Main description:

Oesophagogastric Surgery meets the needs of surgeons in higher training and practising consultants for a contemporary and evidence-based account of this sub-specialty that is relevant to their general surgical practice. It is a practical reference source incorporating the most current information on recent developments, management issues and operative procedures. The text is thoroughly referenced and supported by evidence-based recommendations wherever possible, distinguishing between strong evidence to support a conclusion, and evidence suggesting that a recommendation can be reached on the balance of probabilities.

For this Sixth Edition the authorship team across the series has been expanded to include additional European and World experts, with an increased emphasis on global practice. Throughout all six volumes the contents have been extensively revised in line with recently published evidence. Detailed supportive key references are provided and are also included within the comprehensive list of references in the accompanying ebook. Links to recommended online videos have been added where appropriate.

The Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice series provides a current and concise summary of the key topics within the major sub-specialties of general surgery.
Each volume highlights evidence-based practice both in the text and within the extensive list of references at the end of every chapter.

This new Sixth Edition includes contributions from a number of world renowned authors which reflects the global nature of oesophagogastric surgery. In particular, to reflect the increasing role of bariatric surgery, there are three new chapters covering obesity, bariatric surgical procedures, and the follow up and outcomes of bariatric surgery. Other chapters have been extensively revised by world experts and include up to date evidence and advances in the assessment, management, and treatment of oesophagogastric disease.

Contents:

Pathology of oesophageal and gastric tumours
Epidemiology, genetics and screening for oesophageal and gastric cancer
Staging of oesophageal and gastric cancer
Preoperative assessment and perioperative management in oesophageal and gastric surgery
Surgery for cancer of the oesophagus
Treatment of early oesophageal cancer
Surgery for cancer of the stomach
Endoscopic and surgical treatment of early gastric cancer
Radiotherapy and chemotherapy in treatment of oesophageal and gastric cancer
Palliative treatments of carcinoma of the oesophagus and stomach
Other oesophageal and gastric neoplasms
Pathophysiology and investigation of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
Treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
Revisional oesophagogastric surgery
Barrett's oesophagus
The management of achalasia and other motility disorders of the oesophagus
Paraoesophageal hernia and gastric volvulus
Oesophageal emergencies
Obesity and assessment for metabolic surgery
Bariatric operations and perioperative care
Follow-up and late complications of bariatric surgery