Surgery in Uremic Patients (Updates in Surgery)

Surgery in Uremic Patients (Updates in Surgery) is a definitive, evidence-based guide for surgeons, nephrologists, anesthesiologists, and healthcare professionals managing patients with chronic kidney disease and uremia undergoing surgical procedures. This book addresses the unique challenges posed by uremic physiology, emphasizing safe perioperative management, complication prevention, and optimized outcomes in this high-risk population.

Patients with uremia present distinct surgical risks due to altered hemostasis, cardiovascular compromise, metabolic disturbances, and immune dysfunction. This text provides a comprehensive approach to preoperative assessment, intraoperative strategies, and postoperative care, integrating both general and specialty surgical considerations. It covers a wide range of surgical disciplines including abdominal, vascular, orthopedic, and cardiac procedures, tailored to the needs of uremic patients.

Key Features

• Evidence-based guidance for surgery in uremic and chronic kidney disease patients

• Covers preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative management

• Includes practical algorithms, case studies, and summary tables

• Focus on anemia, dialysis, coagulation, and infection control

• Part of the Updates in Surgery series with latest guidelines

• Ideal for surgeons, nephrologists, anesthesiologists, and trainees