Oesophagogastric Surgery - Print and E-Book: A Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice

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. This is a title in the __Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice__ series whose eight volumes are an established and highly regarded source of information for the specialist general surgeon. * An expanded authorship team across the series includes additional European and World experts with an increased emphasis on global practice. * The contents of the series have been extensively revised in line with recently published evidence. * This revised edition takes full account of the advances in the roles of endoscopic and laparoscopic investigation, management and the treatment of benign and malignant oesophagogastric disease. * Key areas of evolving oesophagogastric practice are reflected in state of the art chapters from authors in the United States, Japan and Australia. * Over half of the chapters have been updated to reflect the latest opinions on complicated and rapidly changing disciplines in endoscopic and open surgery. 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. This is a title in the Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice series whose eight volumes are an established and highly regarded source of information for the specialist general surgeon. The Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice series provides a current and concise summary of the key topics within each major surgical sub-specialty. Each volume highlights evidence-based practice both in the text and within the extensive list of references at the end of every chapter. An expanded authorship team across the series includes additional European and World experts with an increased emphasis on global practice. The contents of the series have been extensively revised in line with recently published evidence. This revised edition takes full account of the advances in the roles of endoscopic and laparoscopic investigation, management and the treatment of benign and malignant oesophagogastric disease. Key areas of evolving oesophagogastric practice are reflected in state of the art chapters from authors in the United States, Japan and Australia. Over half of the chapters have been updated to reflect the latest opinions on complicated and rapidly changing disciplines in endoscopic and open surgery Table of Contents: Pathology of oesophageal and gastric tumours / Heike I. Grabsch Epidemiology, genetics and screening for oesophageal and gastric cancer / William H. Allum Staging of oesophageal and gastric cancer / Graeme Couper Preoperative assessment and perioperative management in oesophageal and gastric surgery / Sheraz R. Markar, James Helman, and Donald E. Low Surgery for cancer of the oesophagus / S. Michael Griffin and Richard G. Berrisford Treatment of early oesophageal cancer / B. Mark Smithers and Iain Thomson Surgery for cancer of the stomach / Takeshi Sano Endoscopic and surgical treatment of early gastric cancer / Joost Rothbarth, Arjun D. Koch, and Jan J.B. van Lanschot Radiotherapy and chemotherapy in treatment of oesophageal and gastric cancer / Tom Crosby and Adrian Crellin Palliative treatments of carcinoma of the oesophagus and stomach / Jane M. Blazeby and Natalie Blencowe Other oesophageal and gastric neoplasms / Richard H. Hardwick Pathophysiology and investigation of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease / John M. Findlay and Nicholas D. Maynard Treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease / David I. Watson Treatment of the complications of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and failed gastro-oesophageal surgery / Robert Mason Barrett's oesophagus / Max Almond, Hugh Barr, and Janusz Jankowski The management of achalasia and other motility disorders of the oesophagus / Derek Alderson Paraoesophageal hernia and gastric volvulus / Nathan W. Bronson, Kyle A. Perry, and John G. Hunter Benign ulceration of the stomach and duodenum and the complications of previous ulcer surgery / John Wayman Oesophageal emergencies / Jon Shenfine and S. Michael Griffin Bariatric surgery / Richard Welbourn A companion to Specialist Surgical Practice series, this title 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 incorporates information on developments, management issues and operative procedures. This series provides surgeons in higher training and those wanting an update with a practical reference source of the most current information on recent developments, the latest management issues and operative procedures in each of the major sub-specialties