BookLuca Aldrighetti, Francesco Cetta, Gianfranco Ferla, editors ; forewords by Gennaro Nuzzo and Antonio Daniele Pinna ; in collaboration with Francesca Ratti.
Summary: Diagnosis of benign tumors of the liver is experiencing exponential growth, mainly owing to the diffusion of more accurate imaging techniques. This monograph opens by examining the epidemiology, histopathology, and genetics of these diseases and discussing liver physiopathology. The role of imaging techniques is described, and clear guidance provided on differential diagnosis. The full range of benign liver tumors and conditions is then systematically reviewed, including liver cysts and polycystic liver disease, Caroli disease, hemangiomas, focal nodular hyperplasia, adenomas, hepatic manifestations of systemic diseases, and focal infectious diseases. Surgical indications are accurately analyzed, with a view to assisting in the avoidance of useless interventions. Transplantation, laparoscopic resection, and robotic surgical techniques are described and illustrated, emphasizing the optimization of intra- and postoperative management in order to avoid potential complications and degeneration. In these chapters, attention is drawn to the ways in which the surgical management of benign liver tumors differs from that of malignant tumors. Information is also provided on anesthesia, blood transfusion, the role of interventional radiology in patients with benign liver tumors and fast track programs for liver surgery. This book, in handy format, will prove essential reading for all who are interested in benign liver surgery and will represent an invaluable source of knowledge for general and hepatobiliary surgeons, whether in training or practice.
Contents:
Foreword
Preface
Part I: General Perspective
1. Epidemiology and Histopathology of Benign Liver Tumors
2. Molecular Biology and Genetics of Benign Liver Tumors
3. Genetic Syndromes and Benign Liver Tumors (Multiple Adenomas in Glycogen Storage Disease)
4. Liver Physiopathology (Ischemia/Reperfusion, Factors affecting Liver Regeneration)
Part II: Imaging
5. Imaging Techniques (Ultrasound, CT, MR) of Benign Liver Tumors
6. Imaging Morphology in Benign Liver Tumors
7. Differential Diagnosis of Benign Liver Tumors
Part III: Systematic Review of Benign Liver Tumors
8. Cysts and Polycystic Liver Disease
9. Caroli's Disease: Cystic Bile Duct Dilatations
10.Hepatolithiasis
11. Hemangiomas
12. Focal Nodular Hyperplasia
13. Hepatocellular Adenoma
14. Adenoma and Biliary Cystadenoma
15.Benign Tumors of Bile Ducts and Gallbladder
16. Liver Focal Localizations of Systemic Diseases
17. Focal Infectious Diseases
Part IV: Treatment of Benign Liver Tumors
18. Transplantation for Benign Liver Lesions
19. Laparoscopic Liver Surgery in Benign Liver Lesions
20. Robotic Liver Resection for Benign Tumors
21. Interventional Radiology in Benign Liver Tumors: Embolization and Ablation
22. Intraoperative Ultrasound in Liver Surgery for Benign Tumors
23. Anesthesia and Intraoperative Management in Liver Surgery
24. Blood and Transfusion Management in Benign Liver Tumors
25. Fast Track Programs in Benign Liver Tumors.