Main description:

Oesophagogastric Surgery provides a short, up-to-date and practical reference guide for surgical trainees and established consultants needing an update in their subspecialty practice

The seventh edition has been edited and fully revised by respected international experts in their fields, and provides a full list of current references and relevant resources. It includes a focus on early cancer and covers new developments in hiatal surgery and bariatric surgery.

This volume is part of the Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice series, the pre-eminent reference for trainees in general surgery and those preparing for the FRCS examinations. Each volume summarises key issues within each surgical sub-specialty and provides evidence-based recommendations to support practice.

Written by leading experts from the UK, Europe and around the world
Covers all key areas of upper Gastrointestinal surgery
Concise and easy to follow - ideal for exam revision or as a refresher aid
Fully updated with latest evidence on recent developments, management issues and operative procedures
Details of relevant investigations and evidence-based recommendations to support practice
Key references to support content, plus a comprehensive list of references in the accompanying eBook
Links to recommended online videos for further learning

New chapters on the detection and the treatment of early oesophageal and gastric cancer
Focus on new developments in hiatal surgery and the rapidly moving world of bariatric surgery
New authors and extensive revisions

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