Chapter 20 Abdominal Wall Anatomy and Ostomy Sites Jeremy M. Lipman Introduction Proper ostomy creation can significantly minimize the potential for associated morbidity. Incidents of peristomal hernia, pouch leak, skin…
Chapter 34 Exposure of the Superior Mesenteric Artery and Celiac Axis Matthew J. Kruse and Bruce L. Gewertz Introduction Unimpeded access to the aorta and its visceral branches is essential…
Chapter 40 Central Line Anatomy Mark A. Malangoni Introduction Understanding the anatomic relationships of the large veins used for placement of central catheters is key to successful cannulation and avoidance…
Chapter 30 Femoral Hernia Repair Jeffrey A. Blatnik and Michael J. Rosen Introduction A femoral hernia is a type of groin hernia in which the hernia sac is located below…
Chapter 46 Mastectomy Anthony Visioni and Julian A. Kim Introduction Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed and the second leading cause of cancer mortality in women. Major advances…
Chapter 15 Distal Pancreatectomy Natalie E. Joseph Introduction Distal pancreatectomy is the term applied to resection of that portion of the pancreas extending to the left of the midline and…
Chapter 23 Transverse Colectomy Eric L. Marderstein and Mujjahid Abbas Introduction Transverse colectomy is an uncommon procedure. Potential indications for transverse colectomy include transverse colon cancer, segmental inflammatory bowel disease,…
Chapter 47 Duct Excision Anthony Visioni and Julian A. Kim Introduction Nipple discharge is a common complaint for women, with the possibility of intraductal cancer the greatest concern. However, benign…
Chapter 26 Hemorrhoids and Hemorrhoidectomy Jason F. Hall Introduction Complaints attributable to hemorrhoidal disease are common in both primary care and specialty settings. The vast majority of hemorrhoidal presentations can…
Chapter 21 Right Colectomy Sharon L. Stein Introduction A right colectomy is performed to treat a number of pathologies. Common indications include an unresectable polyp, colon cancer, Crohn disease of…
