The Pancreas Revisited, An Issue of Surgical Clinics


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This issue of Surgical Clinics of North America focuses on The Pancreas Revisited, and is edited by Dr. Avram Cooperman. Articles will include: Is preclinical diagnosis / or prevention of cancer of the pancreas be possible?; Preoperative evaluation of a pancreas mass: diagnostic options; Clinical evaluation of a pancreatic mass: what is essential and practical from a therapeutic standpoint?; Screening of patients at risk for familial pancreatic cancer— what is bene?cial?; Incidental IPMN, cystic /premalignant lesions of the pancreas: the case for selective, conservative management; Preoperative stenting for benign and malignant periampullary cancer: the case for selective application; Preoperative stenting for benign and malignant periampullary diseases: unnecessary if not harmful?; Timing of pancreatic resection and patient outcomes: is there a difference?; Outcome analysis for pancreatic surgery: actual vs actuarial methods?; The role of radiation in pancreatic cancer: the European and American view; Adjuvant or neoadjuvant therapy in the treatment in pancreatic malignancies: Where are we?; Nonoperative Ablation of Pancreatic Neoplasms; Incidental IPMN, cystic/ premalignant lesions of the pancreas: The case for aggressive management; Ex Vivo surgery for low grade tumors involving celiac and superior mesenteric arteries; and more!




The Pancreas


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Die brandneue aktualisierte Ausgabe des wohl umfassendsten Referenzwerks zu Erkrankungen der Bauchspeicheldrüse präsentiert im Detail die neuesten Erkenntnisse zu Genetik und molekularbiologischen Hindergründen im Hinblick auf Anatomie, Physiologie, Pathologie und Pathophysiologie aller bekannten Störungen. Zum ersten Mal enthält das Werk neue Abschnitte zu wichtigen Bereichen der Autoimmunpankreatitis und gutartigen zystischen Neoplasien. Darüber hinaus bietet diese Ausgabe hochwertige Illustrationen, Zeichnungen und Röntgenaufnahmen als Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitungen zu sämtlichen endoskopischen und chirurgischen Verfahren. Alle Bilder können für wissenschaftliche Präsentationen aus einer Bilddatenbank heruntergeladen werden. Jedes Kapitel in der 3. Auflage von The Pancreas: An Integrated Textbook of Basic Science, Medicine and Surgery wurde gründlich überarbeitet und aktualisiert. Viele Veränderungen in der klinischen Praxis seit Veröffentlichung der Vorgängerversion sind nun dokumentiert. Dazu gehören neue Leitlinien für invasive und nicht-invasive Behandlungen, neue molekularbiologische Pathways zur Unterstützung klinischer Entscheidungen für die gezielte Behandlung von Bauchspeicheldrüsenkrebs, neue minimal-invasive Ansätze zur Behandlung von Erkrankungen des Pankreas und die neuesten Erkenntnisse zu neuroendokrinen periampullären Tumoren. - Das umfassendste Werk über die Bauchspeicheldrüse, mit herausragenden und klaren Leitlinien für Kliniker. - Deckt alle Erkrankungen der Bauchspeicheldrüse detailliert ab, inkl. Anatomie, Physiologie, Pathologie, Pathophysiologie, Diagnose und Management. - Vollständig aktualisiert und um neue Kapitel erweitert. - Über 500 Illustrationen zum Herunterladen. - International renommierte Herausgeber und Autoren. Die 3. Auflage von The Pancreas: An Integrated Textbook of Basic Science, Medicine and Surgery ist ein wichtiges Werk für Gastroenterologen und Chirurgen für gastrointestinale Chirurgie weltweit.




ERCP E-Book


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Over the past 40 years, ERCP has become an effective therapeutic modality with diagnostic purposes that are continually improved.. The 3rd Edition of this practical reference helps you make the most of today's endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in your practice. You'll find authoritative, highly illustrated guidance on every aspect of ERCP, including coverage of the latest techniques. - Clearly depicts each step of ERCP procedures in dozens of step-by-step videos, including Needle Knife Sphincterotomy, Biliary Sphincterotomy, Cannulation, and Fistulotomy. - Provides clear guidelines on when and when not to perform ERCP. - Features superb, full-color images, and a wealth of illustrative diagrams. - Includes new chapters that cover duodenoscope reprocessing; endomicrocopy; EUS-guided endotherapy related to pancreatobiliary disorders; and CT and MRCP related to pancreatobiliary disorders. - Contains updated information on radiofrequency ablation for cancer, percutaneous vs. endoscopic drainage, scope cleaning practices, and pancreatic necrosis. - Expert ConsultTM eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.




