Handbook of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery

Handbook of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery
Author: Nicholas J. Zyromski
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 697
Release: 2014-09-09
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1469873508

This handbook provides a comprehesive but succinct overview of medical and surgical management of diseases of the liver, pancreas, and biliary tree. It includes imaging of the pancreas and hepatobiliary system as well. Open and minimally invasive surgical management techniques are covered. Coverage includes pancreatic cancer and cysts, pancreatitis, complications of panreatic surgery, ultrasound for liver disease, cirrhosis and portal hypertension, neuroendocrine and colorectal metastases to the liver, gallstones, cholesystitis, infections in biliary surgery, and more. Target markets include surgical residents, surgical nurses, beginning fellows in HPB training programs. There may also be some uptake from gastroenterologists.

Radiotherapy in Practice - Brachytherapy

Radiotherapy in Practice - Brachytherapy
Author: Peter Hoskin
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2011-01-27
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0199600902

This book provides practical guidance on the use of brachytherapy. Each chapter gives the reader a solid background in the physics and dosimetry of the technique, followed by practical information on its use in common disease sites.