Offers a concise, consistent, and easily-accessible summary of all currently available guidelines in surgery Fully updated algorithms assist the reader in findi... » 

Offers a concise, consistent, and easily-accessible summary of all currently available guidelines in surgery Fully updated algorithms assist the reader in finding decision recommendations instantly Highlighted first line recommendations for investigations and treatment include the level of evidence to assist in the medicolegal aspects of clinical practice Summarised information is presented clearly and effectively in tables, while graded recommendations are presented in different shades to assist the reader in choosing one recommendation over another Ideal for trainees preparing for the MRCS and FRCS examinations This handbook summarises currently available surgical guidelines and clearly presents them in one concise reference source. Further enhanced with diagrams, algorithms, audit tools and user-friendly statistics, it helps to make surgical practice a well-informed and enjoyable learning experience.

The focus of the book is on UK and European guidelines but it also includes US guidelines where relevant. Although there are various official web sites and printed guidelines, such as the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) and the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE), available for the surgical sub-specialties, there is currently no central place for these to be accessed. This book provides such a reference for those embarking on their surgical training, yet is also valuable as an aide-memoire for more senior surgical staff.

Current Surgical Guidelines covers the main conditions requiring surgical care, such as breast cancer, critically ill surgical patients, and diverticular disease, focusing on the evidence and selection criteria which determine the best action to take. Recommendations have been graded according to relevant current guidelines and all benefits/risk decision recommendations have been supported by easy-to-digest facts and figures. «