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New
Shackelford's Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, 2 Volume Set,
Edition
9
Editors:
Edited by Syed A. Ahmad, MD and Aurora D. Pryor, MD
Publication Date:
22 Jul 2025
Now published in partnership with the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, Shackelford's Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, 9th Edition, offers lavishly illustrated, authoritative guidance on endoscopic, robotic, and minimally invasive procedures, as well as current medical therapies. An all-new editorial team led by Drs. Syed A. Ahmad and Aurora D. Pryor provides a fresh perspective on both content and organization, incorporating new and diverse images and illustrations, new videos, and new contributing authors who represent a “who’s who” of international experts in the field. A must-have reference for more than 60 years, this significantly revised, two-volume reference is your one-stop resource for proven, systematic approaches to all relevant adult and pediatric GI disorders and operations.
Key Features
- Includes new or significantly revised content on endoscopic management of esophageal, gastric and rectal disease; surgical management of chronic pancreatitis; cystic diseases of the pancreas; islet autotransplantation; gallbladder cancer; transplantation for oncologic indications; hepatic artery infusion pumps; adrenal tumors; retroperitoneal sarcomas; and much more
- Offers updated management schemas and approaches, a new, condensed focus on anatomy and physiology, and inclusion of landmark clinical trials
- Discusses recent, major advances in minimally invasive surgery and robotic surgery.
- Reflects new endoluminal approaches to benign and malignant diseases, new treatment algorithms based on recent clinical trials, and an emphasis on minimally invasive approaches to complex GI operations
- Contains an abundance of beautifully detailed intraoperative and laparoscopic photographs, as well as radiographs and line drawings, to enhance and clarify the text.
- Provides new videos that highlight surgical procedures, synoptic operative reports, and new technologies that today’s surgeons need to be familiar with
- Features a new team of Associate Editors who have overseen extensive updates and revisions in areas of their particular expertise: Esophageal: Dr. Christy M. Dunst; Stomach/Small Bowel: Dr. Anne O. Lidor; Hernia: Dr. Ajita S. Prabu; Colorectal: Dr. Patricia Sylla; Pancreas: Dr. Matthew H.G. Katz; and Liver: Dr. Michael I. D’Angelica
- Presents essential information, such as lists of differential diagnoses, in tabular format for quick reference
- An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date
About the author
Edited by Syed A. Ahmad, MD, Director, UC Cancer Center and Professor of Surgery, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, USA and Aurora D. Pryor, MD, Vice Chair of Surgery, Chief of Bariatric, Foregut and Advanced GI Surgery and Director. Bariatric and Metabolic Weight Loss Center. Stony Brook University Medical Center, USAVolume 1
SECTION I: Esophagus
Part One: Anatomy and Physiology of the Esophagus
1 Anatomy of the Esophagus and the Gastroesophageal Reflux Barrier
2 Esophageal Motility: Techniques Used for the Diagnosis of Esophageal Motility Disorders and for Surgical Decision Making
3 Endoscopic Evaluation of the Esophagus: Key Components for Surgeons
4 pH and Impedance Evaluation of the Esophagus
5 Radiology of the Esophagus: Barium, Computed Tomography Scan, Positron Emission Tomography Scan, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
6 Esophageal Symptoms and Selection of Diagnostic Tests
Part Two: Esophageal Motility Disorders and Diverticula
7 Pathophysiology of Gastroesophageal Reflux
8 Acid-Suppression Therapy for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and the Therapeutic Gap
9 Fundoplication for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
10 Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
11 Endoscopic Approach to Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
12 Delayed Gastric Emptying in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
13 Patient Selection for Antireflux Surgery
14 Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease With Esophageal Dysmotility, Scleroderma, and End-Stage Reflux
15 The Role of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Pulmonary Disease
16 Management of Failed Antireflux Procedures
17 Obesity and GERD
Part Three: Hypercontractile Esophageal Sphincters and Diverticula
18 Cricopharyngeal Dysfunction and Zenker Diverticulum
19 Achalasia Diagnosis and Treatment
20 Surgical Management of Mid- and Distal Esophageal Diverticula
Part Four: Paraesophageal Hernia
21 Paraesophageal Hernia: Etiology, Presentation, and Indications for Repair
22 Laparoscopic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair: Key Components of Repair
