Meticulously researched, and beautifully illustrated with more than 150 photographs, Eponyms in Surgery and Anatomy of the Liver, Bile Ducts and Pancreas is aimed at surgeons, physicians and anatomists, and is sure to enrich the reader's historical perspective of this fascinating branch of surgery and anatomy.
Covers the management and treatment of bladder and bowel dysfunctions in men and women, pelvic organ prolapse, issues concerning the elderly, neurologically impaired patients and those with pelvic pain. This book is useful for health professionals dealing with incontinence and pelvic floor disorders, including urologists, gynecologists and GPs.
A comprehensive review on gastric surgery. It covers such topics as: gastric acid and digestive physiology, emergency ulcer surgery, anti reflux and hiatal hernia Surgery, GIST surgery and adjuvant surgery, achalasia surgery, gastric adenocarcinoma surgery and adjuvant therapy, minimally invasive gastric surgery, and more.
Presents the reader with operative and/or diagnostic photos, and anatomic line drawings. This work provides a concise operative record: patient history/work up, anatomic anomalies, the procedure itself, pathologic findings and follow up. It provides a review tool for the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery exam.
This book examines the laparoscopic gastrectomy for treatment of gastric cancer developed by Seigo Kitano in 1991, with the aim of educating surgeons and benefiting patients. Covers technical development and the introduction of new operative instruments.
Transanal endoscopic microsurgery is a less invasive way to remove benign or malignant tumors from the rectum. Patients with small, early malignant tumors are candidates for TEM as are patients with benign tumors of any kind. This book covers patient selection, operative approaches, oncologic results, and evidence-based comparisons.
Part of "Surgical Techniques Atlas" series, this book presents a range of surgeries for the upper GI tract and small bowel. This book offers advice on a variety of techniques - open and interventional - to help you expand your surgical repertoire and hone your skills.
Despite the plethora of articles published in specialist surgical journals, this is the first book to collate every aspect of this less-known field. Its well presented detail should be a first port of call for emergency surgeons needing to consult a reference.
This comprehensive review of the relevant surgical techniques provides pertinent and concise summaries of how to deal with a range of liver and biliary disorders. It covers both benign and malignant problems in addition to minimally invasive procedures.
Provides an introduction to the pioneers, most of them surgeons, who attempted to help their patients by extending the boundaries of their own knowledge and experience. This book helps medical students and young trainees to understand the principles behind modern gastrointestinal surgery.
As with the other nine publications in this series on general surgery, this volume covers a primary branch of the science. It summarizes its principles and equips surgery residents and practitioners with a well designed, comprehensive reference companion.
Suitable for beginners and experienced surgeons, this title provides an overview of patient preparation, key surgical steps and common pitfalls of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy. It provides surgeons with a reliable and systematic approach to performing Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.
Obesity, especially morbid obesity, is a major health problem. Bariatric surgery has become increasingly more common for the treatment of morbid obesity. This book describes the main nutritional deficiencies and complications observed after gastric bypass, as well as prevention and treatment strategies of these deficiencies.
This, the eighth in a ten-volume series on general surgery, covers a primary branch of the science. It summarizes the fundamental principles and, in doing so, equips surgery residents and practitioners with a well designed, comprehensive reference companion.
A comprehensive review of bariatric and metabolic surgery for the general surgery. It covers such topics as: the obesity epidemic/economic impact and diabetes epidemic/economic impact, physiology of obesity/diabetes, physiology of weight loss surgery, history of bariatric surgery, laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, and more.
This is the first official textbook of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. Coverage includes Anatomy, Physiology, Genetics, Diagnostic Evaluation, and Perioperative Management. Includes more than 380 illustrations (64 in color), and an online supplement offering updated information.
Colonoscopy is the procedure with very low percentage of complications, especially those that require surgical intervention. This book presents research in the study of colonoscopic complications and the surgical treatments available for this condition.
With emphasis on surgical procedures, this title features contributors who fully explain their preferred techniques in step-by-step, thoroughly illustrated detail, assess indications and contraindications, offer guidelines on preoperative planning, and discuss outcomes, complications, and follow-up.
Presents the surgical techniques and challenges of reoperative surgery in the pelvis with a multi-disciplinary emphasis on decision-making, operative strategies, and complications management. This title is suitable for colorectal surgeons, general surgeons, gynecologic surgeons, and urologic surgeons.
Provides contemporary, evidence-based information on the sub-specialist areas relevant to general surgical practice. This title aims to bring together the relevant specialist information that the editors and authors consider important for the practising sub-specialist general surgeon.
Assumes no prior knowledge Explains how to change a stoma appliance Addresses the optimal choice of stoma appliances and accessories Explores dietary management and lifestyle changes Examines immediate post-operative stoma care and long-term stoma management.
Includes essential elements of diagnosis, surgical technique and after-care for the main operations used in hemorrhoid surgery. This book presents an analysis of advantages and disadvantages of recognized treatment options. It is suitable for practicing and trainee colorectal and general surgeons.
Summarises a spectrum of liver surgery topics. This title reviews the basics of liver anatomy and history, along with articles on hepatic cysts and liver abscess, imaging and work-up of incidental liver mass, management of benign liver lesions, hepatic resection nomenclature and techniques, laparoscopic liver resection, and robotic liver surgery.