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Deep knowledge of anatomy and surgical technique will continue to remain the foundation of surgery despite advancement in surgical technology. Robotic surgery usage has increased drastically in the last decade. More than ever before, surgical community in great need for an updated atlas in the various upper GI surgical procedures and techniques available. This atlas demonstrates how to perform the most common Upper GI robotic procedure via a set of high-quality state-of-the-art annotated images showing step-by-step guidance providing pertinent and concise procedure descriptions spanning benign and malignant upper GI problems. Robotic upper GI procedures are considered technically demanding w...
Similar to the 1st edition, the 2nd edition of Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques for Cancers of the Gastrointestinal Tract provides different approaches for various organs of the gastrointestinal tract. This book provides an updated resource of advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques for patients with GI cancers. It is primarily designed to provide a step-by-step approach of surgical techniques, highlighting key learning points and potential operative pitfalls. The text is largely focused on minimally invasive surgical techniques (laparoscopic and robotic), with new chapters on innovations in gastric cancer surgery including middle gastrectomy, pylorus preserving gastrectomy, an...
This Atlas comprehensively covers minimally invasive operative techniques for benign and malignant cancer surgery of the esophagus and stomach. It provides easy-to-follow instructions accompanied by a range of pictures and illustrations, as well as a collection of interactive videos to aid the reader in developing a deeper understanding of each surgical procedure. Techniques covered include minimally invasive surgical treatment for esophageal and gastric cancer including different approaches such as thoracoscopic, transhiatal, laparoscopic, and robot-assisted resections. These chapters include different types of cervical and intrathoracic anastomoses after esophageal resections, and differen...
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Everyone needs to be rescued sometimes. Everyone but Hannah Montgomery, that is. She just needs a vacation. Three weeks Down Under, a vacation in New Zealand to sort out her life, figure out what she wants, seems just right. Oh, and to relax. She should definitely put that on the agenda. She certainly isn't looking for a sexy fling with a professional rugby player, no matter how attractive he is. Hannah doesn't do casual. But maybe just this once ... As much as he's shared with Hannah, Drew Callahan has kept one very big secret. He's the captain of New Zealand's All Blacks rugby team, and the most famous rugby player on earth. And learning the truth, now that she's back home again, has made Hannah warier than ever. Drew knows that she's right for him. But how can he convince her to let down her guard enough to explore what they could have together? Go Down Under in this steamy New Zealand sports romance. Fans of Jill Shalvis, Catherine Bybee, and Kristin Higgins will enjoy this book.
Gastric cancer (GC) is one of the most common malignancies worldwide. It is particularly challenging due to common detection at the advanced stages of the diseases preventing potential therapeutic and treatment strategies for patients. Common forms of treatment include chemotherapy which has been found to improve the survival rate and overall quality of life for patients with unresectable, locally advanced or at the metastatic stages of the disease. However, chemotherapy has also proven to cause significant side effects in some patients. Lymphatic metastasis has been found to be common in gastric cancer patients. Lymph vascular invasion (LVI) has been identified to be associated to the infiltration of tumor cells in the arteries, veins or lymphatic vessels. This has been identified to prompt local recurrence and the distant metastasis of various tumors. This has led to the LVI status as an independent prognostic factor and studies have found the occurrence of pathological LVI is associated with gastric cancer progression and linked to poor clinical prognosis and low survival rate.
Golden Wings, by Frank Kerns, is a novel of a family living amidst small town treachery set during the national scandal of the JFK assassination. The novel ties up a lot of loose ends into one coherent explanation. Its an intriguing premise with a wide and interesting cast of Southern characters. John DeSimone - Author/Editor
A fascinating deep-dive into how shows from Buffy the Vampire Slayer to The Equalizer have changed the way women are portrayed on television. The last three decades of television have been a formative and progressive time for female characters, as stronger, more independent women have appeared on screen to guide a new generation of viewers into their own era of power. These characters battle vampires, demons, corrupt government officials, and scientific programs all while dealing with the same real-world concerns their audiences face every day. In Fierce Females on Television: A Cultural History, Nicole Evelina examines ten shows from the past thirty years to unveil the enormous impact they ...
From friendships to Facebook to far-off countries, what do we do when our lives seem mired in conflict? How do we find connection when our differences are constantly on display and even exacerbated by algorithms and echo chambers? How do we build a kinder society? If you are tired of the anxiety, frustration, and fear that pervade your connections with other people, both online and in real life, Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers want you to know one thing--you are not alone. In this book they will help you understand the powerful connections you have with other people on a personal, community-based, national, and even international level. Then they show you how to - engage your family with a spirit of curiosity - listen closely to the anxieties and fears of your friends - explore shared values within your community - understand your work as a citizen in a diverse country - hold lightly those things that are beyond your control around the world The status quo isn't working. If you long to be a peacemaker and a positive influence in your spheres, Now What? is your door to a future that is characterized by hope, love, and connection despite our differences.
A young, blond-haired woman stabbed with a knife in her chest and bleeding to death is desperately trying to get to Dr. Mort Yvars, a psychiatrist who specializes in treating violence-prone patients. Fortunately, across the street she spots the light to his office still burning. She must rally her remaining breaths to hand him the three blood-drenched diaries that contain the identity of her killer. Will she make it to his office before death overtakes her? Who is she, and why is she a target for murder? Morts odyssey takes him to the most powerful and famous men in the world, eventually bringing him to England to confront a member of the royal family. A fast paced suspenseful mystery with incredible twists and turns . When a Stranger Knocks is the second in a fourteen-part mystery series featuring Mort and Millie, a humorous, loving, clever couple who themselves are constantly fighting their own inner demons. Will Morts fears win out, or will he be able to overcome them to stop the bloodshed?