Therapeutic Endoscopy In The Gastrointestinal Tract

This book, written by experts on gastroenterology and digestive surgery, provides comprehensive and detailed descriptions of all established and newly developed interventional endoscopic procedures. For each procedure, it addresses: indications; staff, instrumental and technical requirements; and results, potential complications and their management. Also featuring a wealth of images and drawings of the procedures, as well as helpful hints and tips, the book offers a valuable resource for young and seasoned internists and surgeons alike, as well as endoscopy specialists in other fields.

This important full-color atlas, written by pioneers in the field, provides complete, superbly illustrated coverage of both new and established techniques in GI endoscopy. Now fully updated with the newest interventional procedures.The book uses more than 500 high-definition watercolors derived from operative photographs which simulate the physician's cognitive visual experience while performing the procedures, and thus recreating both the look and feel of actual surgery. The accompanying text leads you step-by-step through each operation, and highlights both special tips and potential pitfalls. Thorough and usefully illustrated, this unique book will prove indispensable for all gastroenterologists and endoscopic surgeons.New topics include: Endoscopy mucosal en bloc resection for early gastrointestinal cancers, self-expandable metallic enteral stents, self-expandable metallic stents for Klatskin tumor, treatment of intraabdominal abscesses, and more.

This unique book is the first to focus on diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy in gastrointestinal and pancreatico-biliary diseases. It provides an in-depth overview of the state of the art in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy of both the digestive tract and the pancreatico-biliary ductal system, and documents the latest innovations in the field. The first part of the book addresses advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy of the digestive tract, discussing bariatric endoscopic surgery, and the treatment of neoplasia and precancerous lesions of the upper and lower GI tract, motor disorders, GERD, strictures, fistulae and bleeding. The second part of the book is explores ERCP and EUS procedures, covering the diagnosis and therapy of biliary ductal system and pancreatic diseases. Each chapter includes an abundance of color images that document in detail the devices, operative techniques and outcomes. Written by leading internationally renowned experts, the book is a valuable resource for both specialists and residents in gastroenterology and surgery.

An illustrated guide to the practice of therapeutic endoscopy. International experts have contributed superbly illustrated chapters which reflect the international coverage of endoscopy. Illustrated with colour line illustrations and photographs this practical book sets out the steps involved in different endoscopic procedures and draws attention to the tricks and traps, complications and results that can ensue. Superbly illustrated in four colour Step by step guide to all therapeutic endoscopic procedures Reflects worldwide practice Edited by four of the worlds leading endoscopists Very clinical scope Includes complications and how to avoid them New chapter on mucosal resection New chapter on endosonographically guided fine needle aspiration Over 100 new line illustrations in two colour Updating of all existing chapters

Praise for the previous edition:This work has great visual appeal and superb images...a superior text that will undoubtedly withstand the test of time.--GastroenterologyWritten and edited by internationally renowned specialists, the second edition of Gastroenterological Endoscopy covers the entire spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for the upper and lower GI tract and provides an up-to-date overview of GI disorders. The book opens with a section on the development and technology of endoscopy, followed by an expanded section on issues related to patient care, such as informed consent, sedation, and special clinical conditions. The discussion of techniques for the diagnosis of GI diseases ranges from enteroscopy and colonoscopy to recent advances in capsule endoscopy and chromoendoscopy. New to the section on therapeutic procedures is coverage of such topics as dilation techniques, resection, ablation, and dissection. The book closes with a chapter on pediatric endoscopy.Features of the second edition: Thirteen new chapters present current developments in the specialty, including evidence-based approaches, natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) and hybrid procedures, endoscopic therapy in obesity, and therapeutic endosonography Insightful contributions are presented in a format that aids rapid reference to key topics 1,820 high-quality illustrations and endoscopic images, including over 1,135 in full-color, demonstrate anatomy and pathophysiology Already a standard in the field, this text is an essential desk reference for all clinicians in gastroenterology, internal medicine, and GI surgery. Residents and fellows in these specialties will also greatly appreciate its easily accessible wealth of information and visual appeal.