Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Disease

This is a practical text on management issues within hepatobiliary and pancreatic disease, designed for surgeons, gastroenterologists and hepatologists. It focuses on up-to-date management options, controversies and the variety of team approaches implemented.

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The advent of therapeutic endoscopy and other minimally-invasive techniques has contributed to participation in patient management by surgeons, as well as gastroenterologists and hepatologists with special interests in endoscopy, and interventional radiologists. While at least two-thirds of these highly complex diseases and disorders are managed by the surgeon, the role of the specialists is increasing. This is a practical book on management issues, focusing on up-to-date management options, controversies and the variety of team approaches implemented at various institutions.