About the Book

This book is a surgical text, not for the physicians but for the patients. It is a book that lets patients learn the questions to ask their surgeons. In addition, it becomes a must book for family members who need to know about the ramifications of undergoing surgery.

Author's Approach

Dr. Berman makes surgery understandable and readable, and his book is undeniably informative and readable.

What You Will Learn

It prepares the patients and family members in understanding what goes on in the operating room. What is a suture, what are drains, what are complications? Finally, how does one choose a surgeon?