgical specialties.  The volumes are multi-authored, containing brief chapters, each of which are devoted to one or two specific questions or decisions within that specialty that are difficult or controversial.  The volumes are intended as a current and timely reference source for practicing surgeons, surgeons in training, and educators that describe the recommended ideal approach, rather than customary care, in selected clinical situations. Review “This book collects, in 58 chapters, expert opinion and best evidence from the current literature on a series of difficult and controversial topics in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery. … The intended audience is the multidisciplinary group of professionals who care for hepatobiliary and pancreatic patients. … This is a great reference for those in practice and an outstanding resource for those in training. … It will be valuable to subspecialists and trainees in the field.” (Kent C. Choi, Doody's Book Reviews, October, 2016) From the Back Cover This book presents all the current evidence in assessing and making decisions for patients. The multi-disciplinary team of authors pool their knowledge to bring the most up-to-date information regarding the underlying diseases, diagnostics and non operative therapies found in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery. The chapters reflect the constant efforts made by the authors to evaluate the current evidence, make the correct decisions and provide the best clinical care for their patients. Difficult Decisions in Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery: An Evidence-Based Approach reflects the challenging decisions faced by busy, thoughtful surgeons specializing in these fields of surgery. It is a timely resource for practicing surgeons, surgeons in training as well as educators that describes the recommended ideal approach, rather than customary care, in selected clinical situations.