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Shackelford's Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, 2 Volume Set. Edition No. 9

  • Book

  • August 2025
  • Elsevier Health Science
  • ID: 6051613
Now published in partnership with the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, Shackelford's Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, 9th Edition, offers lavishly illustrated, authoritative guidance on endoscopic, robotic, and minimally invasive procedures, as well as current medical therapies. An all-new editorial team led by Drs. Syed A. Ahmad and Aurora D. Pryor provides a fresh perspective on both content and organization, incorporating new and diverse images and illustrations, new videos, and new contributing authors who represent a “who’s who” of international experts in the field. A must-have reference for more than 60 years, this significantly revised, two-volume reference is your one-stop resource for proven, systematic approaches to all relevant adult and pediatric GI disorders and operations.
  • Includes new or significantly revised content on endoscopic management of esophageal, gastric and rectal disease; surgical management of chronic pancreatitis; cystic diseases of the pancreas; islet autotransplantation; gallbladder cancer; transplantation for oncologic indications; hepatic artery infusion pumps; adrenal tumors; retroperitoneal sarcomas; and much more
  • Offers updated management schemas and approaches, a new, condensed focus on anatomy and physiology, and inclusion of landmark clinical trials
  • Discusses recent, major advances in minimally invasive surgery and robotic surgery.
  • Reflects new endoluminal approaches to benign and malignant diseases, new treatment algorithms based on recent clinical trials, and an emphasis on minimally invasive approaches to complex GI operations
  • Contains an abundance of beautifully detailed intraoperative and laparoscopic photographs, as well as radiographs and line drawings, to enhance and clarify the text.
  • Provides new videos that highlight surgical procedures, synoptic operative reports, and new technologies that today’s surgeons need to be familiar with
  • Features a new team of Associate Editors who have overseen extensive updates and revisions in areas of their particular expertise: Esophageal: Dr. Christy M. Dunst; Stomach/Small Bowel: Dr. Anne O. Lidor; Hernia: Dr. Ajita S. Prabu; Colorectal: Dr. Patricia Sylla; Pancreas: Dr. Matthew H.G. Katz; and Liver: Dr. Michael I. D’Angelica
  • Presents essential information, such as lists of differential diagnoses, in tabular format for quick reference
  • An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date
  • The editors have modernized the chapters, including condensed focus on anatomy and physiology, updated management schemas and approaches, inclusion of landmark clinical trials, and addition of chapters they felt needed be included that were not in the past editions (e.g. more focused chapters on endoscopic management of esophageal, gastric and rectal disease, a broader focus on surgical management of chronic pancreatitis, cystic diseases of the pancreas, islet autotransplantation, gallbladder cancer, transplantation for oncologic indications, hepatic artery infusion pumps, adrenal tumors, and retroperitoneal sarcomas)
  • Editors have added chapters/ content reflecting newer endoluminal approaches to benign and malignant diseases, newer treatment algorithms based on recent clinical trials, and an emphasis on minimally invasive approaches to complex GI operations.? Each chapter will highlight key references that surgeons and trainees should be familiar with as landmark papers
  • The lead editors have selected six highly qualified Associate Editors with diverse and inclusive backgrounds.? The six Associate Editors are international subject matter experts and leaders in the field of surgery
  • Selection of contributors will attempt to include new leaders in the field with an emphasis on diversity.? Approximately 50% of contributors will be new
  • Editors will work with contributors to include videos to highlight operations, synoptic operative reports, and newer technology that are on the horizon that surgeons should be aware of with regards to development
  • Emphasis on diversity with associate editors and contributors
  • Editors will emphasize to all authors the inclusion of pictures/ artwork when appropriate to enhance visual offerings.? They will also emphasize the use of short videos as a learning tool throughout. Videos are an increasingly useful tool

Table of Contents

VOLUME 1

SECTION I Esophagus
PART ONE Evaluation of the Esophagus

1. Anatomy and Physiology of the Esophagus
2. Esophageal Symptoms and Selection of Diagnostic Tests
3. Esophageal Motility: Techniques used for the Diagnosis of Esophageal Motility Disorders and for Surgical Decision Making
4. Evaluation of the Esophageal Mucosa
5. Radiology of the Esophagus:Barium, Computed Tomography Scan, Positron Emission Tomography Scan, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
6. Endoscopic Evaluation of the Esophagus and Endoscopic Ultrasonography of the Esophagus
7. pH and Impedance Evaluation of the Esophagus

