Current Surgical Therapy (13th Edition)

Description

An ideal resource for written, oral, and recertifying board study, as well as an excellent reference for everyday clinical practice, Current Surgical Therapy, 13th Edition, provides trusted, authoritative advice on today’s best treatment and management options for general surgery. Residents and practitioners alike appreciate the consistent, highly formatted approach to each topic, as well as the practical, hands-on advice on selecting and implementing current surgical approaches from today’s preeminent general surgeons.

Key Features

• Provides thoroughly updated information throughout all 263 chapters, including focused revisions to the most in-demand topics such as management of rectal cancer, inguinal hernia, and colon cancer.
• Presents each topic using the same easy-to-follow format: disease presentation, pathophysiology, diagnostics, and surgical therapy.
• Includes seven all-new chapters: REBOA in Resuscitation of the Trauma Patient, Treatment of Varicose Veins, Management of Infected Grafts, Radiation for Pancreatic Malignancies, Pneumatosis Intestinalis, Proper Use of Cholecystostomy Tubes, and Pelvic Fractures.
• Integrates all minimally invasive surgical techniques into relevant chapters where they are now standard management.
• Discusses which approach to take, how to avoid or minimize complications, and what outcomes to expect.
• Features full-color images throughout, helping you visualize key steps in each procedure.
• Helps you achieve better outcomes and ensure faster recovery times for your patients.
• Provides a quick, efficient review prior to surgery and when preparing for surgical boards and ABSITEs.
• Enhanced eBook version included with purchase, which allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices

