Chirurgia gastroenterologica-endoscopia

Through two previous editions, this landmark reference has established itself firmly as the definitive resource in colorectal surgery. The third edition continues to redefine the field, with its comprehensive coverage of common and rare colorectal conditions, advances in the molecular biology and genetics of colorectal diseases, new laparoscopic techniques, and more. Contributions from international experts on specialized topics and 400 new illustrations ensure that the extensive text is not only current and authoritative, but easy to understand. No other book provides the expertise of a world-class editorial team with the cutting-edge knowledge you need to master colorectal surgery.

The ASCRS Textbook of Colorectal Surgery is the first official textbook of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, adhering to the principals of evidence-based practice and utilizing ASCRS practice parameters. Each chapter correlates with the core curriculum developed by the Program Director's Association in Colorectal Surgery. In addition, a ground-breaking online component is updated periodically with new information.

Il testo ha un'impostazione eminentemente pratica, che deriva dalla grande esperienza degli autori. Non si tratta di un volume di tecnica, ma di consigli, quelli che ogni chirurgo dovrebbe ricevere da un collega più esperto nel momento in cui si accinge ad affrontare un reintervento. Di fronte a tale necessità gli autori consigliano come studiarlo, come prepararlo, quale via di aggressione scegliere, quali accorgimenti intraoperatori adottare. Insegnano anche ad attendere quando è il caso, a dilazionare, ad adottare un trattamento conservativo, accorgimenti che a volte permettono di evitare un reintervento decisivo più su base emotiva che clinica, e comunque permettono al paziente di affrontarlo nelle migliori condizioni generali.

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery reflects the overwhelming need for such a book as this specialisation proceeds apace. The book 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. Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery brings together an international group of contributors, all experts in their field, to provide a text for specialists and trainees.

This is a comprehensive and authoritative guide on the operative techniques for the treatment of obesity. Covering all surgical procedures in the obese patient, both laparoscopic and open, this technique-oriented text includes over 200 illustrations of step-by-step operations.

Emergency abdominal surgery is a battlefield for the surgeon - providing character-building experiences, and opportunities for triumph and disaster. In the third edition of this 'simple' book, emergency abdominal surgery is discussed in an informal and no nonsense fashion - as practiced in the 'trenches' of the ER and the OR. The preferred approach for a given situation is discussed in context; it has to fulfill certain prerequisites: save life, decrease morbidity, be cost effective and be performed correctly.

Questa pubblicazione, scritta da alcuni tra i più importanti esperti del settore, è indirizzata ai chirurghi in formazione e agli specialisti come aggiornamento sulla maggior parte delle tecniche chirurgiche mininvasive oggi a disposizione. Suddiviso in tre sezioni - tecniche di base, chirurgia generale, chirurgia specialistica - è organizzato in una struttura comune che facilita la lettura: introduzione-indicazioni, preparazioni del paziente, accorgimenti anestesiologici, tecnica e fasi dell'intervento, indicazioni post-operatorie, analisi dei risultati ed infine conclusioni. Le appendici finali trattano argomenti di grande attualità: la chirurgia robotica e la formazione ed educazione continua. Oltre 400 immagini e disegni che illustrano ed esemplificano i diversi tempi delle procedure trattate.