- Detailed technical aspects of various surgical approaches are provided
- All clinical and technical aspects are illustrated by case studies or examples to provide a clinical focus to the practical approach
- The chapters are written by a world-renown team of contributors
This book looks at the comprehensive management of all aspects of gallstone disease, from the epidemiology and pathogenesis to the complex management approaches required for some patients.
The main emphasis is placed on effective diagnosis and treatment, making extensive use of practical case-based material while reviewing the guidelines in a multi-disciplinary manner.
It is an essential read for all clinicians involved in managing patients with gallstone disease.
Table of Contents- Operative Anatomy and Surgical Landmarks of the Biliary System
- Biliary Imaging for Gallstone Disease
- Epidemiology and Pathogenesis of Gallstones
- What Are Biliary Symptoms?
- Asymptomatic Gallstones
- Symptomatic Gallbladder Stone Disease
- Obstructive Jaundice and Cholangitis
- Early Management of Biliary Pancreatitis
- Gallbladder Polyps, Sludge and Adenomyomatosis
- Biliary Pain and a Normal Ultrasound
- Acute Acalculous Cholecystitis
- Gallstone Disease in Pregnancy
- Rare Problems: Mirizzi Syndrome, Fistula and Gallstone Ileus
- Incidental Gallbladder Cancer Post Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
- Post Cholecystectomy Symptoms
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Operative Technique
- Intraoperative Cholangiography
- Cholecystostomy: Indications and Subsequent Management
- Cholecystectomy in Cirrhosis
- Laparoscopic Bile Duct Exploration
- Transcystic Stenting and Post-Operative ERCP for CBD Stones at Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
- Identification and Management of Bile Leaks Post Cholecystectomy
- Identification and Management of Bile Duct Injuries and Post-Operative Strictures
