Synopses & Reviews
The acclaimed abdominal operations classic -- now in one completely up-to-date volume! A Doody's Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE!
4 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW
"This new edition is a remarkable step forward for a deservedly beloved text covering all issues pertinent to abdominal surgery. I found both the historical information and cutting-edge technologic descriptions engaging, and would recommend it to any surgical colleague or trainee."--Doody's Review Service
Through ten successful editions, Maingot's Abdominal Operations has built a well-deserved reputation as the most complete, current, and sought-after resource among general, colorectal, and gastrointestinal surgeons. This unsurpassed abdominal surgery companion covers benign and malignant conditions -- along with both common and esoteric diseases -- in 53 focused chapters written by preeminent scholars.
Previously available in two volumes, Maingot's Abdominal Operations, Eleventh Edition, now delivers all of the book's trusted content in a single streamlined source. From cover to cover, you'll find skill-sharpening perspectives -- many new to this edition -- on all clinically relevant areas of abdominal surgery, from abdominal abscess and enteric fistula to endocrine tumors of the pancreas.
Features:
The crucial details of every abdominal surgery procedure, including a new section on minimally invasive procedures Solid background chapters that provide essential guidance on all pre- and postoperative strategies and endoscopic intervention Commanding coverage of the full spectrum of diseases by region, filled with insights into congenital, acquired, and neoplastic conditions An indispensable, authoritative overview of all GI surgery operations, including every open, endoscopic, and interventional procedure A practical look at pre- and postoperative management, with an incisive examination of issues related to the monitoring of postoperative complications Helpful step-by-step guidance on incisions, closures, and management of the abdominal wound Extensive, detailed art program featuring hundreds of new technique-clarifying illustrations -- including more than 400 complex anatomical drawings new to this edition Prominent new authorship: the book is edited by highly respected surgeons at Harvard Medical School, along with an international team of expert contributors Synopsis
The definitive text on gastrointestinal surgery has been revised to be more operative, technique-oriented, and efficiently organizedThis classic surgical reference has been updated to reflect a more operative and technique-oriented approach and has been streamlined into one single volume (the previous edition was two). Maingot's Abdominal Operations, 11e also offers a new, consistent chapter organization structured around uniform headings, tables, boxed text, and step-by-step procedures.
About the Author
Michael Zinner, MD, Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School; Chairman, Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA.
Stanley Ashely, MD, Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School; Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA.
Edward Whang, MD, Assistant Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School; Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA.
Table of Contents
Part I: Diagnostic and Interventional Procedures. 1. Radiology of the Abdomen. 2. Diagnostic Angiography and Interventional Radiology. 3. Endoscopy. 4. Laparoscopic Surgery. Part II: Evaluation of Gastrointestinal Disorders. 5. Gastrointestinal Bleeding. 6. Jaundice. 7. Diarrhea and Constipation. 8. Abdominal Pain. 9. Functional Gastrointestinal Syndromes. 10. Nausea and Vomiting. Part III: Abdominal Wall. 11. Incisions, Closures, and Management of the Wound. 12. Intestinal Stomas. 13. Preoperative and Postoperative Management. 14. Hernias. 15. Biliary and Gastrointestinal Fistulas. Part IV: Peritoneum, Retroperitoneum, and Mesentery. 16. Exploratory Laparotomy. 17. Peritonitis and Intraperitoneal Abscess. 18. Mesenteric Ischemic Disorders. 19. Abdominal Anesurysms. 20. Lesions of the Mesentery, Omentum, and Retroperitoneum. 21. The Adrenal Glands. Part V: Abdominal Trauma. 22. Blunt & Penetrating Abdominal Trauma. Part VI: Esophagus. 23. Gastroesophageal Reflux and Hiatal Hernia. 24. Benign Disorders of the Esophagus. 25. Cancer of the Esophagus. 26. Surgical Procedures to Resect and Replace the Esophagus. Part VII: Stomach and Duodenum. 27. Diverticula, Volvulus, Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome, and Foreign Bodies. 28. Duodenal Ulcer and Peptic Ulcer. 29. Gastric Ulcers. 30. Complications of Peptic Ulcer. 31. Tumors of the Stomach. 32. Complications Following Gastric Operations. 33. Morbid Obesity. 34. Stomach and Duodenum: Operative Procedures. Part VIII: Small Intestine. 35. Meckel's Diverticulum, Diverticulosis of the Small Intestine, Umbilical Fistula and Tumors. 36. Crohn's Disease of the Small Intestine. 37. Small Bowel Obstruction. 38. Tumors of the Small Intestine. Part IX: Appendix and Colon. 39. Appendix and Appendectomy. 40. Diverticular Disease of the Colon. 41. Inflammatory Bowel Disease of the Colon. 42. Tumors of the Colon. 43. Surgery of the Small and Large Bowel. 44. Ileal Pouch-Anal Canal Anastomosis: Operative Procedures. 45. Continent Ileostomy. 46. Large Bowel Obstruction: Operative Procedures. Part X: Rectosigmoid, Rectum, and Anal Canal. 47. Pelvic Floor Abnormalities and Disordered Defecation. 48. Benign Diseases of the Anorectum. 49. Rectal Cancer. 50. Carcinoma of the Anus. Part XI: Liver. 51. Liver Abscess and Hydatid Cyst Disease. 52. Cysts and Benign Tumors. 53. Hepatocellular Carcinoma. 54. Hepatic Metastases. 55. Hepatic Resection. 56. Surgical Management of Ascites. 57. Portal Hypertension. 58. Liver Transplantation. Part XII: Gallbladder and Bile Duct. 59. Choledochal Cysts. 60. Cholelithiasis and Cholecystectomy. 61. Choledocolithiasis and Cholangitis. 62. Disorders of the Duodenal Ampullae. 63. Recurrent Pyogenic Cholangitis. 64. Sclerosing Cholangitis. 65. Benign Biliary Strictures. 66. Tumors of the Gallbladder and Bile Ducts. 67. Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. 68. Choledochoduodenostomy. 69. Common Bite Duct Exploration. Part XIII: Pancreas. 70. Acute Pancreatitis. 71. Pancreatic Cysts, Pseudocysts and Fistulas. 72. Chronic Pancreatitis. 73. Endocrine Tumors of the Pancreas. 74. Pancreatic and Periampullary Carcinoma. 75. Operations on the Pancreas. Part XIV: Spleen. 76. The Spleen. Part XV: Pediatrics. 77. Infantile Pyloric Stenosis Pyloric Mucosal Diaphragm. 78. Neonatal Intestinal Obstruction and Intussusception in Childhood. 79. Hirschsprung's Disease. 80. Imperforate Anus. 81. Extrahepatic Biliary Atresia. Part XVI: Gynecological Procedures. 82. Gynecological Pelvic Procedures.