Clinical Scenarios in Surgery

Clinical Scenarios in Surgery: Decision Making and Operative Technique, 3rd Edition provides a case-focused reference for decision making and safe patient care across general surgical disciplines. Edited by Justin B. Dimick, Gilbert R. Upchurch Jr., Christopher J. Sonnenday, and Lillian S. Kao, this 1008-page reference supports general surgery residents and candidates preparing for oral board examinations.

The content spans standard general surgery practice structured into clear operational categories. Core patient care sections treat emergency general surgery, trauma, critical care, abdominal wall procedures, and upper GI operations. Additional subspecialty coverage encompasses hepatobiliary, colorectal, breast, endocrine, thoracic, vascular, pediatric, transplant, skin and soft tissue, and head and neck surgeries.

By presenting over 140 clinical cases, the volume connects decision-making principles directly with concrete operative techniques. The scenario-based structure offers continuous support throughout general surgical training while assisting candidates with board examination review.