Laparoscopic Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer : Surgical Technique and Lymphadenectomy / / edited by Chang-Ming Huang, Chao-Hui Zheng

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910300224003321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Dordrecht : , : Springer Netherlands : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2015
• ISBN: 94-017-9873-7
• Edizione: [1st ed. 2015.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (357 p.)
• Disciplina: 610; 616.33; 616994; 617.05
• Soggetti: Cancer - Treatment; Endoscopic surgery; Gastroenterology; Cancer Therapy; Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters.
• Nota di contenuto: Summary of anatomy and physiology of perigastric lymphatic system -- The current status and development of laparoscopic lymph node dissection for gastric cancer -- Preoperative notes of laparoscopic lymph node dissection for gastric cancer -- Laparoscopic infrapyloric area lymph node dissection for gastric cancer -- Laparoscopic suprapancreatic area lymph node dissection for gastric cancer -- Laparoscopic splenic hilar area lymph node dissection for gastric cancer -- Laparoscopic cardiac area lymph node dissection for gastric cancer -- Reconstruction of the digestive tract after laparoscopic gastrectomy for gastric cancer -- Prevention and treatment of complications associated with laparoscopic surgery for gastric cancer.
• Sommario/riassunto: This book presents surgical techniques and detailed illustrations of laparoscopic gastrectomy for gastric cancer, focusing on effective, concise steps and techniques. It describes in detail the perigastric anatomy, and the incidences of each anatomical structure are analyzed statistically. It also discusses lessons learned and best practices in the ; management of gastric cancer patients, and includes video captures of precise operational techniques -essential resources for gastrointestinal laparoscopic surgeons. Given its close connection to clinical practice, it offers a valuable reference work for general surgeons and residents. Editor Chang-Ming Huang is a Professor at the Department of Gastric Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, China. Editor Chao-Hui Zheng is an Associate Professor at the same department.