Operative Techniques in Foregut Surgery, Second Edition: A Comprehensive Guide

By Aurora D. Pryor, Mary T. Hawn

Overview: This surgical atlas focuses on the hows and whys of contemporary surgery, featuring concise, bulleted text, full-color illustrations, and intraoperative photographs. It provides comprehensive, step-by-step guidance on surgery of the esophagus and diaphragm, as well as treatment of paraesophageal hernias, gastroesophageal reflux, esophageal cancer, and esophageal perforation.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive, step-by-step guidance on surgery of the esophagus and diaphragm, as well as treatment of paraesophageal hernias, gastroesophageal reflux, esophageal cancer, and esophageal perforation.
• Covers open as well as laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures in esophageal and foregut surgery, including relevant content on trauma.
• Features new videos, personally selected by contributing authors and editors, that accompany numerous chapters throughout the book.
• Contains extensive updates throughout, including new coverage of the American Board of Surgery’s SCORE Curricula for General Surgery and for Complex General Surgical Oncology.
• Follows the same format for each procedure: differential diagnosis, patient history and physical findings, imaging and other diagnostic studies, surgical management, techniques, pearls and pitfalls, postoperative care, outcomes, and complications.

Author Information:

Aurora D. Pryor, MD, is a renowned surgeon and author, with extensive experience in foregut surgery. She has contributed significantly to the field through her research and publications.

Mary T. Hawn, MD, is a distinguished surgeon and editor, known for her expertise in surgical techniques and patient care. She has been instrumental in shaping the content of this surgical atlas.

Publication Details:

Publisher: LWW

Edition: Second edition (June 8, 2023)

Language: English

Pages: 528

ISBN-10: 1975176618

ISBN-13: 978-1975176617