Syed A. Ahmad – författare

In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.

Now published in partnership with the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, Shackelford's Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, 9th Edition, offers lavishly illustrated, authoritative guidance on endoscopic, robotic, and minimally invasive procedures, as well as current medical therapies. An all-new editorial team led by Drs. Syed A. Ahmad and Aurora D. Pryor provides a fresh perspective on both content and organization, incorporating new and diverse images and illustrations, new videos, and new contributing authors who represent a “who’s who” of international experts in the field. A must-have reference for more than 60 years, this significantly revised, two-volume reference is your one-stop resource for proven, systematic approaches to all relevant adult and pediatric GI disorders and operations.Includes new or significantly revised content on endoscopic management of esophageal, gastric and rectal disease; surgical management of chronic pancreatitis; cystic diseases of the pancreas; islet autotransplantation; gallbladder cancer; transplantation for oncologic indications; hepatic artery infusion pumps; adrenal tumors; retroperitoneal sarcomas; and much moreOffers updated management schemas and approaches, a new, condensed focus on anatomy and physiology, and inclusion of landmark clinical trialsDiscusses recent, major advances in minimally invasive surgery and robotic surgery.Reflects new endoluminal approaches to benign and malignant diseases, new treatment algorithms based on recent clinical trials, and an emphasis on minimally invasive approaches to complex GI operationsContains an abundance of beautifully detailed intraoperative and laparoscopic photographs, as well as radiographs and line drawings, to enhance and clarify the text.Provides new videos that highlight surgical procedures, synoptic operative reports, and new technologies that today’s surgeons need to be familiar withFeatures a new team of Associate Editors who have overseen extensive updates and revisions in areas of their particular expertise: Esophageal: Dr. Christy M. Dunst; Stomach/Small Bowel: Dr. Anne O. Lidor; Hernia: Dr. Ajita S. Prabu; Colorectal: Dr. Patricia Sylla; Pancreas: Dr. Matthew H.G. Katz; and Liver: Dr. Michael I. D’AngelicaPresents essential information, such as lists of differential diagnoses, in tabular format for quick referenceAn eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date

This volume provides the most comprehensive coverage of clinical management of borderline resectable pancreatic cancer available. Authored by leaders in the field, the book focuses on current clinical management of this disease stage, the importance of multimodality treatment algorithms, and an interdisciplinary approach to care. Surgical chapters are well-illustrated to provide surgeons and surgical trainees with important technical pearls. Clinical trials and trial design are also discussed.Multimodality Management of Borderline Resectable Pancreatic Cancer is a valuable resource for gastroenterologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgical oncologists, general surgeons, and trainees interested in the treatment of pancreatic cancer.