Surgical Diseases of the Pancreas and Biliary Tree

• Covers the most common and clinically relevant diseases encountered by general and pancreatobiliary surgeons
• Provides a systematic approach to patients based on the most updated literature
• Provides evidence-based decision-making approach

About this book

This book provides an evidence-based approach to the diagnosis and surgical management of the diseases of the pancreas and biliary tree, highlighting the most recent findings. The chapters are designed to accompany the reader on a step-by-step approach to the patient, providing the latest evidence to justify each recommendation. Wherever feasible and indicated, emphasis is placed on the use of tables and algorithms to simplify decision-making.

The information contained in this well-referenced book is thus relevant not only to practicing pancreatobiliary and general surgeons, but also offers valuable guidance for surgical trainees.

This book covers 14 diseases of the pancreas and biliary tree, from the more common gallstones and common bile duct stones, acute and chronic pancreatitis, to more complex benign conditions such as biliary fistulae and strictures, as well as cystic tumors of the pancreas, and finally the major malignancies include gallbladder cancer, pancreatic cancer and hilar cholangiocarcinoma. 

Reviews

“The book addresses all aspects of the pancreas and biliary tree from embryological development to the variety of pathologies. This is perhaps its greatest strength -- the ability to progress from the development of the foregut structures on through function and the treatment of common diseases. … This is a very nice addition to the field of pancreas and biliary surgery. … it is an excellent book that will serve its intended audience well.” (Peter Nau, Doody's Book Reviews, December 7, 2018)

Table of contents (17 chapters)

·        Anatomy of the Pancreas and Biliary Tree

Pages 1-26

Zambirinis, Constantinos P. (et al.)

·        Physiology of the Biliary Tree

Pages 27-43

Hu, Richard (et al.)

·        Physiology of the Pancreas

Pages 45-63

Hu, Richard (et al.)

·        Gallbladder Stones and Common Bile Duct Stones

Pages 65-120

Cox, Michael R., MB, MS, FRACS

·        B Choledochal Cysts

Pages 121-147

Stringer, Mark D

·        External Biliary Fistula (EBF): The Bare, Prepare and Repair (BPR) Approach to Management

Pages 149-177

Saxena, Rajan (et al.)

·        Benign Biliary Strictures

Pages 179-207

Loh, Rachel (et al.)

·        Portal Biliopathy

Pages 209-218

Sarma, Moinak Sen (et al.)

·        Acute Pancreatitis

Pages 219-240

Windsor, John A.

·        Chronic Pancreatitis

Pages 241-279

Ramesh, Hariharan

·        Non-mucinous Cystic Lesions of the Pancreas

Pages 281-310

Bharathy, Kishore G. S. (et al.)

·        Mucinous Tumours of the Pancreas

Pages 311-332

Rao, Rohith G., MB BS FRCS (et al.)

·        Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumours

Pages 333-343

Tamburrino, Domenico (et al.)

·        Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma

Pages 345-389

Reames, Bradley N. (et al.)

·        Gallbladder Cancer

Pages 391-426

Chaudhari, Vikram (et al.)

·        Pancreatic Cancer

Pages 427-469

Barreto, Savio George

·        Perioperative Patient Care in Pancreatobiliary Surgery: From Preoperative Assessment to ERAS

Pages 471-482

Lassen, Kristoffer (et al.)