cover image - Shackelford's Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, 2 Volume Set, 9th Edition
ISBN: 9780443112966
Copyright: 2026
Page Count: 2400
Imprint: Elsevier
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Shackelford's Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, 2 Volume Set, 9th Edition

by Syed A. Ahmad, MD and Aurora D. Pryor, MD

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cover image - Shackelford's Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, 2 Volume Set, 9th Edition
ISBN: 9780443112966
Copyright: 2026
Page Count: 2400
Imprint: Elsevier
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    • Features an abundance of beautifully detailed intraoperative and laparoscopic photographs, as well as radiographs and line drawings, to enhance and clarify the text.

    • Emphasizes the use of short videos as a learning tool to help trainees grasp complex concepts and steps of operations.

    • Presents essential information, such as lists of differential diagnoses, in tabular format for quick reference.

    • Discusses recent, major advances in minimally invasive surgery and robotic surgery

    • Covers both adult and pediatric conditions

    • Edited by premier authorities

    • Includes chapters that are carefully chosen to reflect important topics written by key subject matter experts

    • The editors have modernized the chapters, including condensed focus on anatomy and physiology, updated management schemas and approaches, inclusion of landmark clinical trials, and addition of chapters they felt needed be included that were not in the past editions (e.g. more focused chapters on endoscopic management of esophageal, gastric and rectal disease, a broader focus on surgical management of chronic pancreatitis, cystic diseases of the pancreas, islet autotransplantation, gallbladder cancer, transplantation for oncologic indications, hepatic artery infusion pumps, adrenal tumors, and retroperitoneal sarcomas)

    • Editors have added chapters/ content reflecting newer endoluminal approaches to benign and malignant diseases, newer treatment algorithms based on recent clinical trials, and an emphasis on minimally invasive approaches to complex GI operations.  Each chapter will highlight key references that surgeons and trainees should be familiar with as landmark papers.

    • The lead editors have selected six highly qualified Associate Editors with diverse and inclusive backgrounds.  The six Associate Editors are international subject matter experts and leaders in the field of surgery.

    • Selection of contributors will attempt to include new leaders in the field with an emphasis on diversity.  Approximately 50% of contributors will be new.

    • Editors will work with contributors to include videos to highlight operations, synoptic operative reports, and newer technology that are on the horizon that surgeons should be aware of with regards to development.

    • Emphasis on diversity with associate editors and contributors.

    • Editors will emphasize to all authors the inclusion of pictures/ artwork when appropriate to enhance visual offerings.  They will also emphasize the use of short videos as a learning tool throughout. Videos are an increasingly useful tool

  • VOLUME 1

    SECTION I

    Esophagus (Section Editor Christy Dunst)

    PART ONE

    Evaluation of the Esophagus

    1. Anatomy and Physiology of the Esophagus (from original chapters 1, 2, 4)

    1. Esophageal Symptoms and Selection of Diagnostic Tests (old 2, 5 combo)

    1. Esophageal Motility: Techniques used for the Diagnosis of Esophageal Motility Disorders and for Surgical Decision Making (include HREM, FLIP) (old ch 2, 5, 8)

    1. Evaluation of the Esophageal Mucosa (including Novel Diagnostic Technologies: Mucosal Impedance, Optical Coherence Tomography, Endomicroscopy) (old 3 and 10)

    1. Radiology of the Esophagus:Barium, Computed Tomography Scan, Positron Emission Tomography Scan, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (old 6)

    1. Endoscopic Evaluation of the Esophagus and Endoscopic Ultrasonography of the Esophagus (old 7)

    1. pH and Impedance Evaluation of the Esophagus (old 9, several others redundant)

    PART TWO

    Esophageal Motility Disorders and Diverticula

    1. Cricopharyngeal Dysfunction and Zenker Diverticulum

    1. Surgical Management of Mid- and Distal Esophageal Diverticula

    1. Medical, Endoscopic and Surgical Therapies for Achalasia. (needs better pictures)

    PART THREE

    Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

    1. Etiology, Natural History and Complications of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, including Predictors of Progressive Disease (expand old 16, incl 15)

