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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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.
    • 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
  • VOLUME 1

    SECTION I Esophagus
    PART ONE Evaluation of the Esophagus

    1. Anatomy and Physiology of the Esophagus
    2. Esophageal Symptoms and Selection of Diagnostic Tests
    3. Esophageal Motility: Techniques used for the Diagnosis of Esophageal Motility Disorders and for Surgical Decision Making
    4. Evaluation of the Esophageal Mucosa
    5. Radiology of the Esophagus:Barium, Computed Tomography Scan, Positron Emission Tomography Scan, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
    6. Endoscopic Evaluation of the Esophagus and Endoscopic Ultrasonography of the Esophagus
    7. pH and Impedance Evaluation of the Esophagus

    PART TWO Esophageal Motility Disorders and Diverticula
    8. Cricopharyngeal Dysfunction and Zenker Diverticulum
    9. Surgical Management of Mid- and Distal Esophageal Diverticula
    10. Medical, Endoscopic and Surgical Therapies for Achalasia

    PART THREE Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
    11. Etiology, Natural History and Complications of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, including Predictors of Progressive Disease
    12. Acid-Suppression Therapy for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and the Therapeutic Gap
    13. Fundoplication for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
    14. Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
    15. Endoscopic Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
    16. Options to Address Delayed Gastric Emptying in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
    17. Management of Failed Fundoplications, End-Stage Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, and Scleroderma

    PART FOUR Barrett’s Esophagus
    18. Definition and Epidemiology of Barrett Esophagus and Risk Factors for Progression
    19. Medical and Surgical Therapy for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Barrett’s Esophagus
    20. Endoscopic Therapy for Barrett’s Esophagus or Dysplasia

    PART SIX Esophageal Cancer
    21. Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Clinical Manifestations of Esophageal Cancer
    22. Esophageal Cancer Diagnosis and Staging
    23. Endoscopic Management of High-Grade Dysplasia and Superficial Esophageal Carcinoma
    24. Neoadjuvant and Definitive Therapy for Esophageal Cancer
    25. Surgical Approaches to Remove the Esophagus: Open
    26. Surgical Approaches to Remove the Esophagus: Minimally Invasive and Robotic
    27. Extent of Lymphadenectomy for Esophageal Cancer
    28. Options for Esophageal Replacement
    29. Palliative Therapy for Esophageal Cancer
    30. Anastomotic Complications After Esophagectomy: Frequency, Prevention, and Management

    PART SEVEN Miscellaneous Esophageal Conditions
    31. Nonreflux Esophagitis
    32. Submucosal Tumors in the Esophagus and Gastroesophageal Junction
    33. Caustic Esophageal Injury
    34. Etiology and Management of Esophageal Perforations and Leaks

    SECTION II Hernia
    35. Basic Concepts and Factors Associated with Ventral Hernia Recurrence
    36. Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    27. Ventral Hernia and Abdominal Release Procedures (expand – likely 3-4 chapters)
    38. Inguinal Hernia Repair: Laparoscopic and Robotic
    39. Inguinal Hernia Repair: Open with Mesh
    40. Inguinal Hernia Repair: Open tissue repair
    41. Lumbar, Pelvic, and Uncommon Hernias
    42. Mesh: Material Science of Hernia Repair

    SECTION III Stomach and Small Intestine
    PART ONE Paraesophageal Hernia
    43. Paraesophageal Hernia: Etiology, Presentation, and Indications for Repair
    44. Laparoscopic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair: Technique, Outcomes, and Management of Complications
    45. Diaphragmatic Relaxing Incisions for Crural Tension During Hiatal Hernia Repair
    46. Collis Gastroplasty for a Foreshortened Esophagus
    47. Gastric Volvulus
    48. Mesh at the Hiatus

    PART TWO Stomach
    49. Anatomy and Physiology of the Stomach
    50. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy of the Stomach and Small Bowel
    51. Access and Intubation of the Stomach and Small Intestine
    52. Surgery for Peptic Ulcer Disease
    53. Gastric Adenocarcinoma
    54. Endoscopic Management of Early Gastric Cancers
    55. Postgastrectomy Syndromes
    56. Foreign Bodies and Bezoars of the Stomach and Small Intestine
    57. Motility Disorders of the Stomach and Small Intestine
    58. Miscellaneous Benign Lesions and Conditions of the Stomach, Duodenum, and Small Intestine
    59. Surgical Diseases of the Stomach and Duodenum in Infants and Children

    PART THREE Morbid Obesity
    60. The Obesity Pandemic
    61. Medical Management of Obesity
    62. Endoscopic Management of Morbid Obesity
    63. Operations for Morbid Obesity
    64. Mangement of Complications of Bariatric Surgery

    PART FOUR Small Intestine
    65. Anatomy and Physiology of the Duodenum
    66. Adenocarcinoma of the Small Intestine
    67. Reoperations on the Stomach and Duodenum
    68. Anatomy and Physiology of the Small Intestine
    69. Small Bowel Obstruction
    70. Internal Hernias: Congenital and Acquired
    71. Gastric, Duodenal, and Small Intestinal Fistulas
    72. Small Bowel Diverticula
    73. Radiation Enteritis
    74. Short Bowel Syndrome
    75. Gastrointestinal Neuroendocrine Tumors
    76. Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
    77. Gastrointestinal Lymphomas
    78. Surgical Conditions of the Small Intestine in Infants and Children
    79. Ileostomy
    80. Suturing, Stapling, and Tissue Adhesion
    81. Anatomy and Physiology of the Mesenteric Circulation
    82. Mesenteric Ischemia
    83. Aortoenteric Fistula and Visceral Artery Aneurysms
    84. Mesenteric Arterial Trauma

    VOLUME 2

    SECTION IV Pancreas, Biliary Tract, Liver, and Spleen
    PART ONE Pancreas
    85. Anatomy, Physiology, and Embryology of the Pancreas
    86. Acute Pancreatitis
    87. Chronic Pancreatitis
    88. Pseudocysts and Other Complications of Pancreatitis
    89. Endoscopic and Minimally Invasive Therapy for Complications of Pancreatitis
    90. Imaging and Radiologic Intervention in the Pancreas
    91. Pancreatic Cancer, excluding periampullary disease
    92. Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
    93. Perimamullary Tumors
    94. Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Pancreas
    95. Management of IPMN
    96. Primary Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasms
    97. Unusual Pancreatic Tumors
    98. Techniques of Pancreatic Resection for Cancer
    99. Minimally Invasive Pancreas Surgery
    100. Pancreatic Trauma
    101. Pancreatic Problems in Infants and Children

  • 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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