PART TWO Esophageal Motility Disorders and Diverticula
8. Cricopharyngeal Dysfunction and Zenker Diverticulum
9. Surgical Management of Mid- and Distal Esophageal Diverticula
10. Medical, Endoscopic and Surgical Therapies for Achalasia

PART THREE Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
11. Etiology, Natural History and Complications of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, including Predictors of Progressive Disease
12. Acid-Suppression Therapy for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and the Therapeutic Gap
13. Fundoplication for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
14. Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
15. Endoscopic Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
16. Options to Address Delayed Gastric Emptying in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
17. Management of Failed Fundoplications, End-Stage Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, and Scleroderma

PART FOUR Barrett’s Esophagus
18. Definition and Epidemiology of Barrett Esophagus and Risk Factors for Progression
19. Medical and Surgical Therapy for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Barrett’s Esophagus
20. Endoscopic Therapy for Barrett’s Esophagus or Dysplasia

PART SIX Esophageal Cancer
21. Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Clinical Manifestations of Esophageal Cancer
22. Esophageal Cancer Diagnosis and Staging
23. Endoscopic Management of High-Grade Dysplasia and Superficial Esophageal Carcinoma
24. Neoadjuvant and Definitive Therapy for Esophageal Cancer
25. Surgical Approaches to Remove the Esophagus: Open
26. Surgical Approaches to Remove the Esophagus: Minimally Invasive and Robotic
27. Extent of Lymphadenectomy for Esophageal Cancer
28. Options for Esophageal Replacement
29. Palliative Therapy for Esophageal Cancer
30. Anastomotic Complications After Esophagectomy: Frequency, Prevention, and Management

PART SEVEN Miscellaneous Esophageal Conditions
31. Nonreflux Esophagitis
32. Submucosal Tumors in the Esophagus and Gastroesophageal Junction
33. Caustic Esophageal Injury
34. Etiology and Management of Esophageal Perforations and Leaks

SECTION II Hernia
35. Basic Concepts and Factors Associated with Ventral Hernia Recurrence
36. Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
27. Ventral Hernia and Abdominal Release Procedures (expand - likely 3-4 chapters)
38. Inguinal Hernia Repair: Laparoscopic and Robotic
39. Inguinal Hernia Repair: Open with Mesh
40. Inguinal Hernia Repair: Open tissue repair
41. Lumbar, Pelvic, and Uncommon Hernias
42. Mesh: Material Science of Hernia Repair

SECTION III Stomach and Small Intestine
PART ONE Paraesophageal Hernia
43. Paraesophageal Hernia: Etiology, Presentation, and Indications for Repair
44. Laparoscopic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair: Technique, Outcomes, and Management of Complications
45. Diaphragmatic Relaxing Incisions for Crural Tension During Hiatal Hernia Repair
46. Collis Gastroplasty for a Foreshortened Esophagus
47. Gastric Volvulus
48. Mesh at the Hiatus

PART TWO Stomach
49. Anatomy and Physiology of the Stomach
50. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy of the Stomach and Small Bowel
51. Access and Intubation of the Stomach and Small Intestine
52. Surgery for Peptic Ulcer Disease
53. Gastric Adenocarcinoma
54. Endoscopic Management of Early Gastric Cancers
55. Postgastrectomy Syndromes
56. Foreign Bodies and Bezoars of the Stomach and Small Intestine
57. Motility Disorders of the Stomach and Small Intestine
58. Miscellaneous Benign Lesions and Conditions of the Stomach, Duodenum, and Small Intestine
59. Surgical Diseases of the Stomach and Duodenum in Infants and Children

PART THREE Morbid Obesity
60. The Obesity Pandemic
61. Medical Management of Obesity
62. Endoscopic Management of Morbid Obesity
63. Operations for Morbid Obesity
64. Mangement of Complications of Bariatric Surgery

PART FOUR Small Intestine
65. Anatomy and Physiology of the Duodenum
66. Adenocarcinoma of the Small Intestine
67. Reoperations on the Stomach and Duodenum
68. Anatomy and Physiology of the Small Intestine
69. Small Bowel Obstruction
70. Internal Hernias: Congenital and Acquired
71. Gastric, Duodenal, and Small Intestinal Fistulas
72. Small Bowel Diverticula
73. Radiation Enteritis
74. Short Bowel Syndrome
75. Gastrointestinal Neuroendocrine Tumors
76. Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
77. Gastrointestinal Lymphomas
78. Surgical Conditions of the Small Intestine in Infants and Children
79. Ileostomy
80. Suturing, Stapling, and Tissue Adhesion
81. Anatomy and Physiology of the Mesenteric Circulation
82. Mesenteric Ischemia
83. Aortoenteric Fistula and Visceral Artery Aneurysms
84. Mesenteric Arterial Trauma

