Appendectomy
CHAPTER 19 Appendectomy James P. Dolan Step 1. Surgical anatomy ♦ The appendix is a finger-like evagination of the proximal wall of the cecum. There has been extensive debate as…
Adrenalectomy
CHAPTER 14 Adrenalectomy L. Michael Brunt, Corey Ming-Lum Step 1. Surgical anatomy A thorough knowledge of normal adrenal anatomy and the relationship of the adrenals to surrounding structures is essential…
Total proctocolectomy with ileal-pouch anal anastomosis
CHAPTER 23 Total proctocolectomy with ileal-pouch anal anastomosis Robert R. Cima, David W. Larson, Eric J. Dozois Step 1. Surgical anatomy ♦ Chronic ulcerative colitis (CUC) is an inflammatory bowel…
Ventral incisional hernia
CHAPTER 16 Ventral incisional hernia Robert Lim, Daniel B. Jones Step 1. Surgical anatomy ♦ Ventral hernia repair is a common operation in the United States. With the realization that…
Right hemicolectomy
CHAPTER 21 Right hemicolectomy Jennifer L. Irani, David C. Brooks Step 1. Surgical anatomy ♦ The ileocolic vascular pedicle of the superior mesenteric artery must be isolated and divided. If…
Adjustable gastric banding
CHAPTER 26 Adjustable gastric banding Daniel Davis Step 1. Surgical anatomy ♦ Adjustable gastric banding was first introduced in 1993. Initially the Lap-Band was the only band available, now we…
Nissen fundoplication
CHAPTER 4 Nissen fundoplication Jonathan F. Finks Step 1. Surgical anatomy The antireflux barrier ♦ The antireflux barrier of the gastroesophageal (GE) junction depends on proper anatomic alignment of the…
Roux-en-y gastric bypass (linear stapler)
CHAPTER 24 Roux-en-y gastric bypass (linear stapler) Gordon G. Wisbach, David B. Lautz Step 1. Surgical anatomy ♦ Hepatomegaly—large left lateral segment may require division of falciform ligament for optimal…
Endoscopic component separation
CHAPTER 17 Endoscopic component separation David Earle, Jessica Evans Step 1. Surgical anatomy ♦ The rectus abdominis muscle is a paired muscle running vertically from the costal margin to the…
Sleeve gastrectomy
CHAPTER 28 Sleeve gastrectomy Gregory F. Dakin, Alfons Pomp Step 1. Surgical anatomy ♦ The stomach has a rich blood supply, which includes the left and right gastric arteries, the…
