TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Preoperative Preparation A1 - Cassidy, Michael R. A1 - McAneny, David A2 - Doherty, Gerard M. PY - 2020 T2 - Current Diagnosis & Treatment: Surgery, 15e AB - The preoperative management of any patient is part of a continuum of care that extends from the surgeon’s initial consultation through the patient’s full recovery. Although this care generally involves multidisciplinary collaboration, surgeons lead the team to ensure that the best care is provided to all patients. This involves the establishment of a culture of quality care and patient safety with high, uniform standards. In addition, the surgeon is responsible for balancing the hazards of the natural history of the condition if left untreated versus the risks of an operation. A successful operation depends upon the surgeon’s comprehension of the biology of the patient’s disease and keen patient selection. SN - PB - McGraw Hill LLC CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1171273551 ER -