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OverviewThis book provides an overview on biliary lithiasis and all its clinical pictures, twenty years after the first laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The gallbladder, the main bile duct and intra-hepatic stones, in their uncomplicated and complicated forms are illustrated. Chapters are focused on basic science, epidemiology, diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to biliary lithiasis. The different diagnostic procedures described include invasive and noninvasive imaging, and treatment options take into consideration medical treatment, open and minimally invasive surgery, endoscopic and percutaneous approaches, both individually and as combined procedures.This book's content is not limited to the most commonly used therapeutic approaches reported in the literature, but also addresses new and innovative therapeutic strategies for biliary lithiasis. Thanks to its comprehensive approach, this volume will be of interest not only for GPs and specialists in this field, but also to residents and other health professional of different disciplines. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Giuseppe Borzellino , Claudio CordianoPublisher: Springer Mycopy Us Imprint: Springer Mycopy Us Dimensions: Width: 28.00cm , Height: 2.70cm , Length: 21.00cm Weight: 1.184kg ISBN: 9788847012660ISBN 10: 884701266 Pages: 532 Publication Date: 15 March 2009 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Undefined Publisher's Status: Unknown Availability: Out of stock Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |