This book will identify specific characteristics relative to the question using PICO formatting (population, intervention, comparator, and outcome) that is summarized in a table near the beginning of each chapter

The authors will include a summary of available published evidence in text and possibly tabular form

The chapters will also include a recommendation, rated as to its strength using GRADE format, as to what course of action is most reasonable based on the available evidence

This book provides a comprehensive overview of difficult decisions encountered within endocrine surgery. Brief uniformly formatted chapters are devoted to answering specific questions relevant to a range of topics across endocrine surgery based upon detailed analysis of available evidence.Topics covered include clinical decision analysis, decision making from the surgeon's and patient's perspective, using surgery as opposed to observation for papillary thyroid microcarcinoma, and the use of parathyroid cryopreservation. 
Difficult Decisions in Endocrine Surgery: An Evidence-Based Approach features a wealth of information on ideal approaches for making clinical decisions in selected clinical situations. It is an important and timely resource for all endocrine surgical trainees, fellows, practitioners, educators, and healthcare providers involved in the management of these patients. 
"This book provides up-to-date recommendations in clinical decision making for common clinical scenarios in endocrine surgery where the recommended management strategy is not always straightforward. It provides a well-organized summary of current literature with easy-to-follow tables summarizing pertinent data from the studies used to support the authors' recommendations. It is an excellent resource for endocrine surgeons and trainees to maintain/develop an evidence-based practice." (Anna C Beck, Doody's Book Reviews, February, 2019)