Gastrointestinal Surgery: Management of Complex Perioperative Complications

by Timothy M. Pawlik (Editor), Shishir K. Maithel (Editor), Nipun B. Merchant (Editor)

Overview

Advances in surgical technique and broadening indications for complex gastrointestinal procedures, surgical management of thoracic, hepato-pancreato-biliary, and colorectal diseases continues to evolve, but morbidity continues to be a persistent problem. This book provides a comprehensive, state-of-the art, definitive reference for the diagnosis and management of difficult-to-manage complications following advanced gastrointestinal surgery. All chapters are written by experts in their field and include the most up-to-date clinical information from national and world leaders in their respective discipline. The text provides a practical, clinically useful guide that reviews risk factors for these complications and offers key information on how to avoid potentially high morbidity events in the peri-operative period. It also discusses the management of these problems when they do occur. With its helpful guidelines and “tricks of the trade” to avoid potential complications, this bookis essential to all medical professions treating such patients.

Gastrointestinal Surgery: Management of Complex Perioperative Complications is of great value and utility for general surgeons, thoracic surgeons, upper gastrointestinal surgeons, colorectal surgeons, hepato-pancreato-biliary surgeons, surgical oncology fellows, thoracic surgery fellows and upper level residents in general surgery.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781493955367
Publisher:	Springer New York
Publication date:	10/07/2016
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
Pages:	484
Product dimensions:	7.01(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.04(d)

About the Author

Timothy M. Pawlik, MD, MPH, PhD

Professor of Surgery and Oncology

Chief, Division of Surgical Oncology

John L. Cameron M.D. Professor of Alimentary Tract Diseases

Director, Johns Hopkins Medicine Liver Tumor Center Multi-Disciplinary Clinic

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Baltimore, MD

Shishir K. Maithel, MD

Associate Professor of Surgery

Division of Surgical Oncology

Department of Surgery

Emory University

Atlanta, GA

Nipun Merchant, MD

Professor of Surgery and Cancer Biology

Director, Vanderbilt Pancreas Center

Department of Surgery

Vanderbilt Medical Center

Nashville, Tennessee

Table of Contents

Tracheo-esophageal Fistula.- Esophageal strictures refractory to endoscopic dilatation.- Esophgeal anastomotic leak.- Transhiatal esophagectomy: intraoperative disasters.- Chyle leak after esophageal surgery.- Management of airway, hoarseness and vocal cord dysfunction after esophagectomy.- Severe reflux induced esophagitis.- Introperative solutions for gastric conduit that will not reach.- Injury to the right gastroepiploic artery.- Intraoperative solutions for ischemic gastric conduit.- Jejunal feeding tube complications.- Bile reflux and gastroparesis.- Gastric surgery: dealing with dumping syndrome.- Afferent loop syndrome.- Duodenal stump blowout.- Postoperative complications after surgery for gastric cancer: Anastomotic leakage.- Hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery:  postoperative hepatic insufficiency.- Biliary leaks and thoracobiliary fistula.- Contralateral bile duct injury during hepatic resection.- Massive Intra-operative Hemorrhage During Hepato-Biliary and Pancreatic Surgery.- Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery: Intraoperative injury to Hepatic Arterial Structures.- Hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery: hepatic abscess.- Hepaticojejunostomy anastomotic strictures.- Stricture at Pancreatico-Jejunostomy or Pancreatico-Gastrostomy.- Postoperative Portal, Mesenteric and Splenic Vein Thrombosis.- Post-pancreatectomy Hemorrhage: Early and Late.- Major Disruptions of Pancreaticojejunostomy.- Persistent Pancreatic Fistula.- Management of Chyle Leaks Following Pancreatic Resection.- Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery: Preventing Pancreatic Fistula following Distal Pancreatectomy.- Pearls for the Small Bowel and Colon That Will Not Reach.- Anastomotic Leak / Pelvic Abscess.- Management of Anastomotic Stricture.- Colorectal Surgery: Intraoperative Ureteral Injury.- Colorectal surgery: Prostatic Urethral Injury.- Vaginal Injury During Stapled.- Anastomosis.- Management of rectovaginal fistula.- Management of Presacral / Pelvic Bleeding.- Breakdown / Nonhealing of Perineal Wound.- Complications after TEM (Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery) and TAMIS Maria.- Parastomal hernia.- Stoma Retraction/Ischemia/Stenosis.- Incontinence after Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy/ Fistulotomy.- Anal Stenosis after Hemorrhoidectomy:  Avoidance and Management.- Delivering Bad News: Conversations with My Surgeon.

Editorial Reviews

The intended audience is practicing general surgeons and surgical oncologists, but the book also can be useful for residents and advanced surgical trainees. … This is a good reference for general surgeons and cancer surgeons. It covers multiple pathological conditions seen during the postoperative period and provides useful information to guide clinical management decisions. The organizational scheme makes it easy to find detailed information about specific complications, tips on how to avoid them, and extensive suggestions on management.” (Prashant Khullar, Doody’s Book Reviews, April, 2016)

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