    1. Acid-Suppression Therapy for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and the Therapeutic Gap (pics or tables needed)

    1. Fundoplication for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (old was out of order)

    1. Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (needed better pics)

    1. Endoscopic Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

    1. Options to Address Delayed Gastric Emptying in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (needs pics)

    1. Management of Failed Fundoplications, End-Stage Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, and Scleroderma

    PART FOUR

    Barrett’s Esophagus

    1. Definition and Epidemiology of Barrett Esophagus and Risk Factors for Progression

    1. Medical and Surgical Therapy for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Barrett’s Esophagus

    1. Endoscopic Therapy for Barrett’s Esophagus or Dysplasia (need pics)

    PART SIX

    Esophageal Cancer

    1. Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Clinical Manifestations of Esophageal Cancer (need pics)

    1. Esophageal Cancer Diagnosis and Staging

    1. Endoscopic Management of High-Grade Dysplasia and Superficial Esophageal Carcinoma

    1. Neoadjuvant and Definitive Therapy for Esophageal Cancer (include landmark trials)

    1. Surgical Approaches to Remove the Esophagus: Open (need pics)

    1. Surgical Approaches to Remove the Esophagus: Minimally Invasive and Robotic

    1. Extent of Lymphadenectomy for Esophageal Cancer

    1. Options for Esophageal Replacement

    1. Palliative Therapy for Esophageal Cancer

    1. Anastomotic Complications After Esophagectomy: Frequency, Prevention, and Management

    PART SEVEN

    Miscellaneous Esophageal Conditions

    1. Nonreflux Esophagitis

    1. Submucosal Tumors in the Esophagus and Gastroesophageal Junction

    1. Caustic Esophageal Injury

    1. Etiology and Management of Esophageal Perforations and Leaks

    SECTION II

    Hernia (Section Editor Ajita Prabhu)

    1. Basic Concepts and Factors Associated with Ventral Hernia Recurrence

    1. Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    1. Ventral Hernia and Abdominal Release Procedures (expand – likely 3-4 chapters)

    1. Inguinal Hernia Repair: Laparoscopic and Robotic

    1. Inguinal Hernia Repair: Open with Mesh

    1. Inguinal Hernia Repair: Open tissue repair

    1. Lumbar, Pelvic, and Uncommon Hernias

    1. Mesh: Material Science of Hernia Repair

    SECTION III

    Stomach and Small Intestine (Section Editor Anne Lidor)

    PART ONE

    Paraesophageal Hernia

    1. Paraesophageal Hernia: Etiology, Presentation, and Indications for Repair

    1. Laparoscopic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair: Technique, Outcomes, and Management of Complications

    1. Diaphragmatic Relaxing Incisions for Crural Tension During Hiatal Hernia Repair (need better pics)

    1. Collis Gastroplasty for a Foreshortened Esophagus

    1. Gastric Volvulus

    1. Mesh at the Hiatus

    PART TWO

    Stomach

    1. Anatomy and Physiology of the Stomach

    1. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy of the Stomach and Small Bowel

    1. Access and Intubation of the Stomach and Small Intestine

    1. Surgery for Peptic Ulcer Disease (include MIS approaches)

    1. Gastric Adenocarcinoma (need new), including Landmark Clinical Trials for Gastric Cancers

    1. Endoscopic Management of Early Gastric Cancers

    1. Postgastrectomy Syndromes

    1. Foreign Bodies and Bezoars of the Stomach and Small Intestine

    1. Motility Disorders of the Stomach and Small Intestine

    1. Miscellaneous Benign Lesions and Conditions of the Stomach, Duodenum, and Small Intestine

    1. Surgical Diseases of the Stomach and Duodenum in Infants and Children

    PART THREE

    Morbid Obesity

    1. The Obesity Pandemic

    1. Medical Management of Obesity

    1. Endoscopic Management of Mo

  • 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, USA

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