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.
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I. General Principles: Physiology of Aging. Surgical Management of the Elderly Patient. Ethical Considerations.- II. Specific Issues in Geriatric Surgery: The Endocrine System. Otolaryngology. The Respiratory System. The Cardiovascular System. The Gastrointestinal System. Hepatobiliary System. Urogenital System. Soft Tissue and Musculoskeletal System. Neurosurgery. Transplanation. Applications of Minimally Invasive Techniques to the Surgical Care of the Elderly.
