Abdominal Trauma, Peritoneum, and Retroperitoneum (Gastrointestinal Surgery Library) (PDF)

Advancements in imaging, endoscopy, and laparoscopy over the past two decades have led to improved outcomes with low morbidity and mortality rates in gastrointestinal (GI) surgery. GI surgery is a relatively new sub-specialty branch of general surgery that requires specialized expertise and high-volume centers.

This volume provides detailed and current information on diseases of the mesentery, omentum, peritoneum, and retroperitoneum, as well as abdominal trauma. Diseases and trauma in this area of surgery can pose challenges for even the most experienced surgeons, given limited resources for clinical decision-making and insufficient attention in traditional teaching. Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology is required to successfully manage patients with these conditions.

The book offers extensive coverage of various conditions and traumas, including a chapter on abdominal surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is written and edited by international experts in the field, making it a valuable resource for abdominal, peritoneum, and retroperitoneum surgeons and trainees, general surgeons, researchers, and medical students alike.