Mastering Geriatric Surgery: Managing Frailty, Sarcopenia, and other Geriatric Issues in Surgery

Mastering Geriatric Surgery Managing Frailty, Sarcopenia, and other Geriatric Issues in Surgery

by Kok-Yang Tan

This book presents up-to-date principles and best practices for integrating geriatric management with surgical and perioperative care. It explores the science of aging and its implications for surgical decision-making, with in-depth discussion of frailty, sarcopenia, and other age-related factors that influence patient risk and recovery.

Emphasizing the unique needs of older adults with reduced functional reserves, the book outlines optimal models of care, strategies for assessing and improving readiness for surgery, and guidance on defining and achieving meaningful outcomes. It serves as a practical and evidence-informed resource for clinicians seeking to optimize surgical care for the growing population of geriatric patients.