With a focus on the intricacies of modern surgical practices, *Operative Techniques in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Second Edition* offers a streamlined, easy-to-navigate format. This surgical atlas features concise, bulleted text paired with full-color illustrations and intraoperative photographs, ensuring that you know exactly what to look for and how to proceed.
Curated from the broader *Operative Techniques in Surgery, Second Edition*, this independent resource, led by editor-in-chief Mary T. Hawn and meticulously refined by Dr. Steven J. Hughes, breaks down each surgical technique into clear, actionable steps. You’ll quickly find the information necessary to select the optimal approach for every patient and to execute it with confidence, achieving the best outcomes.
Key features include:
– A thorough, step-by-step guide on surgeries involving the biliary system, liver, pancreas, and spleen.
– Coverage of various procedures including open, laparoscopic, endoscopic, and robotic techniques, as well as relevant trauma considerations.
– Access to the VST eBook, which includes 30 instructional videos curated by contributing authors and editors for most chapters.
– Comprehensive updates reflecting the latest in the American Board of Surgery’s SCORE Curricula for General Surgery and Complex General Surgical Oncology.
Each procedure follows a consistent format: differential diagnosis, patient history and physical examination, imaging studies, surgical management, techniques, pearls and pitfalls, postoperative care, outcomes, and potential complications.
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