Illustrated Abdominal Surgery: Based on Embryology and Anatomy of the Digestive System

Easy-to-understand illustrations accurately showing the anatomy and surgeries in the abdominal region

Provides detailed descriptions of abdominal surgery procedures based on embryological anatomy

Presents efficient and high-integrity surgeries in abdominal region

About this book

This comprehensive, illustrated guide presents representative general surgery, including gastrointestinal tract, hepatobiliary and inguinal hernia.

Surgery is generally based on the microanatomy; however, in practice surgery involves more dynamic and floating anatomy.

In the last decade, the methods have been constantly improved, shedding new light on classical anatomical science.

Laparoscopic is one such methodology.

All illustrations presented in this book have been drawn by the author ?

€“ a pioneering surgeon ?

€“ and show real-world procedures.

All the methods introduced are practical and have been refined based on the precise clinical and embryological anatomy.

This unique book offers readers essential insights into efficient and high-integrity surgeries in abdominal region.

As such, it is a valuable resource for all gastrointestinal surgeons.

Table of contents (20 chapters)

Anatomy of the Stomach and Surrounding Structures, Part I: For Those Who Seek Theoretical Basis Through Understanding of Developmental Process

Pages 1-19

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Anatomy of the Stomach and Surrounding Structures, Part II: For Those Who Value Practical Knowledge

Pages 21-32

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Distal Gastrectomy

Pages 33-90

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Total Gastrectomy

Pages 91-131

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Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy: A Curative Operation for Esophageal Cancer

Pages 133-185

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Right Hemicolectomy

Pages 187-208

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Appendectomy

Pages 209-222

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Anatomy of the Rectum and Surrounding Structures

Pages 223-246

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Sigmoidectomy

Pages 247-262

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Low Anterior Resection of the Rectum

Pages 263-289

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Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum

Pages 291-303

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Surgical Repair of Rectal Prolapse: The Altemeier Procedure

Pages 305-317

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Hemorrhoidectomy

Pages 319-325

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Right Hemihepatectomy

Pages 327-368

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Left Lateral Sectionectomy

Pages 369-397

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Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Pages 399-417

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Open Cholecystectomy

Pages 419-434

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Pancreaticoduodenectomy: Whipple Procedure

Pages 435-479

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Anatomy of the Inguinal Canal and Surrounding Structures

Pages 481-493

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Repair of Inguinal Hernia: Mesh Plug