Endocrine Surgery Principles and Practice
With the recent surge of interest within the world of endocrine surgery, and resultant significant changes in the way this surgery is performed, Endocrine Surgery: Principles and Practice caters for those entering this field. The book provides the reader
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Other titles in this series include: Transplantation Surgery edited by Hakim & Danovitch, 2001 Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery edited by Fielding & Hallissey, 2004 Neurosurgery edited by Moore & Newell, 2005 Vascular Surgery edited by Davies & Brophy, 2006 Tumor Neurosurgery edited by Moore & Newell, 2006
Johnathan G.H. Hubbard, William B. Inabnet, and Chung-Yau Lo (Eds)
Endocrine Surgery Principles and Practice Series Editor: J.S.P. Lumley Foreword by: Jon van Heerden
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Editors Johnathan G.H. Hubbard Guys & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust London, UK
William B. Inabnet Columbia University Medical Center New York, NY, USA
Chung-Yau Lo University of Hong Kong Medical Center Queen Mary Hospital Hong Kong, China
ISBN 978-1-84628-880-7 e-ISBN 978-1-84628-881-4 DOI 10.1007/978-1-84628-881-4 British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library Library of Congress Control Number: 2009920953 # Springer-Verlag London Limited 2009 Apart from any fair dealing for the purposes of research or private study, or criticism or review, as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, this publication may only be reproduced, stored or transmitted, in any form or by any means, with the prior permission in writing of the publishers, or in the case of reprographic reproduction in accordance with the terms of licenses issued by the Copyright Licensing Agency. Enquiries concerning reproduction outside those terms should be sent to the publishers. The use of registered names, trademarks, etc., in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher makes no representation, express or implied, with regard to the accuracy of the information contained in this book and cannot accept any legal responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions that may be made. Printed on acid-free paper Springer ScienceþBusiness Media springer.com
To my wife Kathleen, and children Frances and William, whose dedication and unconditional love keeps me motivated. And to my endocrine surgery patients, who allow me the opportunity to practice my profession with grace. WBI To my late father, who inspired me to pursue a medical career, and to my wife, Sabrina, and my children, Bryan and Jenny, who have given me so much support. CYL ‘For Chloe Margaux’ JGHH
Foreword
This latest addition to the Endocrine Surgical library is a gem to be savored at leisure. It is a comprehensive review and is on the cutting edge of current knowledge regarding surgical endocrinology. The fact that the three outstanding editors of Endocrine Surgery are from widely separated geographic continents (Europe, Asia and America) clearly establishes the flavor for this international contribution. The surgical arena and the endocrine surgical subspecialty, in particular, is truly international in scope, as it should be, and today represents a unique close knit f
