Fifty scenarios in general surgery are described and possible treatment options are considered. A case presentation format is used to illustrate the author’s preferred strategy, supported by evidence from the literature. Alternate approaches favored by other experts are also presented. An excellent clinical decision making tool for general surgeons and residents.
Quick and easy-to-read case studies that improve surgical decision-making. Multiple scenarios in general and laparoscopic surgery explore various operative strategies and the rationale for selecting a given approach. Techniques are briefly described and illustrated and are accompanied by a short evidence-based review of the literature. the SAGES Manual of Strategic Decision Making: Case Studies in Minimal Access Surgery is an excellent resource and clinical decision-making tool for general surgeons and residents. While other SAGES manuals simply discuss core topics in minimally-invasive surger
SAGES represents a worldwide community of surgeons that can bring minimal access surgery, endoscopy and emerging techniques to patients in every country.
Video Atlas of Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery brings you the detailed visual guidance and unmatched expertise you need to master the most important and cutting-edge minimally invasive procedures and the treatment of unusual cases. Full-color photographs and narrated procedural videos online and on DVD lead you step by step through today’s most effective techniques. Tips and "secrets" from a veritable "who’s who" in the field equip you to deliver optimal results while minimizing or avoiding complications. Hone and expand your surgical skills by watching videos of Dr. Frantzides and other leading international experts performing advanced techniques. Visualize how to proceed by reviewing beautifully illustrated, full-color anatomic artwork which provides well-rendered representations of underlying structures, anatomy, and pathology. Prevent and plan for complications prior to a procedure thanks to a step-by-step approach to each procedure, complete with personal techniques and secrets from leading experts. Glean all essential, up-to-date, need-to-know information about minimally invasive techniques and "closed" procedures including laparoscopic Whipple procedure; revision for failed bariatric procedures; and avoiding and managing complications of single port procedures. Take it with you anywhere! Access the full text, video clips, and more online at expertconsult.com
A Strategic Guide to Technical Communication incorporates useful and specific strategies for writers, to enable them to create aesthetically appealing and usable technical documentation. These strategies have been developed and tested on a thousand students from a number of different disciplines over twelve years and three institutions. The second edition adds a chapter on business communication, reworks the discussion on technical style, and expands the information on visual communication and ethics into free-standing chapters. The text is accompanied by a passcode-protected website containing materials for instructors (PowerPoint lectures, lesson plans, sample student work, and helpful links).
Organizations face a pressing challenge in today's rapidly evolving economies: navigating the ethical complexities of adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) and related technologies. As AI becomes increasingly integral to operations, transparency, fairness, accountability, and privacy concerns are more critical than ever. Organizations need practical guidance to develop and implement AI ethics strategies effectively. Cases on AI Ethics in Business offers a comprehensive solution by examining AI Ethics through theoretical lenses and innovative practices. It provides a roadmap for organizations to address ethical challenges in AI adoption, offering insights from leaders in the field. With a focus on theory-to-practice, the book equips readers with actionable strategies and frameworks to navigate the ethical implications of AI, ensuring responsible and sustainable AI deployment.
The Coding Manual for Qualitative Researchers is unique in providing, in one volume, an in-depth guide to each of the multiple approaches available for coding qualitative data. In total, 29 different approaches to coding are covered, ranging in complexity from beginner to advanced level and covering the full range of types of qualitative data from interview transcripts to field notes. For each approach profiled, Johnny Saldaña discusses the method’s origins in the professional literature, a description of the method, recommendations for practical applications, and a clearly illustrated example.
