SAGES Manual

• Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery: Principles of Patient Selection and Choice of Operation.- Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Technique and Outcomes.- Laparoscopic Gastric Banding: Technique and Outcomes.- Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.- Metabolic Effects of Bariatric Surgery.- Requirements and Accreditation for a Bariatric Program.- The Role of Endoscopy in Bariatric Surgery.- Novel Endoscopic Approaches to Obesity.- Single Incision Bariatric Surgery: Principles and Techniques.- Laparoscopic Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Associated Sliding Hiatal Hernia.- Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy and Partial Fundoplication for Esophageal Achalasia.- Laparoscopic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair.- Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy.- Robotics in Esophageal Surgery.- Laparoscopic or Endoscopic Management of Esophageal Diverticulum.- Endoluminal Approaches to Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).- Endoscopic Resection for Barrett’s Esophagus with Dysplasia.- Endoscopic Ablative Therapy.- Laparoscopic Distal and Subtotal Gastrectomy.- Laparoscopic Total Gastrectomy for Cancer.- Laparoscopic Resection of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors.- Laparoscopic Distal Pancreatectomy.- Laparoscopic Whipple.- Laparoscopic Liver Resection.- Laparoscopic Palliation for Pancreatic Cancer.- Laparoscopic Splenectomy.- Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy.- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP): General Principles.- Therapeutic Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).- Complications of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).- Laparoscopic Ileocecectomy, Small Bowel Resection and Strictureplasty for Crohn’s Disease.- Laparoscopic Segmental Colectomy.- Laparoscopic Low Anterior Resection.- Laparoscopic-Assisted Proctocolectomy with Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis.- Laparoscopy for Crohn’s Colitis.- Single Site Laparoscopic Colectomy.- Colonoscopic Stenting: Indications and Technique.- Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Live Donor Nephrectomy.- Adolescent Bariatric Surgery.

From the reviews of the third edition: "This is the second volume of a book on advanced laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures produced by the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). ... It describes advanced endoscopic and laparoscopic procedures. ... Senior residents, fellows, and practicing surgeons will find this collection beneficial. The authors are practitioners from North America. ... This manual demonstrates the wisdom of experienced surgeons. ... a worthwhile refresher for experienced practitioners." (David J. Dries, Doody's Book Reviews, July, 2012)