VOLUME 2

SECTION IV Pancreas, Biliary Tract, Liver, and Spleen
PART ONE Pancreas
85. Anatomy, Physiology, and Embryology of the Pancreas
86. Acute Pancreatitis
87. Chronic Pancreatitis
88. Pseudocysts and Other Complications of Pancreatitis
89. Endoscopic and Minimally Invasive Therapy for Complications of Pancreatitis
90. Imaging and Radiologic Intervention in the Pancreas
91. Pancreatic Cancer, excluding periampullary disease
92. Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
93. Perimamullary Tumors
94. Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Pancreas
95. Management of IPMN
96. Primary Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasms
97. Unusual Pancreatic Tumors
98. Techniques of Pancreatic Resection for Cancer
99. Minimally Invasive Pancreas Surgery
100. Pancreatic Trauma
101. Pancreatic Problems in Infants and Children
102. Pancreas and Islet Autotransplantation
103. Prevention and Management of Complications of Pancreatic Surgery

PART TWO Biliary Tract
103. Anatomy, Embryology, Anomalies, and Physiology of the Biliary Tract
104. Imaging and Radiologic Intervention in the Biliary Tract
105. Operative Management of Cholecystitis and Cholelithiasis
106. Management of Gallbladder Cancers
107. Management of Common Bile Duct Stones
108. Biliary Dyskinesia and Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction
109. Endoscopic Evaluation and Management of Pancreaticobiliary Disease
110. Biliary Tract Tumors, including Landmark Trials For Biliary Tumors
111. Prevention and Management of Bile Duct Injury
112. Operative Management of Bile Duct Strictures
113. Biliary Atresia and Biliary Hypoplasia
114. Cystic Disorders of the Bile Ducts
115. Surgical Treatment of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis

PART THREE Liver
116. Anatomy and Physiology of the Liver
117. Laboratory Measurement of Hepatic Function
118. Perioperative Management and Nutritional Support in Patients with Liver and Biliary Tract Disease
119. Hepatic Cysts
120. Liver Abscess
121. Management of Hepatobiliary Trauma
122. Diagnostic Operation of the Liver and Techniques of Hepatic Resection
123. Minimally Invasive Techniques of Hepatic Resection
124. Management of Colorectal Liver Metastases
125. Ablative Therapies for Hepatic Neoplasms
126. Hepatic Transplantation
127. Transplant Oncology- Colorectal, Cholangiocarcinoma, Neuroendocrine
128. Hepatic Artery Infusion Pumps
129. Landmark Trials for Hepatobiliary Cancers
130. Acute Liver Failure and Bioartificial Liver Support
131. Vascular Diseases of the Liver
132. Drug-Induced Liver Injury
133. Benign Hepatic Neoplasms
134. Hepatocellular Cancer
135. Management of Primary Malignant Hepatic Neoplasms Other Than Hepatocellular Cancer
136. Management of Secondary Hepatic Neoplasms
137. Management of Portal Hypertension

PART FOUR Spleen
138. Splenic Anatomy and Physiology
139. Technique of Splenectomy
140. Minimally Invasive and Image-Guided Interventional Approaches to the Spleen
141. Management of Splenic Trauma in Adults
142. Splenic Trauma in Children
143. Splenectomy for Conditions Other Than Trauma
144. Cysts and Tumors of the Spleen

PART FIVE Adrenal
145. Management of Incidentally Found Adrenal Masses
146. Open and Minimally Approaches to Adrenal Tumors

SECTION V Colon, Rectum, and Anus
PART ONE Anatomy, Physiology, and Diagnosis of Colorectal and Anal Diseases
147. Operative Anatomy of the Colon, Rectum, and Anus
148. Physiology of the Colon and Its Measurement
149. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Colonoscopy
150. Magnetic Resonance Imaging Staging of Rectal Cancer
151. Ultrasonographic Diagnosis of Anorectal Disease

