Atlas of Esophageal Surgery

ISBN-13: 9783319371634 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 178 str.

P. Marco Fisichella; Marco G. Patti

Opis

​This Atlas focuses on the description of approaches and surgical techniques used to treat the entire spectrum of esophageal diseases. Surgical "pearls" and tips on how to select and perform the correct operation are included and based both on evidence-based data and the experience of the Editors. Step-by-step descriptions of 14 operative procedures in esophageal surgery are provided. Each chapter describes the current indications, perioperative management strategies, and a detailed operative approach with relevant technical considerations. The description of approaches and surgical techniques used in esophageal surgery are outlined in an easily understandable manner for the specific target audience.

Recenzje

"The purpose is to provide focused discussions on the work-up and technical steps to a variety of esophageal procedures. ... This is a nice adjunct to an upper level resident's library. The authors are credible and the topics covered are worthy ones. ... it provides a focused look at the important work-up and operative steps for different esophageal pathologies." (Peter Nau, Doody's Book Reviews, October, 2015)

Spis treści

1. History of Esophageal Surgery.- 2. Radiologic Evaluation of Esophageal Diseases.- 3. Diagnostic and Interventional Endoscopy.- 4. Esophageal Function Testing.- 5. Patient Positioning.- 6. Operations for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.- 7. Laparoscopic Pyloroplasty.- 8. Paraesophageal Hernia Repair and Collis Gastroplasty.- 9. Operations for Achalasia.- 10. Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM).- 11. Operations for Zenker’s Diverticulum.- 12. Laparoscopic Treatment of Epiphrenic Diverticula.- 13. Operations for Leiomyoma.- 14. Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass for GERD and Morbid Obesity.- 15. Transhiatal Esophagectomy.- 16. Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy.- 17. Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy.- 18. Hybrid Transthoracic Esophagectomy.

Blurb

This Atlas focuses on the thorough description of approaches and surgical techniques used to treat the entire spectrum of esophageal diseases. The authors analyse the key elements for the successful surgical treatment of patients, describing the minimally invasive surgical approach to common esophageal diseases. Current indications, perioperative management strategies and a detailed operative approach with relevant technical considerations are given in each chapter.

 

 

The Atlas of Esophageal Surgery is a useful guide for residents, fellows and surgeons practicing general and thoracic surgery.