Description
Oesophagogastric Surgery provides a short, up-to-date and practical reference guide for surgical trainees and established consultants needing an update in their subspecialty practiceThe seventh edition has been edited and fully revised by respected international experts in their fields, and provides a full list of current references and relevant resources. It includes a focus on early cancer and covers new developments in hiatal surgery and bariatric surgery.This volume is part of the Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice series, the pre-eminent reference for trainees in general surgery and those preparing for the FRCS examinations. Each volume summarises key issues within each surgical sub-specialty and provides evidence-based recommendations to support practice.- Written by leading experts from the UK, Europe and around the world- Covers all key areas of upper Gastrointestinal surgery- Concise and easy to follow – ideal for exam revision or as a refresher aid- Fully updated with latest evidence on recent developments, management issues and operative procedures- Details of relevant investigations and evidence-based recommendations to support practice- Key references to support content, plus a comprehensive list of references in the accompanying eBook- Links to recommended online videos for further learning- New chapters on the detection and the treatment of early oesophageal and gastric cancer- Focus on new developments in hiatal surgery and the rapidly moving world of bariatric surgery- New authors and extensive revisions
Table of Contents
1. Pathology of oesophageal and gastric tumours2. Genetics and early detection of 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. Surgery for cancer of the stomach7. Treatment of early oesophageal and gastric cancer8. Radiotherapy and chemotherapy in treatment of oesophageal and gastric cancer9. Palliative treatments of carcinoma of the oesophagus and stomach10. Other oesophageal and gastric neoplasms11. Pathophysiology and investigation of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease12. Treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease13. Revisional oesophago-gastric surgery14. The management of achalasia and other motility disorders of the oesophagus15. Para-oesophageal hernia and gastric volvulus16. Specialist Oesophagogastric emergencies17. Obesity and assessment for metabolic surgery18. Bariatric operations and perioperative care19. Follow up, and late complications of bariatric surgery
