Description
Oesophagogastric Surgery meets the needs of surgeons in higher training and practising consultants for a contemporary and evidence-based account of this sub-specialty that is relevant to their general surgical practice. It is a practical reference source incorporating the most current information on recent developments, management issues and operative procedures. The text is thoroughly referenced and supported by evidence-based recommendations wherever possible, distinguishing between strong evidence to support a conclusion, and evidence suggesting that a recommendation can be reached on the balance of probabilities.For this Sixth Edition the authorship team across the series has been expanded to include additional European and World experts, with an increased emphasis on global practice. Throughout all six volumes the contents have been extensively revised in line with recently published evidence. Detailed supportive key references are provided and are also included within the comprehensive list of references in the accompanying ebook. Links to recommended online videos have been added where appropriate.- The Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice series provides a current and concise summary of the key topics within the major sub-specialties of general surgery- Each volume highlights evidence-based practice both in the text and within the extensive list of references at the end of every chapter
Table of Contents
1. Pathology of oesophageal and gastric tumours2. Epidemiology, genetics and screening for oesophageal and gastric cancer3. Staging of oesophageal and gastric cancer4. Preoperative assessment and perioperative management in oesophageal and gastric surgery5. Surgery for cancer of the oesophagus6. Treatment of early oesophageal cancer7. Surgery for cancer of the stomach8. Endoscopic and surgical treatment of early gastric cancer9. Radiotherapy and chemotherapy in treatment of oesophageal and gastric cancer10. Palliative treatments of carcinoma of the oesophagus and stomach11. Other oesophageal and gastric neoplasms12. Pathophysiology and investigation of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease13. Treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease14. Revisional oesophagogastric surgery15. Barrett's oesophagus16. The management of achalasia and other motility disorders of the oesophagus17. Paraoesophageal hernia and gastric volvulus18. Oesophageal emergencies19. Obesity and assessment for metabolic surgery20. Bariatric operations and perioperative care21. Follow-up and late complications of bariatric surgery
