"In the preface to this impressive and well-produced book, the editors state that their aim is not to describe a new surgical specialty, since most surgeons wil

This innovative, comprehensive book covers the key elements of perioperative management of older patients. The book's chapter structure coincides with the clini

A practical guide to perioperative cognitive disorders, the most common complications of anesthesia and surgery in older people.

This volume offers a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the major surgical procedures performed on elderly patients. With advancing age the conditions tha