Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery - Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource, 7th Edition

by Rowan W. Parks, MB BCh BAO MD FRCSI FRCS(Ed) FFST(Ed), Stephen J. Wigmore, BSc MBBS MD FRCS(Ed) FRCP(Ed) FRSE, Simon Paterson-Brown and O. James Garden, CBE BSc MB ChB MD DSc(Hon) FRCS(Glas) FRCS(Ed), FRCP(Ed) FRSE FRACS(Hon) FRCSCan(Hon) FACS(Hon), FRCS(Hon) FCSHK(Hon) FRCSI(Hon)

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ISBN: 9780702084607

Publication Date: 11-07-2023

Page Count: 280

Imprint: Elsevier

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Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery provides a short, up-to-date and practical reference guide for surgical trainees and established consultants needing a refresher.

The seventh edition has been edited and fully revised by respected experts in their fields, and provides a full list of current references and relevant resources. It covers the breadth of surgery of the liver, biliary system and pancreas, including perioperative care, the biology of hepatobiliary cancers, and transplantation.

This volume is part of the Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice series, the pre-eminent reference for trainees in general surgery and those preparing for the FRCS examinations. Each volume summarises key issues within each surgical sub-specialty and provides evidence-based recommendations to support practice.

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Key Features
- Concise and easy to follow – ideal for exam revision or as a refresher aid
- Fully updated with latest evidence on recent developments, management issues and operative procedures
- Complete contemporary information on the investigation, diagnosis and management of hepatobiliary diseases
- High quality illustrations to highlight key areas
- Details of relevant investigations and evidence-based recommendations to support practice
- Key references to support content, plus a comprehensive list of references in the accompanying eBook
- Links to recommended online videos for further learning
Contents

1. Hepatic, biliary and pancreatic anatomy
2. Liver function and failure
3. Perioperative care in HPB surgery
4. HPB Cancer biology
5. Benign liver lesions
6. Primary malignant tumours of the liver
7. Colorectal liver metastases
8. Non-colorectal hepatic metastases
9. Portal hypertension and liver transplantation
10. Pancreas and islet transplantation
11. The spleen and adrenal glands
12. Gallstones
13. Benign biliary tract diseases
14. Malignant lesions of the biliary tract
15. Complicated acute pancreatitis
16. Chronic pancreatitis
17. Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
18. Cystic and neuroendocrine tumours of the pancreas
19. Hepatobiliary and pancreatic trauma
Authors

Rowan W. Parks, MB BCh BAO MD FRCSI FRCS(Ed) FFST(Ed), Professor of Surgical Sciences, Clinical Surgery, University of Edinburgh, Honorary Consultant Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic SurgeonRoyal Infirmary of Edinburgh, UK, Stephen J. Wigmore, BSc MBBS MD FRCS(Ed) FRCP(Ed) FRSE, Regius Professor of Clinical Surgery, University of Edinburgh, Honorary Consultant Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgeon, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, UK, Simon Paterson-Brown, Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer, Clinical Surgery, The University of Edinburgh; Consultant General and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK and O. James Garden, CBE BSc MB ChB MD DSc(Hon) FRCS(Glas) FRCS(Ed), FRCP(Ed) FRSE FRACS(Hon) FRCSCan(Hon) FACS(Hon), FRCS(Hon) FCSHK(Hon) FRCSI(Hon), Professor Emeritus, Clinical Surgery, Director, Edinburgh Surgery Online, University of Edinburgh, UK
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