Publisher's Synopsis
Since the publication of the 4th edition in 1988, there have been major advances in the treatment of diseases of the liver, gall bladder and pancreas. The development of laparoscopic techniques and interventional radiology have revolutionized aspects of surgical treatment and increased the range of operative choice. This edition addresses all these developments and provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date operative atlas available in this field of surgical practice. The international team of editors and contributors present authoritative guidance on surgical anatomy, patient evaluation, operative technique, preoperative management and complications.
