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.

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 important for the practising sub-specialist general surgeon.

This book consists of 45 chapters written by leading international authorities. Each chapter will analyse the available literature to produce an authoritative statement about the management of upper gastrointestinal disorders. There will be a concise summary of the best available scientific evidence providing up-to-date information. Individual doctors cannot read everything that is published and .

The close anatomical proximity of the colon, rectum and anus to the gynecologic and urologic organs often results in a disease affecting one of these organ systems to create complications in another. This book presents surgical techniques and challenges of reoperative surgery in the pelvis with emphasis on operative strategies.

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.

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.

Emergency abdominal surgery is a battlefield for the surgeon - providing character-building experiences, and opportunities for triumph and disaster. In the second edition of this 'simple' book, emergency abdominal surgery is discussed in an informal and no nonsense fashion - as practiced in the 'trenches' of the ER and the OR. The preferred approach for a given situation is discussed in context; .

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Aims to clarify and graphically demonstrate perineal anatomy and explain the pathophysiology of anal incontinence as well as applied pharmacology. This book emphasises on the correct post-operative management, management of a subsequent pregnancy following previous anal sphincter injury and prevention of anal sphincter tears as an important issue.

Part of the series A Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice , this volume gives a summary of the key topics within the specialty. Icons are used to highlight sections of text and key references. It is also supported by randomized clinical trials, systematic literature reviews, and meta-analysis or observational studies.

Bariatric surgery is an increasingly common procedure, but far from an easy one. Patient assessment and selection must be careful. Complications can arise quite often. This manual serves as a practical and concise starting point for the surgeon adding these procedures to his skill set.

Part of the series A Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice , this volume gives a summary of the key topics within the specialty. Icons are used to highlight sections of text and key references. It is also supported by randomized clinical trials, systematic literature reviews, and meta-analysis or observational studies.

Includes laparoscopic techniques and demonstrates procedures and the status of gastrointestinal surgical procedures.

Provides a clinically oriented, encyclopaedic review of almost all matters that concern the alimentary tract. Presented in a logically organized format, featuring an image bank on CD-ROM, and an emphasis on the various techniques and diagnostics, this title offers you almost all of the clinical utility you need.

Part of the Current Therapy series, this volume provides information on contemporary treatment approaches in colon and rectal surgery. It covers anal carcinoma; anorectal pain syndromes; fecal impaction; rectocele; preoperative evaluation of the rectal cancer patient; pouchitis and complications of the pelvic pouch; diverticulitis; and more.

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.

Addresses some of the most complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for endoscopists. This title provides the thinking and instructions on the techniques, which have been integrated with overall patient care.

Deals with gastrointestinal surgery. Focusing on practical surgical how-to rather than basic science, this book delivers almost all of the step-by-step, illustrated guidance surgeons need to successfully reproduce the many operative procedures perfected by the Mayo Clinic staff.