Atlas of Minimally Invasive Surgery in Esophageal Carcinoma
Atlas of Minimally Invasive Surgery in Esophageal Carcinoma provides both an easy-to-follow procedural manual on the laparoscopic techniques for esophageal carcinoma and a comprehensive survey of the field of surgery on esophageal carcinoma. The following
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Atlas of Minimally Invasive Surgery in Esophageal Carcinoma
Shailesh Puntambekar Miguel A. Cuesta
Atlas of Minimally Invasive Surgery in Esophageal Carcinoma
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Dr. Shailesh Puntambekar Galaxy Laparoscopic Institute Pune-411004 India
Dr. Miguel A. Cuesta Vrije Universiteit Medical Center 1007 MB Amsterdam The Netherlands
ISBN: 978-1-84882-767-7 e-ISBN: 978-1-84882-768-4 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-84882-768-4 Springer Dordrecht Heidelberg London New York Library of Congress Control Number: 2009933269 © Springer Science+Business Media B.V. 2010 No part of this work may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, microfilming, recording or otherwise, without written permission from the Publisher, with the exception of any material supplied specifically for the purpose of being entered and executed on a computer system, for exclusive use by the purchaser of the work. Printed on acid-free paper. Springer is part of Springer Science+Business Media (www.springer.com)
Foreword
Esophageal cancer remains both a life-threatening disease and an everyday challenge for both patients and surgeons. Controversies regarding its management are prevalent, creating confusion and uncertainties. Preoperative mortality and morbidity, limited overall and disease-free survival, and dismal prognosis make decision making regarding the choice of management difficult. Prof. Puntambekar is an enthusiastic surgeon, full of energy and inspiration. This young colleague offers contemporary possibilities for management of esophageal carcinoma. Prof. Cuesta is an experienced surgeon working in Europe. These two authors have compiled their work in this atlas and enrich the reader with experience encompassing two different continents. This book is an update of novel surgical techniques of combined thoracoscopic and laparoscopic approach in minimally invasive management of esophageal carcinoma. Prof. Puntambekar’s outstanding experience and expertise in this field is fully illustrated in this book in a step-by-step description of the operative procedures. This book should be regarded as a landmark for the surgical management of esophageal carcinoma. The book is distinctive and the technical steps are original, reflecting a deep knowledge of the regional anatomy and a unique ability of visual and operative orientation. I read the book with care and admiration and would like to ensure every potential reader that not only is this book one of its kind on the international front but it also opens up new discussions and possibilities for the management of esophageal cancer with minimal morbidity. The approach is practical, easy to comprehend, and replicate. The oncological and operative concepts are well elucidated. The contributions of Prof. Puntambekar and Prof. Cuesta are outstanding and applicable in everyday clinical and surgical practice. This innovative and original work will remain a precious heri
