Publisher's Synopsis
Here's the newest edition of the most comprehensive compilation of information on the surgical treatment of the gastrointestinal tract available anywhere. All five volumes of this classic third edition have been extensively revised and updated to include the explosive developments that have occured in the last 10 years. The set examines the entire spectrum of general and vascular surgical treatments of gastrointestinal disorders. Leading authors in the field discuss the most recent developments in surgery of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum, bilary tract, pancreas, liver, and more. The book covers embryology, anatomy, pathophysiology, etiology, and diagnosis, in depth.