The available textbooks in surgical gastroenterology are not comprehensive, do not adequately discuss some of the diseases which are specifically relevant in the Asian context and do not have Indian protocols for therapy and follow-up even for diseases which are commonly seen by us. I, therefore, worked to compile a book, which could serve as a textbook for the students of surgical gastroenterology and could also be of help to the practicing surgeons and the gastroenterologists. ...
ÔøΩ A highly illustrated two volume resource for residents and practising surgeons.

ÔøΩ Divided into 124 chapters across ten sections.

ÔøΩ Covers a vast range of gastroenterological conditions and their surgical management from basics to advance.

ÔøΩ Begins with a general section, covering imaging, infections and antibiotics, radiation therapy, nutritional support for hospitalised patients, statistics, and interventional radiology.

ÔøΩ Subsequent sections cover specific parts of the gastrointestinal system, including oesophagus, stomach, pancreas, gall bladder, liver, spleen, and colon.

ÔøΩ Each section begins with a chapter on anatomy, before covering the surgical treatment of various disorders.

ÔøΩ The penultimate section provides extensive information on liver transplantation, and the final section covers miscellaneous topics in gastroenterology.

ÔøΩ Enhanced by 1200 images, and includes two DVDs with guidance on seven surgical procedures.

ÔøΩ A must-have in the armamentarium of all students and practitioners of surgery and gastroenterology.