Key Features
The world's most comprehensive gastrointestinal surgery reference is back!
Covering every procedure from the esophagus to the anus, the New Edition of Shackelford's Surgery of The Alimentary Tract encompasses today's entire spectrum of general and vascular techniques.Drs. Zuidema and Yeo, plus 237 other top specialists, deliver exhaustive coverage of everything from anatomy and physiology to cutting-edge techniques for evaluation and management. These internationally renowned contributing authorities—many of them new to this edition—have revised every chapter to reflect the very latest knowledge, procedures, and technology!
Inside, you'll find ...
- up-to-the-minute general, laparoscopic, endoscopic, and vascular techniques for esophageal, gastro-duodenal, biliary, colon, rectal, hernial, and other conditions.
- state-of-the-art guidance on pancreatic, hepatic, and small intestinal organ transplantation.
- the newest operative procedures and clinical trial results.
- cutting-edge approaches to cancer management — such as multimodality therapy for esophageal cancer... ablation therapy for metastatic colorectal cancer ... and advances in the management of pancreatic adenocarcinoma.
- trauma surgery involving the esophagus, stomach and duodenum, pancreas, liver, spleen, colorectum, small bowel, and mesenteric arteries.
- coverage of alimentary tract problems in infants and children.
- and much more!
Encyclopedic ... yet easy to reference!
Shakelford's Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, 5th Edition synthesizes all of the clinical knowledge now available on problems of the GI tract and their correction. Yet, it follows a consistent structure that offers easy access to the guidance readers need.Organized by body region, each volume begins with a concise, yet thorough overview of the pertinent anatomy and physiology. Next, diagnostic studies and discussions of the disease problems of each system receive full-chapter treatment—so the causes of patients' symptoms can readily be identified and understood.
Finally, in-depth chapters by world authorities present step-by-step instructions on the full range of operative procedures for the whole GI tract! In many cases, these experts discuss several alternate approaches for a given problem—providing an informed basis for selecting the best procedure for each patient.
Exquisite illustrations demonstrate exactly how to proceed!
Over 1875 detailed line drawings, photographs, roentgenographic reproductions, and charts capture critical nuances of presentation, diagnosis, surgical technique, and more.These rave reviews say it all: Shackelford's is a must-have!
"An extraordinary compilation of surgical information ... Dr. Zuidema and his volume editors should be congratulated on an outstanding effort ...The contributors, many of them leaders in surgical education and technical innovation, have contributed state-of-the-art summaries in their fields of expertise."— Gastroenterology, review of the 4th Edition
"All problems connected with surgery of the alimentary tract are dealt with here ... Each subject is covered with exhaustive thoroughness ... Essential for those who wish to keep up to date ... The cost/quality relationship of the volumes is excellent."
—International Surgery, review of the 4th Edition
"Encyclopedic, well written, attractively illustrated, and beautifully printed ... Highly recommend this series of books as the most definitive reference for surgery of the gastrointestinal system."
— JAMA, review of the 3rd Edition
"The most complete and authoritative review of surgery of the alimentary tract in the English language. Every practicing surgeon should have ready access to these volumes."
— The New England Journal of Medicine, review of the 3rd Edition
"A massive and comprehensive undertaking ... Magnificent editorial organization carried out by George Zuidema and his five individual volume editors ... A superb job by all!"
— Current Surgery, review of the 3rd Edition
There's so much to know today ... and it's all inside Shackelford's!
Shackelford's Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, 5th Edition is the definitive new source in the field ... and one that every general surgeon should own! Order your copy today!Ordering information
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