Maingots Abdominal Operations (Electronic book text)

The acclaimed abdominal operations classic- now in one completely up-to-date volume

Through ten successful editions, "Maingots Abdominal Operations" has built a well-deserved reputation as the most complete, current, and sought-after resource among general, colorectal, and gastrointestinal surgeons. This unsurpassed abdominal surgery companion covers benign and malignant conditions-along with both common and esoteric diseases-in 53 focused chapters written by preeminent scholars.

Previously available in two volumes, "Maingots Abdominal Operations, Eleventh Edition," now delivers all of the books trusted content in a single streamlined source for the first time. From cover to cover, youll find skill-sharpening perspectives-many new to this edition-on all clinically relevant areas of abdominal surgery, from abdominal abscess and enteric fistula to endocrine tumors of the pancreas.

Features oThe crucial details of every abdominal surgery procedure, including a new section on minimally invasive procedures Solid background chapters that provide essential guidance on all pre- and postoperative strategies and endoscopic interventionCommanding coverage of the full spectrum of diseases by region, filled with insights into congenital, acquired, and neoplastic conditions An indispensable, authoritative overview of all GI surgery operations, including every open, endoscopic, and interventional procedure A practical look at preoperative and postoperative management, with an incisive examination of issues related to the monitoring of postoperative complications Helpful step-by-step guidance on incisions, closures, and management of the abdominal wound Extensive, detailed art programfeaturing hundreds of new technique-clarifying illustrations-including over 400 new complex anatomical drawings Prominent new authorship: the book is edited by highly respected surgeons at Harvard Medical School, along with an international team of expert contribut