Mastectomy
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…
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Distal Pancreatectomy
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…
Transverse Colectomy
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,…
Duct Excision
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…
Hemorrhoids and Hemorrhoidectomy
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…
Right Colectomy
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…
Nissen Fundoplication
Chapter 6 Nissen Fundoplication Benjamin K. Poulose and Michael D. Holzman Introduction Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) remains one of the most common diseases for which patients seek medical attention. Identifying…
Common Bile Duct Surgery and Choledochoduodenostomy
Chapter 13 Common Bile Duct Surgery and Choledochoduodenostomy Walter S. Cha Introduction Approximately 15% of patients with gallbladder stones will also have stones within the common bile duct (CBD). Currently,…
Thyroidectomy and Parathyroidectomy
Chapter 3 Thyroidectomy and Parathyroidectomy Christopher R. McHenry Thyroidectomy Thyroidectomy is the most common endocrine surgical procedure performed. It is indicated for nodular thyroid disease when fine-needle aspiration biopsy is…
Truncal and Highly Selective Vagotomy
Chapter 7 Truncal and Highly Selective Vagotomy Melissa S. Phillips Introduction Vagotomy was once the “gold standard” for patients with duodenal and gastric ulcers. However, the widespread use of medical…
