New Frontiers In Hepato Pancreato Biliary Surgery

The specialized domain of hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery encompasses the surgical solutions and interventions for the treatment of liver, pancreas and biliary tract related conditions. Such conditions include neoplastic liver disease, congenital and acquired non-neoplastic liver disease, neoplastic biliary disease, congenital and acquired non-neoplastic biliary disease, neoplastic pancreatic diseases, congenital and acquired non-neoplastic pancreatic disease and diseases of the duodenum, among others. The surgical procedures involved in transplantation, surgical oncology and trauma surgery in the regions of the pancreas and duodenum, the biliary tract and the liver are also part of hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery. This book is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide in-depth knowledge about hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery. The aim of this book is to present researches that have transformed this discipline and aided its advancement. The readers would gain knowledge that would broaden their perspective about this field of surgery.

The spectrum and etiology of liver diseases vary widely between East and West and hence the focus and experience of hepatologists also remain varied at two corners of the globe. Hepatology being perhaps one of the most flourishing and evolving discipline of medical sciences, a book with recent information written by experts from all over the world was much needed. The present book fulfills this need. The book will serve as a useful reference manual to consultants, postgraduate students, and residents of Hepatology, Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, Pathology, Virology, and Preventive Medicine as well as undergraduate clinical medical students. Liver is a comprehensive book that discusses all aspects of diseases ranging from epidemiology to prognosis. This book is unique in its conception and presentation, as not only it provides new information but also offers a balanced and rational approach to diseases of liver, pancreas, and biliary system. One of the characteristic features of the book is inclusion of diseases of pancreas and separate chapters on important topics like cytokines and chemokines and apoptosis in liver diseases, as a sound background in these is essential for becoming a good specialist. It contains a chapter on evidence-based clinical practice in hepatology, which is the basis of modern clinical practice. It also includes a chapter on preventive aspects of hepato-biliary diseases keeping in mind that prevention of diseases is always preferred to cure. One of the unique features of this book is, it has contributors from all over the world.

This 4th edition of Mastery of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery presents both the common procedures residents must master as well as the more challenging procedures required of fellows and practitioners. With 11 new chapters, this edition offers the most extensive coverage of minimally invasive procedures in all areas of surgery. In addition to clear, concise instruction valuable comments from the authors are also included at the end of each chapter. Written in the style of the Masters of Surgery series, this book offers the most comprehensive step-by-step text on all procedures including Advances in NOTES procedures.

This handbook provides a comprehesive but succinct overview of medical and surgical management of diseases of the liver, pancreas, and biliary tree. It includes imaging of the pancreas and hepatobiliary system as well. Open and minimally invasive surgical management techniques are covered. Coverage includes pancreatic cancer and cysts, pancreatitis, complications of panreatic surgery, ultrasound for liver disease, cirrhosis and portal hypertension, neuroendocrine and colorectal metastases to the liver, gallstones, cholesystitis, infections in biliary surgery, and more. Target markets include surgical residents, surgical nurses, beginning fellows in HPB training programs. There may also be some uptake from gastroenterologists.

Alessandro Condivilla of Bologna first attempted a resection of the head of the pan creas in 1898, but several decades of further trial-and-error attempts ensued before the prototype procedure of pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) was established by Whipple in 1935. In the half-century following that landmark, refinements of surgical technique, including pancreatico-and bilio-entero anastomosis as well as develop ment of new technology to support perioperative management and patient care have contributed to the decrease in mortality and morbidity rates for obstructive jaundice and pancreatic fistula. The improvement in mortality and morbidity rates associated with PD has led to an increase in the number of patients undergoing the procedure and in the number of institutions performing it. Indications for PD have also been expanded. In the early years after PD was established as a viable procedure, periampullary carcinoma was the most common indication; now PD is indicated for a number of benign and malignant diseases. Some surgeons believe that PD is the procedure of choice for certain types of chronic pancreatitis, pancreatico-biliary maljunction, and pancreatic and duodenal trauma. Other surgeons have reported the necessity of PD for lymph node dissection of gallbladder carcinoma. Consequently, the basic procedure has been greatly modi fied to accommodate the specific conditions of each disease. For patients with malig nancy, extended procedures have been developed to improve the curative resection rate and ensure complete lymph node dissection.

This issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America focuses on Multi-Energy CT: The New Frontier in Imaging, and is edited by Drs. Savvas Nicolaou and Mohammed F. Mohammed. Articles will include: Dual Energy CT: Image Acquisition, Processing and Workflow; Dual Energy CT: Dose Reduction, Contrast Load Reduction and Series Reduction in DECT; Dual Energy CT in Cardiothoracic Vascular Imaging; Advanced Musculoskeletal Applications with Dual Energy CT; Dual Energy CT of the Acute Abdomen; The Role of Dual Energy CT in Assessment of Abdominal Oncology; Future Developments in Dual Energy CT; Strategies to Improve Image Quality on DECT; Pearls, pitfalls and problems in DECT imaging of the body; Dual Energy CT – Technology and Challenges; The Role of Dual Energy CT in Thoracic Oncology; and more!

A distinguished panel of world authorities reviews the current state of today's understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of pancreatic cancer. Their cutting-edge reviews discuss both medical and surgical modalities and include numerous insights into the basic molecular processes underlying the disease. Among the key topics covered are the prospects for early diagnosis using molecular techniques, the latest diagnostic and therapeutic methods, the role of laparoscopy (diagnostic and therapeutic), and nonsurgical treatment. The reviewers also address the future possibilities for clinical advances, quality of life concerns, and the value of the Japanese "extended Whipple resection." Pancreatic Cancer will become the new standard reference for all clinicians who diagnose and treat this disease, as well as for basic scientists needing a summary of the many recent advances. i

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) represents one of the most significant health issues globally, given its high prevalence and challenging nature of liver physiology and hepatic surgery. This means that the most appropriate management of HCC should include a multidisciplinary approach, combining expertise from various specialties. This book showcases the steps involved in the development, diagnosis, staging, and management of HCC and provides us with the views and thoughts of true experts in the field. As such, it is a useful companion for any physician or surgeon, whether training or practicing, who is interested in caring for these patients.