Endoscopy has long been considered a vital diagnostic tool, and over the last few decades it has proven its worth as a surgical one too; so-called minimally invasive endoscopic techniques have in many cases supplanted open surgery, resulting in faster recovery times and lower risk of complications. Endoscopy is also used for the placement of devices such as feeding tubes.
This book comprises over forty chapters describing current and emerging applications in both diagnostic and surgical endoscopy. A key area of discussion is endoscopy of the gastrointestinal tract and its use for the detection and examination of conditions such as gastrointestinal neoplasms, GERD, GI bleeding and Barretts esophagus. Several chapters will also focus on the use of endoscopic surgery for treatment of GI disorders such as esophageal/gastric cancer and benign esophageal lesions, where endoscopically-inserted stents are often used when more invasive surgical techniques would be too risky. Other applications discussed in the book include gynecological, urological, bronchological, otolaryngological, neurological, and endonasal endoscopy.
This book will be useful for surgeons, radiologists and other clinicians who wish to find out more about the state of the art in this technique, and to learn more about how it is currently being used to improve patient outcomes.
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