Pancreatic Cancer, Cystic Neoplasms and Endocrine Tumors


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Pancreatic Cancer, Cystic Neoplasms and Endocrine Tumors: Diagnosis and Management is a modern, expertly crafted and clinically focused guide to the diagnosis, management and best-practice care of patients suffering from pancreatic cancer, cystic neoplasms and endocrine tumours. Packed with outstanding figures and with reference to the leading society guidelines, its main focus is on the many endoscopic and radiologic diagnostic techniques, medical and surgical management of both full-blown cancer and other tumors, and the risks of each form of treatment. Also covered in detail are issues of tumor recurrence and long-term outcome of treatment. Brought to you by highly skilled national and international leaders in the specialty and an experienced editor team, this is an invaluable guide to practicing gastroenterologists and surgeons in the hospital and clinical environment, as well as oncologists and endocrinologists managing patients with pancreatic tumorous lesions.







Uncommon Pancreatic Neoplasms


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Uncommon tumors of the pancreas are of increasing interest for clinicians: cross imaging techniques development makes it possible to detect small lesions in the pancreatic gland of asymptomatic patients, and in the last decades a more detailed and specific pathological classification definitivelyopened an unexpected world of more or less rare pancreatic tumors. As a matter of fact, nowadays most surgical procedures deal with these so called uncommon pancreatic tumors such as cystic, endocrine and others unfrequent histotypes, and many patientsexperiencing an accidental discovery of this type of tumor need therefore a specialistic evaluation. The concept behind this volume is the need to give the correct clinical relevance to these “uncommon” tumors, that are ranked at the first place among pancreatic tumors, and that are definitively curable with a multimodal approach. Aim of the book is therefore to get clinicians closer to these pathologies, describing their complexity and the current state of the art in diagnostic, therapeutic and pathological classification strategy, thus providing them with the tools for a modern and updated clinical management of these patients.




Essentials of Surgical Pediatric Pathology


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Essentials of Surgical Pediatric Pathology is a clear and practical yet comprehensive guide for trainee pediatric pathologists and non-pediatric pathologists. Each chapter corresponds to one of the main subspecialties, such as dermatopathology, head and neck pathology, and system pathology. Practical guidance is given on handling pediatric specimens and the authors highlight the ways in which common conditions present differently in adults and children. Other chapters cover conditions typical of childhood, including soft tissue tumors and blue round cell tumors. The chapters begin with a brief clinical presentation, followed by a clear macroscopical and histological description of the principal pathologies seen in children. Up-to-date genetic and immunohistochemical information is provided, and the book includes hundreds of high-quality color images. Written and edited by leading international experts in the field, this is an essential resource for trainee pediatric pathologists, as well as general pathologists who may encounter pediatric cases.







Pancreatic Imaging, An Issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America


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This issue reviews and updates a variety of topics in pancreatic imaging. Pearls on the Multiphasic CT of the pancreas are offered, along with the key MRI techniques for pancreatic imaging. Emerging CT, MR and US techniques for pancreatic evaluation (such as dual energy, DCMRI, spectroscopy, and US contrast) are elucidated. Ultrasound for pancreatic imaging is given a thorough review. An update on staging and resectability of pancreatic adenocarcinoma is discussed. Acute and chronic pancreatitis are reviewed, as well as cystic pancreatic lesions, congenital pancreatic anomalies, uncommon solid pancreatic neoplasms, and other pancreatic pathology. Post-operative imaging of the pancreas is discussed, and finally, an update on endoscopic techniques for the pancreas is provided.




Exploring Pancreatic Metabolism and Malignancy


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This book comprehensively describes the association between metabolic syndrome and pancreatic cancer progression, and the mechanism of action and target definition with a view to drug discovery. Metabolic syndrome, which includes adnominal obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and hyperglycemia, has recently been shown to play an important role in the etiology and progression of various cancers. Further, obesity and diabetes have been associated with an increased incidence of gastric cancers. The book reviews the key biological mechanisms underlying the association between metabolic dysregulation, including obesity-associated enhancement of growth factor signaling, inflammation, and perturbation in pancreatic cancer cell growth and metastasis. It also illustrates the role of the inflammatory signaling pathway in metabolic diseases as well as tumor growth and explores the potential of these pathways as the rational targets for pancreatic cancer therapy. Lastly, the book offers a comprehensive description of the challenges associated with diabetes and pancreatic cancer therapy.