Table of Contents

1. Section 1. Esophagus
   1. Esophageal Function Tests
   2. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
   3. New Approaches to Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (LINX)
   4. The Management of Barrett’s Esophagus
   5. The Endoscopic Treatment of Barrett’s Esophagus
   6. The Management of Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia
   7. The Management of Pharyngeal Esophageal (Zenker’s) Diverticula
   8. The Management of Achalasia of the Esophagus
   9. The Management of Disorders of Esophageal Motility
   10. The Management of Esophageal Carcinoma
   11. Neoadjuvant and Adjuvant Therapy of Esophageal Cancer
   12. The Use of Esophageal Stents
   13. The Management of Esophageal Perforation
2. Section 2. Stomach
   1. The Management of Benign Gastric Ulcer
   2. The Management of Duodenal Ulcers
   3. The Management of the Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
   4. The Management of the Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
   5. The Management of Gastric Adenocarcinoma
   6. Familial Gastric Cancer
   7. The Management of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
   8. The Management of Morbid Obesity
3. Section 3. Small Bowel
   1. The Management of Small Bowel Obstruction
   2. The Management of Crohn’s Disease of the Small Bowel
   3. The Use of Strictureplasty in Crohn’s Disease
   4. The Management of Small Bowel Tumors
   5. The Management of Diverticulosis of the Small Bowel
   6. The Management of Motility Disorders of the Stomach and Small Bowel
   7. The Management of Short Bowel Syndrome
   8. The Management of Enterocutaneous Fistulas
4. Section 4. Large Bowel
   1. Preoperative Bowel Preparation: Is it Necessary?
   2. The Management of Diverticular Disease of the Colon
   3. The Management of Chronic Ulcerative Colitis
   4. The Management of Toxic Megacolon
   5. The Management of Crohn’s Colitis
   6. The Management of Ischemic Colitis
   7. The Management of Clostridium Difficile Colitis
   8. The Management of Large Bowel Obstruction
   9. Enteral Stents in the Treatment of Colonic Obstruction
   10. The Management of Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction (Ogilvie’s Syndrome)
   11. The Management of Colonic Volvulus
   12. The Management of Rectal Prolapse
   13. The Management of Solitary Rectal Ulcer Syndrome
   14. The Surgical Management of Constipation
   15. The Management of Radiation Injury to the Small and Large Bowel
   16. Surgical Management of the Polyposis Syndromes
   17. The Management of Colon Cancer
   18. The Management of Rectal Cancer
   19. The Management of Tumors of the Anal Region
   20. The Use of PET Scanning in The Management of Colorectal Cancer
   21. Neoadjuvant and Adjuvant Treatment for Colorectal Cancer
   22. The Management of Colon Polyps
   23. Management of Peritoneal Surface Malignancies
   24. The Management of Acute Appendicitis
   25. The Management of Hemorrhoids
   26. Diagnosis, Treatment, and Surgical Management of Fissures-in-ano
   27. The Management of Anorectal Abscess and Fistula
   28. The Management of Anorectal Stricture
   29. The Management of Pruritus Ani
   30. The Management of Fecal Incontinence
   31. The Management of Rectovaginal Fistula
   32. The Management of Condyloma Acuminata
   33. The Management of Pilonidal Disease
   34. The Management of Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding
   35. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
   36. Pneumatosis Intestinalis and the Importance for the Surgeon
5. Section 5. The Liver
   1. The Management of Cystic Disease of the Liver
   2. The Management of Echinococcal Cyst Disease of the Liver
   3. The Management of Liver Hemangioma
   4. The Management of Benign Liver Lesions
   5. The Management of Malignant Liver Tumors
   6. Hepatic Malignancy: Resection versus Transplantation
   7. Ablation of Colorectal Liver Metastases
   8. The Management of Hepatic Abscess
   9. Transarterial Chemoembolization for Liver Metastases
6. Section 6. Portal Hypertension
   1. Portal Hypertension: The Role of Shunting Procedures
   2. The Role of Liver Transplantation in Portal Hypertension
   3. Endoscopic Therapy for Esophageal Variceal Hemorrhage
   4. Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt
   5. The Management of Refractory Ascites
   6. The Management of Hepatic Encephalopathy
   7. The Management of Budd-Chiari Syndrome
7. Section 7. Gallbladder and Biliary Tree
   1. The Management of Asymptomatic (Silent) Gallstones
   2. The Management of Acute Cholecystitis
   3. Proper Use of Cholecystostomy Tubes
   4. The Management of Common Bile Duct Stones
   5. The Management of Acute Cholangitis
   6. The Management of Benign Biliary Strictures
