Reoperative Abdominal Surgery

Description

Abdominal surgery refers to any surgical operation on abdominal organs, including the stomach, gallbladder, small intestine, large intestine, appendix, liver, pancreas, spleen, esophagus and appendix. The procedures may be performed for a variety of reasons, including infection, obstruction, tumors or inflammatory bowel disease. Reoperation is one of surgery's greatest challenges. This book provides a practical reference on how to prevent, identify and treat all abdominal complications. This book covers the spectrum of conditions and complications faced by the general surgeon. Chapters also cover safety issues, and specific issues related to diagnosis, surgical technique and patient presentation. This book combines the expertise and advice of leading international surgeons and offers a clinical instructive manual for trainee and practising surgeons. It provides guidance on the prevention, identification and management of post-operative complications. It is a key reference on difficult surgical area for residents and young surgeons. The text is written in an easy-to-follow style and illustrated with photographs, and diagrams. The chapters have been written by the renowned and internationally established experts. Surgeons, physicians, students and readers will find this book valuable.