Böcker i The Clinics: Surgery-serien

Benign prostatic hyperplasia and the resulting lower urinary tract symptoms is a major part of almost any urologist's clinical practice. Due to the high prevalence of the disease in our aging population, new concepts and treatments are constantly entering the marketplace. Differences in patient preferences and desired outcomes require the practicing urologist to understand not only the pathophysiology of the disease but how specific treatments may be better suited for some patients and not others. This issue will address the current concepts and treatments available to urologists.

Covers topics such as: Utility of PET in the mediastinum; Diagnostic strategies for mediastinal tumors and masses; Infections of the mediastinum; Genetic markers of mediastinal diseases; Mediastinal tumors and cysts in the pediatric population; and, Multimodality treatment of germ cell tumors of the mediastinum.

Covers topics such as: The Epidemiology, Clinical features and Natural History of Emphysema; The National Emphysema Treatment Trial (NETT); 'Rationale and Experience for Staged Lung Volume Reduction Surgery' Rationale and Experience for Staged Lung Volume Reduction Surgery; and, Lung Volume Reduction Surgery for Non-Heterogenous Emphysema.

Discusses aesthetic reconstruction principles and techniques for the face that has been damaged by disease or trauma. This title includes articles on reconstruction of scalp, forehead, eyelid, cheek, nose, and lip defects; endoscopic surgery for the lacrimal duct; lipofilling; and, improving outcomes in aesthetic facial reconstruction.

Includes topics such as: Overview of Colorectal Cancer Genetics; Familial Adenomatous Polyposis; MYH Associated Polyposis; Other genetic colorectal cancer syndromes; Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer - emphasis on MSH2/MLH1; Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer - emphasis on PMS2/MSH6; and, Familial Colorectal Cancer Syndrome Type X.

A collection of papers that deals with functional neurosurgery. It explores topics such as functional neurosurgery origins of Intraoperative MRI, iMRI safety, anesthesia in the iMRI environment, gene therapy, the use of iMRI for cell-based therapy of Parkinson's disease, and more.

Suitable for dermatologists as well as plastic surgeons, this title gives detailed information on how to perform several procedures of minimally invasive surgery, including dermabrasion, botox injection, laser therapy, and thermage.

Explores Pinneal Region Tumors. This title focuses on areas such as pathology, radiographic features, open surgical approaches, endoscopic surgical approaches, clinical outcomes after treatment of pineocytoma, clinical outcomes after treatment of pineoblastoma, clinical outcomes after treatment of germ cell tumors, and more.

A work that covers: Skin - Histology and physiology of wound healing; Acne scars - prevention and management; Oculoplastic pearls - preventing cicatricial scars and ectropion in eyelid repair; Use of camouflaging makeup; The role of intralesional/ intra-scar steroids in post op wound care management; and, Keloids: prevention and treatment.

Includes topics such as: History of Allergy; Epidemiology of Allergy; Types of Rhinitis; Differential Diagnosis including Allergy Mimics; Immunology; Physical Findings in Allergy; Diagnosis including lab testing and physical examination; Associated Conditions and Comorbidities; and, Role of Allergy in Serous Otitis Media.

Presents topics on: image fusion in pre-operative planning; the use of 3D imaging tools including stereolithographic modeling and intraoperative navigation for maxillo-mandibular and complex orbital reconstruction; custom-made, three-dimensional, intraoperative surgical guides for nasal reconstruction; and, more.

Covers such topics as: Acute Trauma; Toe to Hand Transfers; Functioning Muscle Transfers; The Stiff Joint; Contracture Release; Secondary Flexor Tendon Reconstruction; Tendon Transfer; Nerve Reconstruction; Current Status of Brachial Plexus Reconstruction; Treatment of Non-union and Mal-union Following Hand Fractures; and, more.

A comprehensive review of bariatric and metabolic surgery for the general surgery. It covers such topics as: the obesity epidemic/economic impact and diabetes epidemic/economic impact, physiology of obesity/diabetes, physiology of weight loss surgery, history of bariatric surgery, laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, and more.

Includes topics such as: Teleconsultation in Neuro-otology; Telehealth and Humanitarian Partnerships in Otolaryngology; Successful Models for Tele-otolaryngology; Consumer Directed Telehealth; Remote Audiology; Remote Management of Voice and Swallowing Disorders; Robotics and Tele-Surgery in Otolaryngology; and, more.

