Newer Technologies in Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery - ECAB

Newer Technologies in Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery - ECAB

ECAB Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage - E-Book

Carcinoma of the gallbladder is the most common cancers in North India which is very difficult to treat as well as manage as it is associated with many important issues. The current volume covers the topic right from its etiopathology to its palliation and gives an overview on the current knowledge of the disease. The international authorship of this book reflects the multidisciplinary nature of the book and of the field of gallbladder cancer care. The book promises to stimulate studies to provide specific answers to some unanswered questions. Above all it will destroy the myth that gallbladder carcinoma is incurable and will thus benefit a large number of patients. This edition focuses mainly on Etiopathogenesis of gallbladder cancer Management of gallbladder carcinoma Diagnosis and treatment outcomes Aggressive surgical management Molecular biology and pathogenesis of gallbladder cancer

ECAB Surgery of the Bile Ducts - E-Book

This text covers all aspects of the current diagnosis and treatment of acute cholecystitis. Different diagnostic tests are discussed as well as the preoperative evaluation needed to initiate treatment. Other sections include the management of acute cholecystitis in the critically ill and elderly patients, recent advances in operative strategies that have further altered the treatment of acute cholecystitis, and the utilization of routine intraoperative cholangiography and its relative merits. Primarily intended for general surgeons and residents training in general surgery, Acute Cholecystitis will also serve as a comprehensive reference material for other health care providers, including primary care providers, mid-level nurse practitioners, emergency room physicians and medical students.

Minimal access techniques are revolutionizing surgery. They offer significant advantages for patients and the health service alike. This guide covers all of the key surgical areas where minimal access is of benefit. Clear guidance is given on the techniques, and the current advantages, disadvantages and safety aspects are emphasized.