Main description:

This Atlas focuses on the description of approaches and surgical techniques used to treat the entire spectrum of esophageal diseases. Surgical "pearls" and tips on how to select and perform the correct operation are included and based both on evidence-based data and the experience of the Editors.

Step-by-step descriptions of 14 operative procedures in esophageal surgery are provided. Each chapter describes the current indications, perioperative management strategies, and a detailed operative approach with relevant technical considerations.

The description of approaches and surgical techniques used in esophageal surgery are outlined in an easily understandable manner for the specific target audience.

Contents:

1. History of Esophageal Surgery.- 2. Radiologic Evaluation of Esophageal Diseases.- 3. Diagnostic and Interventional Endoscopy.- 4. Esophageal Function Testing.- 5. Patient Positioning.- 6. Operations for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.- 7. Laparoscopic Pyloroplasty.- 8. Paraesophageal Hernia Repair and Collis Gastroplasty.- 9. Operations for Achalasia.- 10. Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM).- 11. Operations for Zenker's Diverticulum.- 12. Laparoscopic Treatment of Epiphrenic Diverticula.- 13. Operations for Leiomyoma.- 14. Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass for GERD and Morbid Obesity.- 15. Transhiatal Esophagectomy.- 16. Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy.- 17. Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy.- 18. Hybrid Transthoracic Esophagectomy.