TY - GEN AB - This new edition builds upon the foundation of the first and second editions of the handbook, volumes separated by a decade of experience in the field, in a format that is both comprehensive and fluid. The combination of print and electronic versions will promote more rapid up-dating of chapters as new information appears. The Third Edition opens with general principles. The broad body of the volume encompasses diseases of the elderly and physiologic changes by system, as well as geriatric syndromes, perioperative management, and transitions of care into post-acute settings. The large concluding section is comprised of specialty-specific results of surgery in the elderly and suggested modifications recommended by experienced surgeons. Principles and Practice of Geriatric Surgery provides a comprehensive account that will allow all providers of healthcare to the elderly understand the issues involved in choosing surgery as a treatment option for their patients. AU - Rosenthal, Ronnie A. AU - Zenilman, Michael E. AU - Katlic, Mark R., CN - RD145 DO - 10.1007/978-3-319-47771-8 DO - doi ET - 3rd ed. ID - 943666 JF - Springer Nature eReference KW - Older people KW - Surgery, Operative. LK - https://univsouthin.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-47771-8 N1 - Includes index. N2 - This new edition builds upon the foundation of the first and second editions of the handbook, volumes separated by a decade of experience in the field, in a format that is both comprehensive and fluid. The combination of print and electronic versions will promote more rapid up-dating of chapters as new information appears. The Third Edition opens with general principles. The broad body of the volume encompasses diseases of the elderly and physiologic changes by system, as well as geriatric syndromes, perioperative management, and transitions of care into post-acute settings. The large concluding section is comprised of specialty-specific results of surgery in the elderly and suggested modifications recommended by experienced surgeons. Principles and Practice of Geriatric Surgery provides a comprehensive account that will allow all providers of healthcare to the elderly understand the issues involved in choosing surgery as a treatment option for their patients. SN - 9783319477718 SN - 3319477714 T1 - Principles and practice of geriatric surgery / TI - Principles and practice of geriatric surgery / UR - https://univsouthin.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-47771-8 ER -