Complications in Cutaneous Surgery Book

The demand for outpatient cutaneous surgery procedures has increased at a rapid rate over the last several decades. Cosmetic, oncology, and reconstructive procedures are being performed by primary care physicians and a variety of specialists in different disciplines such as dermatology, plastic surgery, ophthalmology, and otolaryngology. As the number of cutaneous surgery procedures rises, so will the rate of complications, which are inevitable and occur even with the most skilled, careful, and meticulous surgeons.

In the practice of medicine, we often learn more from our complications than our triumphs. The authors of each chapter of Complications in Cutaneous Surgery were recruited to contribute based on their experience and respective areas of expertise. As of this writing, no other book specifically addresses complications in cutaneous surgery. The goal of this volume is to provide a comprehensive text that will enable the practicing physician to formulate a preoperative strategy to not only prevent complications before they occur but also to properly diagnose and manage complications when they arise, allowing the physician to provide optimal care to the patient.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer:Jon C Starr, MD(Stanford University Medical Center)
Description:This useful book outlines the common complications that can occur in cutaneous surgery.
Purpose:This information can be found in other books, but not in such a focused and concentrated style.
Audience:The audience includes surgeons from residents to experienced practitioners. The author is a respected dermatologic surgeon and he has gathered an excellent group of contributing authors.
Features:The book is particularly useful in explaining how to avoid common complications and is unique in that many surgeons avoid discussing complications. This is a refreshing and honest presentation of a topic we would all prefer not to discuss.
Assessment:This book is great -- useful, complete, and discussing a topic not well covered in the literature. It should be required reading for all residents expecting to practice cutaneous surgery.