Advances in Gastrointestinal Surgery: A Comprehensive Guide to Diseases and Trauma of the Mesentery, Omentum, Peritoneum, and Retroperitoneum

Over the last two decades, significant advancements in imaging, endoscopy, and laparoscopy have transformed the field of gastrointestinal (GI) surgery. As a sub-specialty branch of general surgery, GI surgery has made tremendous progress, with high-volume centers and enhanced expertise leading to improved outcomes in complex operations.

Today, surgeons can perform challenging procedures with minimal morbidity and mortality rates, achieving exceptional overall results. However, diseases and trauma in the mesentery, omentum, peritoneum, and retroperitoneum can still pose significant challenges, even for the most experienced surgeons.

This comprehensive volume provides up-to-date information on these complex conditions, covering their anatomy, physiology, and pathology. The book is an invaluable resource for abdominal, peritoneum, and retroperitoneum surgeons, trainees, general surgeons, researchers, and medical students.

The publication covers a wide range of topics, including:

• diseases of the mesentery, omentum, peritoneum, and retroperitoneum
• abdominal trauma
• complex surgical procedures
• latest advances in imaging, endoscopy, and laparoscopy
• best practices for managing patients with these conditions
• a special chapter on abdominal surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic

Edited by international experts in the field, this book is a must-have for anyone involved in GI surgery, offering a wealth of knowledge and insights to improve patient outcomes.

Product Details:

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication Date: February 3, 2023
• Language: English
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 304
• ISBN-10: 019286243X
• ISBN-13: 978-0192862433