DESCRIPTION:
This comprehensive guide serves as both an educational resource and a practical manual for surgeons performing gastric resections as well as clinicians involved in the care of gastric cancer patients. Given that gastric resections are major surgeries, the complications that arise postoperatively can be diverse and range in severity. By focusing on both common and rare complications and offering detailed management strategies, the book aims to improve patient outcomes and reduce mortality and morbidity associated with gastric resection for cancer.
Each chapter is organized around specific complications, offering actionable advice on prevention and treatment. The guidance provided is based on the latest scientific literature, ensuring that healthcare providers have access to evidence-based approaches for effectively managing adverse events.
CONTENTS:
Introduction
Gastrointestinal Anastomotic Complication
Duodenal Stump Leakage After Gastrectomy
Arterial Pseudoaneurysm After Gastrectomy
Chylous Leakage After Gastrectomy
Biliary Fistula After Gastric Resection
Pancreatitis and Pancreatic Fistula After Gastric Resection
Functional Syndromes After Gastric Resection: Dumping Syndrome, Delayed Gastric Emptying, Roux Limb Stasis, Afferent and Efferent Loop Syndrome
Petersen""s Hernia and Internal Hernia After Gastric Resection
Postoperative Infections: Pneumonia and Intra-Abdominal Abscess
Metabolic Complications After Gastrectomy