23 Mesh at the Hiatus
24 Reducing Tension: Diaphragmatic Relaxing Incisions and Esophageal Lengthening During Large Hiatal Hernia Repair
Part Five: Barrett’s Esophagus
25 Controversies in the Definition of Barrett’s Esophagus
26 Management of Barrett’s Esophagus
27 Medical and Surgical Therapy for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Barrett’s Esophagus
Part Six: Esophageal Cancer
28 Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Clinical Manifestations of Esophageal Cancer
29 Endoscopic Management of High-Grade Dysplasia and Superficial Esophageal Carcinoma
30 Endoscopic Ultrasound of the Esophagus
31 Esophageal Cancer Diagnosis and Staging
32 Neoadjuvant Treatments in Locally Advanced Esophageal Cancer
33 Esophagectomy Techniques
34 Extent of Lymphadenectomy for Esophageal Cancer
35 Options for Esophageal Replacement
36 Anastomotic Complications After Esophagectomy
37 Survivorship Pathways in Esophagectomy: Prehabilitation, Enhanced Recovery, and Rehabilitation
38 Palliative Therapy for Esophageal Cancer
Part Seven: Miscellaneous Esophageal Conditions
39 Management of Esophageal Perforation
40 Submucosal Tumors in the Esophagus and Gastroesophageal Junction
41 Esophageal Duplication Cyst
42 Caustic Esophageal Injury
SECTION II: Hernia
Part One: Abdominal Core Health, Abdominal Wall Anatomy, Workup, and Preoperative Planning for Ventral Hernia Repair
44 Mesh: Material Science of Hernia Repair
45 Primary Umbilical and Epigastric Hernias: Open and MIS Approaches
46 Ventral Hernia—MIS Approaches
47 Open Ventral Hernia Repair, Management of Contamination, and Open Abdomens
48 Parastomal Hernia—MIS Approaches
49 Open Approaches to Parastomal Hernia Repair
50 Inguinal Hernia Repair—Minimally Invasive Approaches
51 Inguinal Femoral Hernia Repair: Open Tissue-Based Approaches
52 Inguinal Hernia Repair—Open Repair With Mesh
53 Uncommon Hernias
SECTION III: Stomach and Small Intestine
Part One: Stomach
54 Gastric Volvulus
55 Anatomy and Physiology of the Stomach
56 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy of the Stomach and Small Bowel
57 Invasive and Noninvasive Access of the Stomach and Small Intestine
58 Surgery for Peptic Ulcer Disease
59 Gastric Adenocarcinoma Including Landmark Clinical Trials
60 Endoscopic Management of Early Gastric Cancers
61 Postgastrectomy Syndromes
62 Foreign Bodies and Bezoars of the Stomach and Small Intestine
63 Motility Disorders of the Stomach and Small Intestine
64 Miscellaneous Benign Lesions and Conditions of the Stomach, Duodenum, and Small Intestine
65 Surgical Disease of the Stomach and Duodenum in Infants and Children
Part Two: Morbid Obesity
66 The Obesity Pandemic
67 Medical Management of Obesity
68 Endoscopic Management of Morbid Obesity
69 Operations for Morbid Obesity
70 Management of Complications of Bariatric Surgery
Part Three: Small Intestine
71 Anatomy and Physiology of the Duodenum
72 Adenocarcinoma of the Small Intestine
73 Reoperations on the Stomach and Duodenum
74 Small Intestine
75 Small Bowel Obstruction
76 Internal Hernias: Congenital and Acquired
77 Gastric, Duodenal, and Small Intestinal Fistulas
78 Small Bowel Diverticula
79 Radiation Enteritis
80 Short Bowel Syndrome
81 Gastrointestinal Neuroendocrine Tumors
82 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
83 Gastrointestinal Lymphomas
84 Surgical Conditions of the Small Intestine in Infants and Children
85 Ileostomy
86 Suturing, Stapling, and Tissue Adhesion
87 Anatomy and Physiology of the Mesenteric Circulation
88 Mesenteric Ischemia
89 The Current Management of Aortoenteric Fistula and Visceral Artery Aneurysms
90 Visceral Arterial Trauma
Volume 2
SECTION IV: Pancreas, Biliary Tract, Liver, and Spleen
Part One: Pancreas
91 Anatomy, Physiology, and Embryology of the Pancreas
92 Genetic Syndromes Associated With Pancreatic Disease
93 Acute Pancreatitis
94 Chronic Pancreatitis
95 Pseudocysts and Other Complications of Pancreatitis
96 Endoscopic and Minimally Invasive Therapy for Complications of Pancreatitis
97 Imaging of and Radiologic Intervention in the Pancreas
98 Pancreatic Cancer
99 Periampullary Tumors
100 Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Neoplasms
101 Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
102 Primary Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasms
103 Unusual Pancreatic Tumors
104 Techniques of Pancreatic Resection for Cancer
105 Minimally Invasive Pancreas Surgery
106 Prevention and Management of Complications of Pancreatic Surgery
107 Landmark Trials for Pancreatic Cancer
108 Endoscopic Interventions for Pancreatic Malignancies
109 Pancreatic Trauma
110 Pancreatic Problems in Infants and Children
111 Total Pancreatectomy With Islet Autotransplantation
Part Two: Biliary Tract
112 Embryology, Anatomy, and Physiology of the Biliary Tract
113 Imaging and Radiologic Intervention in the Biliary Tract
