Table of Contents

Pathology of benign, malignant and premalignant oesophageal and gastric tumours
Epidemiology, genetics and screening for oesophageal and gastric cancer
Staging of oesophageal and gastric cancer
Preoperative assessment and perioperative management in oesophageal and gastric surgery
Surgery for cancer of the oesophagus
Treatment of early oesophageal cancer and endoscopic oesophageal surgery
Surgery for cancer of the stomach
Endoscopic and surgical treatment of early gastric cancer
Radiotherapy and chemotherapy in treatment of oesophageal and gastric cancer
Palliative treatments of carcinoma of the oesophagus and stomach
Other oesophageal and gastric neoplasms
Pathophysiology and investigation of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
Treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
Treatment of the complications of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and failed gastro-oesophageal surgery
Barrett's oesophagus
The management of achalasia and other motility disorders of the oesophagus
Paraoesophageal hernia and gastric volvulus
Benign ulceration of the stomach and duodenum and the complications of previous ulcer surgery
Oesophageal emergencies
Bariatric surgery
Index

Reviews

***2010 BMA Book Awards - Highly Commended - Surgical specialties category*** "Evidence based medicine is clearly highlighted in text. Key points listed at end of each chapter and references with key research are highlighted. It has clear diagrams and illustrations. Overall a well-written text which provides a wealth of information for general surgical trainees and gastroenterologists." Judges comments