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Record Nr.

UNINA9910337518903321

Titolo

The Internist's Guide to Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal Surgery    / / edited by Craig Rezac, Kristen Donohue

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Humana, , 2019

ISBN

3-319-96631-6

Edizione

[1st ed. 2019.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (180 pages)

Collana

Clinical Gastroenterology, , 2197-7399

Disciplina

617.43

Soggetti

Gastroenterology 

Minimally invasive surgery

Gastroenterology

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Introduction -- Endoscopic Interventions -- Benign Esophageal Disease -- Malignant: Esophageal Cancers -- Esophageal Surgery -- Gallbladder -- Minimally Invasive Liver Surgery -- Minimally Invasive Pancreatic Surgery -- Minimally Invasive Small Bowel Surgery -- Malignant Colorectal Surgery -- Benign: Volvulus, Diverticulitis -- Minimally Invasive Hernia Surgery.

Sommario/riassunto

This book provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery, specifically for the medical internist. Organized by organ system, the text reviews the pathophysiology, workup, treatment, and surgical options for diseases inherent to gastrointestinal surgery. The book also focuses on when and who to refer to for consultation by a minimally invasive surgeon, as well as what to expect in the immediate and long term post-operative period. Written by experts in the field, The Internist's Guide to Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal Surgery is a valuable resource for medical internists on minimally invasive GI surgery and how best to care for these patients in the pre and post-operative setting. .