Quick and easy-to-read case studies that improve surgical decision-making. Multiple scenarios in general and laparoscopic surgery explore various operative strategies and the rationale for selecting a given approach. Techniques are briefly described and illustrated and are accompanied by a short evidence-based review of the literature. the SAGES Manual of Strategic Decision Making: Case Studies in Minimal Access Surgery is an excellent resource and clinical decision-making tool for general surgeons and residents. While other SAGES manuals simply discuss core topics in minimally-invasive surger