Surgical Pathology of the Gastrointestinal System: Volume I - Gastrointestinal Tract

This two-volume textbook provides a comprehensive review of adult and pediatric gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, and pancreatic pathology. It covers clinical presentation, endoscopic appearance, disease pathogenesis, gross and microscopic details, ancillary diagnostic methods, molecular subtypes, and prognostic workup. The book also covers diseases relevant to South-East Asia and contains 24 chapters categorized into four sections. It has been written and edited by experts with proven academic and research excellence and includes over 800 photographs, line diagrams, endoscopic and radiology pictures, gross and microscopic images, and case studies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 1038 pages
Publication date: 09 March 2023
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This comprehensive two-volume textbook offers a thorough examination of adult and pediatric gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, and pancreatic pathology. The first volume is dedicated to gastrointestinal tract pathology, while the second volume covers liver, biliary system, and pancreatic pathology.

Delving into intricate details, the book provides a comprehensive overview of clinical presentations, endoscopic appearances, disease pathogenesis, gross and microscopic features of each lesion. It also extensively covers ancillary diagnostic methods, molecular subtypes, and prognostic workup. Additionally, the book addresses diseases specific to South-East Asia, alongside those prevalent worldwide. Organized into four sections, the text encompasses 24 chapters.

Section I covers general aspects of gastrointestinal pathology, including normal anatomy, endoscopic details, grossing techniques, and ancillary tests. Section II explores benign diseases across various gastrointestinal tract anatomical parts. Section III delves into preneoplastic lesions and malignancies, with a dedicated chapter on the latest molecular classifications of gastrointestinal tract tumors. Section IV offers a unique chapter on establishing a gastrointestinal pathology laboratory.

Written and edited by esteemed experts with proven academic and research excellence, the textbook features curated contents to offer lucid and up-to-date information to readers. Over 800 photographs, line diagrams, endoscopic and radiology pictures, gross and microscopic images enhance the understanding of the subject matter.

In summary, this two-volume textbook serves as a valuable resource for gastrointestinal pathologists, hepatologists, and oncologists, providing a comprehensive and detailed exploration of gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, and pancreatic pathology.

Weight: 2808g
Dimension: 279 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811663970
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022