PART TWO Benign Colon, Rectal, and Anal Conditions
152. Diagnosis and Management of Fecal Incontinence
153. Surgical Treatment of Dysmotility Disorders of the Colon
154. Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
155. Rectovaginal and Rectourethral Fistulas
156. Current Approaches to Complete Rectal Prolapse and Internal Intussusception
157. Pilonidal Disease and Perianal Hidradenitis
158. Emergent Care of the Victim of Colorectal Trauma
159. Colonic Intussusception and Volvulus
160. Colonic Bleeding and Ischemia
161. Diverticular Disease Management
162. Hemorrhoids and Rectoceles
163. Fissure-in-Ano
164. Anal Fistula Management

PART THREE Inflammatory Diseases
165. Concepts in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Management
166. Operative Therapy for Ulcerative Colitis: A Minimally Invasive Approach
167. Crohn Disease and Its Surgical Management
168. Appendix

PART FOUR Neoplastic Disease
169. Inherited Colorectal Cancer and the Genetics of Colorectal Cancer
170. Basic Principles of the Operative Treatment of Colorectal Cancer
171. Transanal Approaches to Early Rectal Cancer: Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery
172. Transanal Approaches to Early Rectal Cancer: Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery and Coventional Transanal Excision
173. Operations for Rectal Cancer: Low Anterior Resection-Open, Laparoscopic or Robotic, taTME, Coloanal Anastomosis
174. Abdominoperineal Resection for Rectal Cancer
175. Minimally Invasive Approaches to Colon Cancer
176. Recurrent and Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
177. Management of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer to the Liver
178. Neoplasms of the Anus: High-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions and Cancer
179. Retrorectal Tumors
180 Rare Colorectal Malignancies
181. Adjuvant and Neoadjuvant Therapy for Colorectal Cancer: Molecular-Based Therapy, including Landmark Trials for Colorectal Cancers
182. HIPEC for Appendix and Colorectal Cancers

PART FIVE Techniques and Pearls
183. Prevention, Diagnosis, and Management of Anastomotic Leak
184. Ostomy Construction and Management: Personalizing the Stoma for the Patient
185. Reducing the Risk of Infection in the Elective and Emergent Colectomy Patient
186. Reoperative Pelvic Surgery
187. Evidence-Based Decision Making in Colon and Rectal Surgery

SECTION VI Retroperitoneum
188. Management of intra-abdominal and retroperitoneal sarcomas

Authors

Syed A. Ahmad Director, UC Cancer Center and Professor of Surgery, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, USA. Syed Ahmad, MD, is the Director of the UC Cancer Center and is professor of surgery?at the UC College of Medicine. Dr. Ahmad became director of the UC Pancreatic Disease Center in 2007 and director of the division of surgical oncology in 2015 and the director of the UC Cancer Center in 2020. A nationally recognized leader in oncologic surgery for pancreas and hepatobiliary cancers, he has published over 200 articles and chapters and edited several textbooks. He has delivered over 150 national and international lectures. Dr. Ahmad also plays a major role within the Southwest Oncology Group serving as the Chair of the Surgery Sub-committee. He serves as a reviewer for over 20 prestigious clinical and research journals, is Associate Editor for the Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancers and the Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, and Deputy Editor for Annals of Surgical Oncology, and serves on the editorial boards of five journals. Currently he chairs the Clinical Trial Committee for the AHPBA and the Membership Committee for the Central Surgical. Aurora D. Pryor Vice Chair of Surgery, Chief of Bariatric, Foregut and Advanced GI Surgery and Director. Bariatric and Metabolic Weight Loss Center. Stony Brook University Medical Center, USA. Dr. Aurora Pryor is Vice Chair of Surgery, Chief of Bariatric, Foregut and Advanced GI Surgery and Director of the Bariatric and Metabolic Weight Loss Center at Stony Brook. She is also director of the Advanced GI/MIS/Bariatric/Foregut fellowship at Stony Brook. Dr. Pryor was the 2019-2020 President of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). Dr. Pryor currently serves on the American Board of Surgery as a Councilor and on the General Surgery Board. Dr. Pryor serves the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) as the NY chapter President. She is past President of the Eastern Long Island Chapter of the American College of Surgeons and the Fellowship Council. She is an Associate Editor for Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, and has served as Subject Editor for Surgical Endoscopy. She serves on the editorial boards of Annals of Surgery and the Journal of the American College of Surgeons. In 2021, she has helped to start the Women's Leadership in Surgery Society for which she is the inaugural President. Dr. Pryor's work has appeared in more than 200 publications and she has co-edited four textbooks.