Griffin, S: Oesophagogastric Surgery

* 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

***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"