Case-Based Lessons in the Management of Complex Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery

This text provides a comprehensive, state-of-the art definitive "e;case-based"e; reference for the work-up, diagnosis, intraoperative management, and peri-operative care of patients with complex, difficult to manage HPB diseases. The book provides a practical, clinically useful guide that reviews select complicated HPB cases, as well as providing key information on how to manage such patients. This text provides detailed "e;case-based"e; algorithms, as well as specific guidance on the management of complicated HPB patients. In addition, it also focuses on key points on how to work-up patients pre-operatively, highlights intra-operative technical "e;pearls"e;, and defines optimal post-operative care. Chapters are rich with images, have multiple "e;call out"e; boxes to highlight key lessons learned and also include clinical management "e;pearls."e;  All chapters are written by experts in their field and include the most up-to-date clinical information from national and world leaders in their respective discipline.Case-Based Lessons in the Management of Complex Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery will serve as a very useful resource for physicians, fellows and residents dealing with complex HPB patients. In addition, It will provide a concise yet comprehensive summary of the diagnosis, work-up, and management of some of the most complex, yet common, HPB cases.