Transparent processes for the best possible patient care. The implementation of standards sustainably promotes the quality of patient care. This book compiles all relevant procedures in general surgery in an action-, problem-, and goal-oriented manner and encourages the implementation of the hospital's own standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Precise information for practice includes:

• Concrete recommendations for action that can be directly implemented in practice
• Guidelines for practical implementation

Didactically well thought-out for quick reference:

• Clearly structured, compact, and clear presentation
• Colour-coded notes, remarks, and possible dangers

Using the advantages of SOPs:

• Improved patient safety
• Optimisation of processes
• Application of evidence-based medicine
• Rational use of resources
• Improvement of training, further education, and continuing education.