Upper gastrointestinal surgery
By: John W.L. Fielding and Michael T. Hallissey, [editors].
Contributors: Fielding, J. W. L.; Hallissey, Michael T.
Series: Springer specialist surgery series
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2005
Place of publication: London; [New York]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 395
Subjects: Esophagus -- Surgery.; Esophagogastric junction -- Surgery.; Gastrointestinal system -- Surgery.; Upper Gastrointestinal Tract -- surgery.
Description: Covers all the foregut except the liver, bile duct and pancreas, looking at the diverse anatomy and physiology, the functions and the disease processes. The book reflects a significant change in the management of certain conditions, as our understanding of disease has improved. Technical developments have moved surgery forward; minimally invasive surgery being the treatment of choice for most upper GI operations for benign disease. With cancers of the upper GI tract being common, and with our understanding more of the genetic profile of tumours, we have identified premalignant lesions and cancer surgery is now targeted to allow stage appropriate therapies. This book gives a current and concise summary of all key topics within the specialty and concentrates on recent developments.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.