Recent Concepts in Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgery by Ibrarullah, Mohammad;

Long description:

The book addresses the entire surgical spectrum of abdominal diseases related to gastrointestinal (GI) tract. It offers a detailed examination of the current understanding and management of gastrointestinal (GI) diseases, benign and malignant, their diagnosis, and the latest advances in the treatment modalities. It highlights the evolving management and surgical approaches to gastrointestinal (GI) diseases.

The chapters delve into critical topics such as the shift in the management of gastrointestinal (GI) malignancies from primary surgery to neoadjuvant treatment followed by surgery in most cases, evolution from open surgery to minimally invasive techniques, the aggressive treatment strategies for borderline pancreatic cancer, and the global focus on the 'critical view of safety' in laparoscopic cholecystectomy. With contributions from internationally acclaimed experts, the book is enriched with high-resolution images, explanatory drawings, management algorithms, and internationally accepted management guidelines, providing a robust framework for understanding and implementing cutting-edge surgical practices.

Targeted at postgraduate students in general surgery and super-specialty courses like MCh or DNB, general surgeons, and gastrointestinal (GI) surgeons, this book also serves as an essential reference for those preparing for qualifying exams or aiming to stay updated with the latest developments in the field.

Table of Contents:

"

1.Esophagus.- GERD & Hiatus hernia.- Esophageal manometry for surgeons.- Achalasia cardia.- Corrosive injury.- Carcinoma esophagus.- 2.Stomach & Duodenum.- Acid Peptic Disease.- Gastric carcinoma.- Abdominal GIST.- 3.Small intestine.- Small intestine diverticula & Meckel’s diverticulum.- Crohn’s disease.- Short bowel syndrome.- Small bowel transplantation.- 4.Appendix & Colon.- Appendicitis.- Ulcerative colitis.- Crohn’s colitis.- Colonic Polyposis.- 5.Rectum & Anal canal.- Prolapse rectum.- Carcinoma rectum.- Carcinoma anal canal.- 6.Liver .- Surgical anatomy of liver.- Benign tumors of liver.- Malignant tumors: Primary.- Principles of liver resection.- Portal hypertension.- Liver transplantation.- 7.Biliary tract.- Surgical anatomy of Extrahepatic Bil tract.- Cholelithiasis.- Xanthogranulomatous cholecystitis & Mirizzi syndrome.- Choledocholithiasis .- Post-cholecystectomy complications .- Choledochal cyst .- Benign (polyps) and malignant tumors of gallbladder.- Benign and malignant tumors of bile ducts.- 8.Pancreas.- Surg. Anatomy of pancreas & periampullary region .- Acute pancreatitis.- Local complications of acute pancreatitis .- Chronic Pancreatitis.- Complications of chronic pancreatitis .- Pancreatic pseudocyst .- Evaluation of pancreatic head mass .- Carcinoma pancreas.- Cystic tumors of pancreas.- Complications of pancreatic surgery.- Pancreas & islet transplantation.- 9.Spleen .- Splenectomy for hematological disorders.- Splenectomy & splenic preservation.- 10.Abdominal wall, Mesentery & Peritoneum.- Abdominal hernias.- Sclerosing peritonitis.- Peritoneal carcinoma & pseudomyxoma.- 11.Surgery for Infective, parasitic & tropical diseases.- Abdominal tuberculosis .- Amebiasis .- Enteric fever.- Echinococcosis.- 12.GI emergencies.- UGI bleeding.- Massive LGI bleeding.- 13.General.- Nutrition.- Robotics in abd. Surgery.- Ethics, Law, and the Surgeon.- Indocyanine green dye and its applications in gastrointestinal surgery.- Care of the critically ill patient.- Anesthesia in abdominal surgery.- Radiology in abdominal diseases.- Numbers and statistics.- Tumor markers in abdominal malignancy.