Shackelford's Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, 2 Volume Set, 9th Edition

• Includes new or significantly revised content on endoscopic management of esophageal, gastric and rectal disease; surgical management of chronic pancreatitis; cystic diseases of the pancreas; islet autotransplantation; gallbladder cancer; transplantation for oncologic indications; hepatic artery infusion pumps; adrenal tumors; retroperitoneal sarcomas; and much more
• Offers updated management schemas and approaches, a new, condensed focus on anatomy and physiology, and inclusion of landmark clinical trials
• Discusses recent, major advances in minimally invasive surgery and robotic surgery.
• Reflects new endoluminal approaches to benign and malignant diseases, new treatment algorithms based on recent clinical trials, and an emphasis on minimally invasive approaches to complex GI operations
• Contains an abundance of beautifully detailed intraoperative and laparoscopic photographs, as well as radiographs and line drawings, to enhance and clarify the text.
• Provides new videos that highlight surgical procedures, synoptic operative reports, and new technologies that today’s surgeons need to be familiar with
• Features a new team of Associate Editors who have overseen extensive updates and revisions in areas of their particular expertise: Esophageal: Dr. Christy M. Dunst; Stomach/Small Bowel: Dr. Anne O. Lidor; Hernia: Dr. Ajita S. Prabu; Colorectal: Dr. Patricia Sylla; Pancreas: Dr. Matthew H.G. Katz; and Liver: Dr. Michael I. D’Angelica
• Presents essential information, such as lists of differential diagnoses, in tabular format for quick reference
• An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date

VOLUME 1

SECTION I Esophagus
PART ONE Evaluation of the Esophagus
1. Anatomy and Physiology of the Esophagus
2. Esophageal Symptoms and Selection of Diagnostic Tests
3. Esophageal Motility: Techniques used for the Diagnosis of Esophageal Motility Disorders and for Surgical Decision Making
4. Evaluation of the Esophageal Mucosa
5. Radiology of the Esophagus:Barium, Computed Tomography Scan, Positron Emission Tomography Scan, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
6. Endoscopic Evaluation of the Esophagus and Endoscopic Ultrasonography of the Esophagus
7. pH and Impedance Evaluation of the Esophagus

PART TWO Esophageal Motility Disorders and Diverticula
8. Cricopharyngeal Dysfunction and Zenker Diverticulum
9. Surgical Management of Mid- and Distal Esophageal Diverticula
10. Medical, Endoscopic and Surgical Therapies for Achalasia

PART THREE Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
11. Etiology, Natural History and Complications of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, including Predictors of Progressive Disease
12. Acid-Suppression Therapy for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and the Therapeutic Gap
13. Fundoplication for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
14. Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
15. Endoscopic Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
16. Options to Address Delayed Gastric Emptying in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
17. Management of Failed Fundoplications, End-Stage Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, and Scleroderma

PART FOUR Barrett’s Esophagus
18. Definition and Epidemiology of Barrett Esophagus and Risk Factors for Progression
19. Medical and Surgical Therapy for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Barrett’s Esophagus
20. Endoscopic Therapy for Barrett’s Esophagus or Dysplasia

PART SIX Esophageal Cancer
21. Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Clinical Manifestations of Esophageal Cancer
22. Esophageal Cancer Diagnosis and Staging
23. Endoscopic Management of High-Grade Dysplasia and Superficial Esophageal Carcinoma
24. Neoadjuvant and Definitive Therapy for Esophageal Cancer
25. Surgical Approaches to Remove the Esophagus: Open
26. Surgical Approaches to Remove the Esophagus: Minimally Invasive and Robotic
27. Extent of Lymphadenectomy for Esophageal Cancer
28. Options for Esophageal Replacement
29. Palliative Therapy for Esophageal Cancer
30. Anastomotic Complications After Esophagectomy: Frequency, Prevention, and Management

