Advances in Oesophagus and Stomach Surgery: A Comprehensive Guide

Over the past two decades, the field of gastrointestinal (GI) surgery has witnessed significant advancements in imaging, endoscopy, and laparoscopy. GI surgery, a sub-specialty branch of general surgery, has seen enhanced expertise and high-volume centers making a substantial difference in the outcomes of complex operations. Today, surgeons can perform difficult procedures with low morbidity and mortality rates, leading to greatly improved overall results.

Diseases of the Oesophagus and Stomach: A Detailed Overview

Since the early 1990s, diagnostics, staging, and medical as well as surgical treatment approaches concerning diseases of the oesophagus and the stomach have undergone considerable changes and improvements. Specialization in this field has been integrated into nearly every medical and surgical department worldwide. A thorough understanding of anatomy, pathophysiology, and adequate diagnostics support, as well as individualized multimodal treatment approaches, remain the cornerstone of high-quality treatment.

Comprehensive Sections on Oesophageal and Gastric Cancer

This book includes chapters covering anatomy and physiology and surgical and non-surgical approaches to different conditions, as well as dedicated comprehensive sections on oesophageal and gastric cancer. Written and edited by international experts in the field, this book will be a valuable resource for oesophagus and stomach surgeons and trainees, general surgeons, researchers, and medical students.

Key Features

Provides detailed and up-to-date knowledge on diseases of the oesophagus and stomach.

Covers anatomy and physiology and surgical and non-surgical approaches to different conditions.

Includes dedicated comprehensive sections on oesophageal and gastric cancer.

Written and edited by international experts in the field.

A valuable resource for oesophagus and stomach surgeons and trainees, general surgeons, researchers, and medical students.