Master Techniques in Surgery: Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery
Author | : Keith Lillemoe |
Publisher | : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins |
Total Pages | : 441 |
Release | : 2012-10-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781608311729 |
ISBN-13 | : 1608311724 |
Rating | : 4/5 (724 Downloads) |
Download or read book Master Techniques in Surgery: Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery written by Keith Lillemoe and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery is part of the Master Techniques in Surgery Series, which presents common and advanced procedures in the major subspecialties of general surgery. The series is overseen by Josef E. Fischer, MD, editor of the classic two-volume reference Mastery of Surgery. Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery depicts surgery of the liver, hepatobiliary tree, and pancreas, including cholecystectomy and hepatic resections. Both laparoscopic and open procedures are depicted. The book is written by acknowledged master surgeons, emphasizes surgical procedures, and is lavishly illustrated with original full-color drawings. Each chapter briefly assesses indications, contraindications, and preoperative planning before fully explaining and illustrating the procedure in step-by-step detail. Outcomes, complications, and follow-up are also discussed. Each chapter ends with a brief reference list. A companion website will offer the fully searchable content of the book and procedural videos.