PART SEVEN Miscellaneous Esophageal Conditions
31. Nonreflux Esophagitis
32. Submucosal Tumors in the Esophagus and Gastroesophageal Junction
33. Caustic Esophageal Injury
34. Etiology and Management of Esophageal Perforations and Leaks

SECTION II Hernia
35. Basic Concepts and Factors Associated with Ventral Hernia Recurrence
36. Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
27. Ventral Hernia and Abdominal Release Procedures (expand – likely 3-4 chapters)
38. Inguinal Hernia Repair: Laparoscopic and Robotic
39. Inguinal Hernia Repair: Open with Mesh
40. Inguinal Hernia Repair: Open tissue repair
41. Lumbar, Pelvic, and Uncommon Hernias
42. Mesh: Material Science of Hernia Repair

SECTION III Stomach and Small Intestine
PART ONE Paraesophageal Hernia
43. Paraesophageal Hernia: Etiology, Presentation, and Indications for Repair
44. Laparoscopic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair: Technique, Outcomes, and Management of Complications
45. Diaphragmatic Relaxing Incisions for Crural Tension During Hiatal Hernia Repair
46. Collis Gastroplasty for a Foreshortened Esophagus
47. Gastric Volvulus
48. Mesh at the Hiatus

PART TWO Stomach
49. Anatomy and Physiology of the Stomach
50. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy of the Stomach and Small Bowel
51. Access and Intubation of the Stomach and Small Intestine
52. Surgery for Peptic Ulcer Disease
53. Gastric Adenocarcinoma
54. Endoscopic Management of Early Gastric Cancers
55. Postgastrectomy Syndromes
56. Foreign Bodies and Bezoars of the Stomach and Small Intestine
57. Motility Disorders of the Stomach and Small Intestine
58. Miscellaneous Benign Lesions and Conditions of the Stomach, Duodenum, and Small Intestine
59. Surgical Diseases of the Stomach and Duodenum in Infants and Children

PART THREE Morbid Obesity
60. The Obesity Pandemic
61. Medical Management of Obesity
62. Endoscopic Management of Morbid Obesity
63. Operations for Morbid Obesity
64. Mangement of Complications of Bariatric Surgery

PART FOUR Small Intestine
65. Anatomy and Physiology of the Duodenum
66. Adenocarcinoma of the Small Intestine
67. Reoperations on the Stomach and Duodenum
68. Anatomy and Physiology of the Small Intestine
69. Small Bowel Obstruction
70. Internal Hernias: Congenital and Acquired
71. Gastric, Duodenal, and Small Intestinal Fistulas
72. Small Bowel Diverticula
73. Radiation Enteritis
74. Short Bowel Syndrome
75. Gastrointestinal Neuroendocrine Tumors
76. Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
77. Gastrointestinal Lymphomas
78. Surgical Conditions of the Small Intestine in Infants and Children
79. Ileostomy
80. Suturing, Stapling, and Tissue Adhesion
81. Anatomy and Physiology of the Mesenteric Circulation
82. Mesenteric Ischemia
83. Aortoenteric Fistula and Visceral Artery Aneurysms
84. Mesenteric Arterial Trauma

VOLUME 2

SECTION IV Pancreas, Biliary Tract, Liver, and Spleen
PART ONE Pancreas
85. Anatomy, Physiology, and Embryology of the Pancreas
86. Acute Pancreatitis
87. Chronic Pancreatitis
88. Pseudocysts and Other Complications of Pancreatitis
89. Endoscopic and Minimally Invasive Therapy for Complications of Pancreatitis
90. Imaging and Radiologic Intervention in the Pancreas
91. Pancreatic Cancer, excluding periampullary disease
92. Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
93. Perimamullary Tumors
94. Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Pancreas
95. Management of IPMN
96. Primary Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasms
97. Unusual Pancreatic Tumors
98. Techniques of Pancreatic Resection for Cancer
99. Minimally Invasive Pancreas Surgery
100. Pancreatic Trauma
101. Pancreatic Problems in Infants and Children