Atlas of Esophageal Surgery / edited by P. Marco Fisichella, Marco G. Patti.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Fisichella, P. Marco, Editor.

Patti, Marco G., Editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Gastroenterology.

Abdomen--Surgery.

Abdomen.

Abdominal Surgery.

Local Subjects:

Gastroenterology.

Abdominal Surgery.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (185 p.)

Edition:

1st ed. 2015.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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.

Contents:

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.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

ISBN:

3-319-13015-3