A comprehensive review on gastric surgery. It covers such topics as: gastric acid and digestive physiology, emergency ulcer surgery, anti reflux and hiatal hernia Surgery, GIST surgery and adjuvant surgery, achalasia surgery, gastric adenocarcinoma surgery and adjuvant therapy, minimally invasive gastric surgery, and more.

Benign esophageal diseases are common problems treated by thoracic surgeons. This title includes articles on the diagnosis and management of several motility and reflux disorders that are considered benign, with an emphasis on the use of cutting-edge technology.

Looks at modern sedation techniques in the critically ill. This title covers such topics as: pharmacology of commonly used analgesics and sedatives in the ICU; lessons learned from international surveys of current sedation practices; and, protocolized and target-based sedation and analgesia in the ICU.

Covers such topics as: Natural History of Vestibular Schwannomas (includes histology, epidemiology); Clinical and Diagnostic Evaluation (includes cost effectiveness of imaging vs audiometry); Neurophysiological Correlates: Preoperative, Intraoperative and Postoperative - Facial nerve, Auditory function, Vestibular; and, more.

Includes articles on: Arteriovenous Malformations: Epidemiology and Clinical Presentation; Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas: Epidemiology and Clinical Presentation; Historical Perspective of Treatments of Arteriovenous Malformations and Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas; and, more.

Devoted to the management of Gastric Cancer, this title includes articles that focus on Epidemiology; Genetics and Prophylactic Surgery; Endoscopic Diagnosis Gastric Stromal Tumors (GIST); Management of Early Stage Gastric Cancer; Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR); Tailored Lymphadenectomy; and, Gastric Cancer - Eastern Experience.

A work on minimally invasive intracranial surgery that covers different aspects of this type of surgery, including repair techniques, complication avoidance, and special considerations for movement disorders, tumors, vascular lesions, and more.

Features experts who highlight the updates on various forms of management of high grade glioma. In this title, the articles focus on: Extent of Resection for Glioblastoma; Role of adjuvant radiation therapy; Survival benefit of the Temozolomide protocol; Alternative chemotherapeutic agents; The role of avastin; Radiology; and Pathology.

Highlights management issues surrounding specific subjects within the clinical practice of thoracic surgery.

Covers such topics as: Hemangiomas in pediatric otolaryngology; Otolaryngologic manifestations of craniofacial syndromes; Pediatric otolaryngology manifestations of skeletal dysplasia; The otolaryngologist's approach to the down syndrome patient; and, Endoscopic skull base techniques for juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma.

Presents a comprehensive review of pediatric surgery for the general surgeon. This title covers such topics as: pediatric pain management, hernias, hydroceles, and undescended testes, appendectomy, merckel's and intussusceptions, pyloric stenosis, childhood obesity, neonatal bowel obstruction, teratoma and ovarian lesions, and more.

Covers essential topics in the post anesthesia care unit. This title also covers management of pain, delirium, acute renal failure, arrhythmias, and several post anesthesia complications. It addresses both adult and pediatric issues.

Presents information and updates on surgical techniques and equipment in the face of continued, rapid growth of plastic surgery. This title provides a practicing plastic surgeon an update of what is new in breast oncology and how it is or should be linked with the plastic surgeon's approach to breast surgery and reconstruction.

Provides articles on Imaging of the pituitary and parasellar region; Management of Incidentally Found Nonfunctional Pituitary Tumors; Endoscopic Surgery for Pituitary Tumors; Prolactinomas - Medical versus Surgical Management; and, Hypopituitarism and Central Diabetes Insipidus: Peri-Operative Diagnosis and Management.

Includes topics such as: epidemiology and prevalence of esophageal cancer, molecular basis of esophageal cancer development and progression, diagnosis and management of Barrett's esophagus, evaluation and staging of patients with esophageal cancer, medical evaluation of patients preparing for an esophagectomy, and more.

Includes topics such as: heparin induced thrombocytopenia, monitoring devices, mechanical ventilation, removal from mechanical ventilations, common complications in the critically ill patients, common drugs in the SICU, hypovolemic shock resuscitation, sepsis, nutrition, renal management, pain management, family engagement, and more.