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…
Complications of adjustable gastric banding
CHAPTER 27 Complications of adjustable gastric banding Emma Patterson, Mark Smith Step 1. Surgical anatomy ♦ Band complications can occur early or late. The most common late complications are port…
Total extraperitoneal (TEP) hernia repair
CHAPTER 15 Total extraperitoneal (TEP) hernia repair Patricia Sylla, David W. Rattner Step 1. Surgical anatomy ♦ A thorough knowledge of the extraperitoneal inguinal anatomy is required to avoid complications….
Handsewn gastrojejunal anastomosis
CHAPTER 25 Handsewn gastrojejunal anastomosis Edward Mun Step 1. Surgical anatomy ♦ For pertinent anatomy, see Chapter 24. Step 2. Preoperative considerations ♦ For details regarding patient preparation, anesthetic considerations,…
Paraesophageal hernia
CHAPTER 5 Paraesophageal hernia Ashley Haralson Vernon, Heidi L. Elliott Step 1. Clinical anatomy ♦ The main topic of this chapter is the operative management of paraesophageal hernias, which can…
