BookFernando A.M. Herbella, Marco G. Patti, editors.
Summary: This Atlas focuses on surgical techniques used to treat the entire spectrum of esophageal diseases. Surgical "pearls" and tips on how to select and perform the correct operation are included and based both on evidence-based data and the experience of the Editors. Step-by-step descriptions of operative and endoscopic procedures in esophageal surgery are provided. Each chapter describes the current indications, perioperative management strategies, and a detailed operative approach with relevant technical considerations. The description of approaches and surgical techniques used in esophageal surgery are outlined in an easily understandable manner for the specific target audience. This book is written by world-class internationally renowned esophageal surgeons and gastroenterologists.
Contents:
Intro
Preface to the Second Edition
Preface to the First Edition
Contents
Contributors
1 History of Esophageal Surgery
Abstract
1.1 Benign Diseases
1.1.1 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
1.1.2 Achalasia
1.2 Malignant Diseases
1.2.1 Esophageal Cancer
Acknowledgements
Suggestion Reading
2 Radiologic Evaluation of Esophageal Diseases
Abstract
Suggested Reading
3 Diagnostic and Interventional Endoscopy
Abstract
3.1 Indications for Endoscopic Therapy
3.2 Preoperative Workup
3.3 Endoscopic Mucosal Resection 3.4 Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection
3.5 Radiofrequency Ablation
3.6 Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy
3.7 Care After Endoscopic Procedures
3.8 Pitfalls of Endoscopic Procedures
References
4 Esophageal Function Tests
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Manometry
4.2.1 Indications
4.2.2 Classifications of Esophageal Motility Disorders
4.2.2.1 Achalasia
4.2.2.2 Esophagogastric Junction Outflow Obstruction
4.2.2.3 Absent Contractility
4.2.2.4 Distal Esophageal Spasm
4.2.2.5 Hypercontractile Esophagus
4.2.2.6 Ineffective Esophageal Motility 4.3 Esophageal Motility and GERD
4.4 Ambulatory pH Monitoring
4.4.1 Indications
4.4.2 Interpretation
4.4.3 Symptom-Reflux Association
4.5 Conclusions
References
5 Patient Positioning
Abstract
5.1 Patient Positioning for Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery, Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy, and the Laparoscopic Part of Ivor Lewis Hybrid Esophagectomy
5.2 Trocar Positions for Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery and Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy
5.3 Trocar Positions for the Laparoscopic Part of Ivor Lewis Hybrid Esophagectomy 5.4 Patient Positioning for the Thoracic Part of Ivor Lewis Hybrid Esophagectomy
Acknowledgements
Suggested Reading
6 Operations for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Abstract
6.1 Clinical History
6.2 Laparoscopic Total Fundoplication (360°)
6.2.1 Positioning of the Patient and Placement of Trocars
6.2.2 Operative Procedure
6.2.2.1 Step 1
6.2.2.2 Step 2
6.2.2.3 Step 3
6.2.2.4 Step 4
6.2.2.5 Step 5
6.2.2.6 Step 6
6.2.2.7 Step 7
6.3 Laparoscopic Partial Posterior Fundoplication (220-280°)
6.3.1 Step 7 6.4 Laparoscopic Partial Anterior Fundoplication (180°)
6.4.1 Step 8
6.5 Postoperative Course
Acknowledgements
Suggested Reading
7 Paraesophageal Hernia
Abstract
7.1 Clinical History
7.2 Operation
7.2.1 Patient Position
7.2.2 Surgical Procedure
Bibliography
8 Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy and Dor Fundoplication
Abstract
8.1 Clinical History
8.2 Operation
8.2.1 Patient Position and Placement of Trocars
8.2.2 Operative Procedure: Heller Myotomy and Dor Fundoplication
8.2.2.1 Step 1: Division of the Gastrohepatic Ligament