   7. The Management of Cystic Disorders of the Bile Ducts
   8. The Management of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
   9. The Management of Intrahepatic, Hilar, and Distal Cholangiocarcinomas
   10. The Management of Gallbladder Cancer
   11. The Management of Gallstone Ileus
   12. Transhepatic Interventions for Obstructive Jaundice
   13. Obstructive Jaundice: Endoscopic Therapy
8. Section 8. Pancreas
   1. The Management of Acute Pancreatitis
   2. The Management of Gallstone Pancreatitis
   3. Pancreas Divisum and Other Variants of Dominant Dorsal Duct Anatomy
   4. The Management of Pancreatic Necrosis
   5. The Management of Pancreatic Pseudocyst
   6. Pancreatic Ductal Disruptions Leading to Pancreatic Fistula, Pancreatic Ascites, or Pancreatic Pleural Effusion
   7. The Management of Chronic Pancreatitis
   8. The Management of Periampullary Cancer
   9. Vascular Reconstruction During the Whipple Operation
   10. Palliative Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer
   11. Neoadjuvant and Adjuvant Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer
   12. Unusual Pancreatic Tumors
   13. Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms of the Pancreas
   14. The Management of Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumors Excluding Gastrinoma
   15. Intraoperative Radiation for Pancreatic Malignancies
   16. Transplantation of the Pancreas
   17. Islet Allotransplantation for Diabetes
   18. Islet Autotransplantation for Chronic Pancreatitis
9. Section 9. Spleen
   1. Splenectomy for Hematologic Diseases
   2. The Management of Cysts, Tumors, and Abscesses of the Spleen
   3. Splenic Salvage Procedures: Therapeutic Options
10. Section 10. Hernia
    1. The Management of Inguinal Hernia
    2. The Management of Recurrent Inguinal Hernia
    3. Incisional, Epigastric, and Umbilical Hernias
    4. The Management of Spigelian, Lumbar, and Obturator Herniation
    5. Athletic Pubalgia: The Sports Hernia
    6. Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
11. Section 11. The Breast
    1. The Management of Benign Breast Disease
    2. Screening For Breast Cancer
    3. The Role of Stereotactic Breast Biopsy in the Management of Breast Disease
    4. Molecular Targets in Breast Cancer
    5. Breast Cancer: Surgical Therapy
    6. Ablative Techniques in the Treatment of Benign and Malignant Breast Disease
    7. Lymphatic Mapping and Sentinel Lymphadenectomy
    8. The Management of the Axilla in Breast Cancer
    9. Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    10. Ductal and Lobular Carcinoma in Situ of the Breast
    11. Advances in Neoadjuvant and Adjuvant Therapy for Breast Cancer
    12. The Management of Recurrent and Disseminated Breast Cancer
    13. The Management of Male Breast Cancer
    14. Breast Imaging
    15. Genetic Counseling and Testing
    16. Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy
    17. Margins: How To and How Big?
    18. Breast Reconstruction Following Mastectomy: Indications, Techniques, and Results
12. Section 12. Endocrine Glands
    1. Adrenal Incidentaloma
    2. The Management of Adrenal Cortical Tumors
    3. The Management of Pheochromocytoma
    4. The Management of Thyroid Nodules
    5. The Management of Nontoxic Goiter
    6. The Management of Thyroiditis
    7. The Management of Hyperthyroidism
    8. Surgical Approach to Thyroid Cancer
    9. The Management of Primary Hyperparathyroidism
    10. Persistent or Recurrent Hyperparathyroidism
    11. Secondary and Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism
    12. Metabolic Changes Following Bariatric Surgery
    13. Glycemic Control and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction After Bariatric Surgery
13. Section 13. Skin and Soft Tissue
    1. Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers
    2. The Management of Cutaneous Melanoma
    3. The Management of Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    4. The Management of Solitary Neck Mass
    5. Hand Infections
    6. Nerve Injury and Repair
    7. Gas Gangrene of the Extremity
    8. Necrotizing Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
14. Section 14. Chest Wall, Mediastinum, and Trachea
    1. The Management of Primary Chest Wall Tumors
    2. Mediastinal Masses
    3. Primary Tumors of the Thymus
    4. The Management of Tracheal Stenosis
    5. The Management of Acquired Esophageal Respiratory Tract Fistula
    6. Congenital Chest Wall Deformities
15. Section 15. Vascular Surgery
    1. Open Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
    2. Endovascular Treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
    3. The Management of Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
    4. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Unexpected Abdominal Pathology
