8th Edition
by Yeo MD FACS, Charles J. (Author)
For more than 60 years, Shackelford’s Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
has served as the cornerstone reference in this fast-moving field. With
comprehensive coverage of all aspects of GI surgery, the 8th Edition,
by Drs. Charles J. Yeo, Steven R. DeMeester, David W. McFadden, Jeffrey
B. Matthews, and James W. Fleshman, offers lavishly illustrated, authoritative guidance
on endoscopic, robotic, and minimally invasive procedures, as well as
current medical therapies. Each section is edited by a premier authority
in GI surgery; chapters reflect key topics and are written by a "who’s
who" of international experts in the field. It’s your one-stop resource
for proven, systematic approaches to all relevant adult and pediatric GI disorders and operations
- Features an abundance of beautifully detailed intraoperative and laparoscopic photographs, as well as radiographs and line drawings, to enhance and clarify the text.
- Presents essential information, such as lists of differential diagnoses, in tabular format for quick reference.
- Discusses recent, major advances
in minimally invasive surgery and robotic surgery, personalized therapy
based on genomics and proteomics, and new pharmacologic treatments of
various GI diseases.
- Includes all-new information
on laparoscopy for rectal cancer, sacral nerve stimulation for
incontinence and constipation, management of Crohn’s disease and
ulcerative colitis, advances in immunosuppression for transplant
patients, and new therapies for inflammatory bowel disease.
- Expert Consult™ eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
