| Topic: | Digestive Diseases (DD) |
| Title: | Surgical Management of Gallstone Disease and Postoperative Complications. |
| Author: | Glasgow, R.E.; Mulvihill, S.J. |
| Source: | In: Feldman, M.; Friedman, L.S.; Sleisenger, M.H. Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease: Pathophysiology/Diagnosis/Management. 7th ed. [2-volume set]. St. Louis, MO: Saunders. 2002. p. 1091-1105. |
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| Abstract: | Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) is the most common elective abdominal operation in the United States and is overwhelmingly necessitated by the presence of gallstones. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy has become the standard method for the elective treatment of patients with biliary colic and complications of gallstone disease, such as acute cholecystitis, gallstone pancreatitis, and choledocholithiasis (common bile duct stones). This chapter on the surgical management of gallstone disease and postoperative complications is from a comprehensive and authoritative textbook that covers disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, biliary tree, pancreas, and liver, as well as the related topics of nutrition and peritoneal disorders. Topics include open cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) and laparoscopic cholecystectomy; indications for cholecystectomy, including asymptomatic gallstones, biliary colic, acute cholecystitis, gallstone pancreatitis, and special problems; surgery for choledocholithiasis; bile duct stricture; postcholecystectomy syndrome, including choledocholithiasis, cystic duct remnant, and sphincter of Oddi dysfunction; and the interplay of gallstones, cholecystectomy, and cancer. The chapter includes a mini-outline with page citations, full-color illustrations, and extensive references. 4 figures. 5 tables. 160 references. |
| Format: | Book Chapter |
| Language: | English. |
| Major Keywords: | Digestive System Diseases. Gastroenterology. Pathophysiology. Diagnosis. Patient Care Management. Gallstones. Surgery. Surgical Techniques. |
| Minor Keywords: | Patient Selection. Diagnostic Tests. Professional Education. Postoperative Complications. Epidemiology. Risk Factors. Pathogenesis. Cholecystitis. Common Bile Duct Stones. Cancer. |
| Publication Number: | DDBK09609 |
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