    5. The Management of Thoracic and Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms
    6. The Management of Acute Aortic Dissections
    7. Carotid Endarterectomy
    8. The Management of Recurrent Carotid Artery Stenosis
    9. Balloon Angioplasty and Stents in Carotid Artery Occlusive Disease
    10. The Management of Aneurysms of the Extracranial Carotid and Vertebral Arteries
    11. Brachiocephalic Reconstruction
    12. The Management of Upper Extremity Arterial Occlusive Disease
    13. The Management of Aortoiliac Occlusive Disease
    14. The Management of Femoropopliteal Occlusive Disease
    15. The Management of Tibioperoneal Arterial Occlusive Disease
    16. Profunda Femoris Reconstruction
    17. The Management of Femoral and Popliteal Artery Aneurysms
    18. The Treatment of Claudication
    19. The Management of Pseudoaneurysms and Arteriovenous Fistulas
    20. AxilloBiFemoral Bypass Grafting in the 21st Century
    21. The Management of Peripheral Arterial Embolism
    22. Acute Peripheral Arterial and Bypass Graft Occlusion: Thrombolytic Therapy
    23. The Management of Infected Grafts
    24. Atherosclerotic Renovascular Disease
    25. Raynaud Syndrome
    26. Thoracic Outlet Syndromes
    27. The Diabetic Foot
    28. Gangrene of the Foot
    29. Buerger’s Disease (Thromboangiitis Obliterans)
    30. Acute Mesenteric Ischemia
    31. Chronic Mesenteric Ischemia
    32. Hemodialysis Access Surgery
    33. Venous Thromboembolism: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
    34. Vena Cava Filters
    35. The Treatment of Varicose Veins
    36. Lymphedema
    37. The Management of Lower Extremity Amputations
16. Section 16. Trauma and Emergency Care
    1. Initial Assessment and Resuscitation of the Trauma Patient
    2. Pre-Hospital Management of the Trauma Patient
    3. The Use of REBOA in Resuscitation of the Trauma Patient
    4. Airway Management in the Trauma Patient
    5. The Surgeon’s Use of Ultrasound in Thoracoabdominal Trauma
    6. Emergency Department Thoracotomy
    7. The Management of Traumatic Brain Injury
    8. Chest Wall Trauma, Pneumothorax, and Hemothorax
    9. Blunt Abdominal Trauma
    10. Penetrating Abdominal Trauma
    11. The Management of Diaphragmatic Injuries
    12. The Management of Liver Injuries
    13. Pancreatic and Duodenal Injuries
    14. Injuries to the Small and Large Bowel
    15. The Management of Rectal Injuries
    16. Injury to the Spleen
    17. Retroperitoneal Injuries: Kidney and Ureter
    18. Damage Control Operation
    19. Pelvic Fractures
    20. Urologic Complications of Pelvic Fracture
    21. Spine and Spinal Cord Injuries
    22. Evaluation and Management of the Patient with Craniomaxillofacial Trauma
    23. Penetrating Neck Trauma
    24. Blunt Cardiac Injury
    25. Abdominal Compartment Syndrome and Management of the Open Abdomen
    26. Coagulation Issues and the Trauma Patient
    27. The Abdomen That Will Not Close
    28. The Management of Vascular Injuries
    29. Endovascular Management of Vascular Injuries
    30. The Management of Extremity Compartment Syndrome
    31. Burn Wound Management
    32. Medical Management of the Burn Patient
    33. The Management of Frostbite, Hypothermia, and Cold Injuries
    34. Electrical and Lightning Injuries
17. Section 17. Preoperative and Postoperative Care
    1. Fluid and Electrolyte Therapy
    2. Preoperative Assessment of the Elderly Patient: Frailty
    3. Preoperative Preparation of the Surgical Patient
    4. Is a Nasogastric Tube Necessary After Alimentary Tract Surgery?
    5. Surgical Site Infections
    6. The Management of Intraabdominal Infections
    7. Occupational Exposure to Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Other Bloodborne Pathogens
    8. Antifungal Therapy in the Surgical Patient
    9. The Use of Narcotics in the Postoperative Period
18. Section 18. Surgical Critical Care
    1. Surgical Palliative Care
    2. Cardiovascular Pharmacology
    3. Glucose Control in the Postoperative Period
    4. Postoperative Respiratory Failure
    5. Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
    6. Extracorporeal Life Support for Respiratory Failure
    7. Tracheostomy
    8. Acute Kidney Injury in the Injured and Critically Ill
    9. Electrolyte Disorders
    10. Acid-Base Problems
    11. Catheter Sepsis in the Intensive Care Unit
    12. The Septic Response
    13. Multiple Organ Dysfunction and Failure
    14. Antibiotics for Critically Ill Patients
    15. Endocrine Changes in Critical Illness
    16. Nutrition Therapy in Critical Illness
    17. Coagulopathy in the Critically Ill Patient

Author Biography

Andrew M. Cameron, MD, PhD, FACS, Chief, Division of Transplantation,Surgical Director of Liver Transplantation, Department of Surgery, Baltimore, Maryland, USA