Evidence Based Practices in Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Surgery

Textbook of Hepatobiliary & Gastrointestinal Surgery is an extensive, illustrated, evidence-based review of complex liver and gastrointestinal surgery, edited by gastrointestinal expert Govind Nandakumar, based at Weill Cornell Medical College, New York.

Divided into 63 chapters, the book begins with a chapter on minimally invasive and robotic oesophagectomy, followed by overviews of oesophageal conditions requiring surgery.  Subsequent chapters cover the surgical management of a broad range of disorders including Crohn’s disease, colitis, and several cancers affecting the hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal systems.  Surgical techniques discussed include gastric bypass, banding and sleeve gastrectomy, liver and pancreas transplantation, and a separate chapter on bariatric surgery in developing countries.

Textbook of Hepatobiliary & Gastrointestinal Surgery concludes with discussion on radiology techniques, pathology, and nutrition for gastrointestinal patients, and recovery after surgery. 638 full colour illustrations enhance this comprehensive resource for surgeons in training and in practice.

Key Points

• Comprehensive guide to liver and gastrointestinal surgery for surgeons in training and in practice
• Contributions from internationally recognised experts, edited by Govind Nandakumar from Weill Cornell Medical College, New York
• Provides information on a broad range of surgical techniques and management of many disorders
• 638 illustrations full colour

1. Minimally Invasive and Robotic Esophagectomy
2. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
3. Malignant Disorders of the Esophagus - Overview
4. Evaluation and Outcomes of Esophageal Cancer
5. Benign and Disorders of the Esophagus -Overview
6. Surgical Treatment of Esophageal Diverticula  
7. Surgical Options for Achalasia
8. Endoscopic Options for Achalasia and Palliation  
9. Barrett's
10. Gastric Bypass and BPD
11. Banding and Sleeve Gastectomy
12. Bariatric Surgery in Developing Economies
13. Metabolic Surgery and Care of the Bariatric Patient 
14. Ex Vivo Resection of Complex Abdominal Masses 
15. Liver Transplantation for HCC and Other Tumors of the Liver
16. Benign Tumors of the Liver
17. Hepatocellular Carcinoma 
18. Cholangiocarcinoma
19. Management of Colorectal and Other Metastasis to the Liver
20. Anatomic Resections of the Liver
21. Gall Bladder Cancer
22. Borderline Resectable Tumors of the Pancreas
23. Endocrine Tumors of the Pancreas
24. Pancreas Transplantation 
25. Pancreatic Cancer 
26. Management of Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis
27. Crohn's Disease of the Small Bowel
28. Fecal Incontinence
29. Perianal Crohn's
30. Anal Cancer and AIN 
31. Hemorrhoids
32. Anorectal Sexually Transmitted Diseases
33. Surgical Management of Constipation
34. Cytoreductive Surgery and Intra Peritoneal Chemotherapy
35. Volvulus
36. Ulcerative Colitis 
37. Diverticulitis 
38. Crohns Colitis
39. Difficult Polypectomy
40. Laparoscopy for Colon Cancer
41. Inherited Colon Cancer Syndromes
42. Inherited Polyposis Syndromes
43. TEMS Transanal Excision 
44. Robotic Proctectomy 
45. Recurrent Rectal Cancer
46. Rectal Cancer 
47. Rectal Prolapse
48. Diagnosis and Management of Acute and Chronic Pouch Complications
49. Retrorectal Tumors
50. Laparoscopic Proctectomy
51. Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
52. Carcinoid Tumors of the GI Tract

Govind Nandakumar
Chief of GI Surgery & GI Oncosurgery, Columbia Asia Hospitals, Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Courtesy Faculty, Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, United States