(Ebook) Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques for Cancers of the Gastrointestinal Tract: A Step-by-Step Approach by Joseph Kim, Julio Garcia-Aguilar ISBN 9783030187392, 9783030187408, 303018739X, 3030187403

(Ebook) Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques for Cancers of the Gastrointestinal Tract: A Step-by-Step Approach by Joseph Kim, Julio Garcia-Aguilar ISBN 9783030187392, 9783030187408, 303018739X, 3030187403

Similar to the 1st edition, the 2nd edition of Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques for Cancers of the Gastrointestinal Tract provides different approaches for various organs of the gastrointestinal tract. This book provides an updated resource of advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques for patients with GI cancers. It is primarily designed to provide a step-by-step approach of surgical techniques, highlighting key learning points and potential operative pitfalls. The text is largely focused on minimally invasive surgical techniques (laparoscopic and robotic), with new chapters on innovations in gastric cancer surgery including middle gastrectomy, pylorus preserving gastrectomy, and sentinel lymph node dissection. In addition, the text also includes new chapters on single incision surgery for cancers of the GI tract, on advanced instrumentation for trans-anal procedures, and on refined robotic approaches to total mesorectal excision. Chapters are written by experts with extensive experience in new techniques, and are accompanied by companion videos in almost every chapter.The 2nd edition of Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques for Cancers of the Gastrointestinal Tract proves to be a valuable resource for surgeons at all levels of training that are interested in learning new techniques to improve patient satisfaction and cancer outcomes.