114 Endoscopic Evaluation and Management of Biliary Disease
115 Management of Cholecystitis and Cholelithiasis
116 Management of Common Bile Duct Stones
117 Biliary Dyskinesia and Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction
118 Management of Gallbladder Cancer and Premalignant Gallbladder Lesions
119 Biliary Tract Tumors
120 Prevention and Management of Iatrogenic Bile Duct Injury
121 Operative Management of Biliary Stricture
122 Cystic Disorders of the Bile Ducts
123 Surgical Treatment of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
124 Recurrent Pyogenic Cholangitis and Intrahepatic Stone Diseases
125 Biliary Parasitic Disease
Part Three: Liver
126 Anatomy, Physiology, and Embryology of the Liver
127 Liver Imaging
128 Assessment of Hepatic Function and Preoperative Hepatic Optimization
129 Perioperative Management and Nutritional Support in Patients With Liver and Biliary Tract Disease
130 Hepatic Cysts
131 Infections of the Liver
132 Management of Hepatobiliary Injury
133 Operative Techniques and Principles of Hepatic Resection
134 Minimally Invasive Techniques of Hepatic Resection
135 Management of Colorectal Liver Metastases
136 Ablative Therapies for Hepatic Neoplasms
137 Liver Transplantation
138 Transplant Oncology
139 Intraarterial Therapy and Hepatic Artery Infusion Chemotherapy
140 Liver Failure and Bioartificial Liver Support
141 Vascular Diseases of the Liver
142 Medical Diseases of the Liver for the Surgeon
143 Benign Hepatic Neoplasms
144 Management of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
145 Management of Primary Malignant Hepatic Neoplasms Other Than Hepatocellular Cancer
146 Management of Noncolorectal Liver Metastases
147 Management of Portal Hypertension
148 Radiotherapy for Liver Tumors
149 Nonhepatic Surgery in Patients With Cirrhosis
Part Four: Spleen
150 Anatomy and Physiology of the Spleen
151 Splenectomy for Conditions Other Than Trauma
152 Minimally Invasive Surgical and Image-Guided Interventional Approaches to the Spleen
153 Management of Splenic Trauma in Adults and Children
Part Five: Adrenal
154 Management of Incidentally Found Adrenal Masses
155 Open and Minimally Invasive Approaches to Adrenal Tumors
SECTION V: Colon, Rectum, and Anus
Part One: Anatomy, Physiology, and Diagnosis of Colorectal and Anal Diseases
157 Operative Anatomy of the Colon, Rectum, and Anus
158 Colonic Motility, Anorectal Physiology, Pelvic Floor Anatomy and Function
159 Advanced Endoscopic Imaging and Therapeutic Interventions
160 Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Rectal Cancer
Part Two: Benign Colon, Rectal, and Anal Conditions
161 Diagnosis and Management of Fecal Incontinence
162 Low Anterior Resection Syndrome and Colonic Dysmotility
163 Obstructed Defecation Syndrome and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
164 Rectovaginal and Rectourethral Fistulas
165 Rectal Prolapse: External Rectal Prolapse and Internal Intussusception
166 Pilonidal Disease and Perianal Hidradenitis
167 Emergent Care of the Victim of Colorectal Trauma
168 Colonic Intussusception and Volvulus
169 Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding
170 Acute Diverticulitis
171 Rectal Pain and Bleeding: Hemorrhoids and Anal Fissures
172 Perirectal Abscess and Fistula-in-Ano
173 Infectious Colitis and Proctitis
Part Three: Inflammatory Diseases
174 Concepts in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Management
175 Operative Therapy for Ulcerative Colitis: A Minimally Invasive Approach
176 Surgery for Crohn’s Disease
177 Appendix
Part Four: Neoplastic Disease
178 Inherited Colorectal Cancer and the Genetics of Colorectal Cancer
179 Transanal Approaches to Early Rectal Cancer
180 Sphincter-Preserving TME for Rectal Cancer: Open, Laparoscopic, Robotic, and Transanal TME
181 Abdominoperineal Resection for Rectal Cancer
182 Minimally Invasive Approaches to Colon Cancer
183 Principles of Management of Recurrent and Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
184 Anal Dysplasia and Anal Cancers
185 Retrorectal Tumors
186 Rare Colorectal Malignancies
187 Adjuvant and Neoadjuvant Therapy for Colorectal Cancer: Molecular-Based Therapy Including Landmark Trials
188 HIPEC for Appendiceal and Colorectal Cancers
Part Five: Techniques and Pearls
189 Anastomotic Leaks
190 Ostomy Construction and Management: Personalizing the Stoma for the Patient
191 Reducing the Risk of Infection in the Elective and Emergent Colectomy Patient
192 Reoperative Pelvic Surgery
193 Enhanced Recovery Protocols in Colorectal Surgery
194 Colorectal Surgery in Patients With Obesity
195 Delivering High-Quality and Equitable Surgical Care: Quality Metrics, Improvement, and Implementation
SECTION VI: Retroperitoneum
196 Management of Intraabdominal and Retroperitoneal Sarcomas
ISBN:
9780443112966
Page Count:
2400
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