Now published in partnership with the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, Shackelford's Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, 9th Edition, offers lavishly illustrated, authoritative guidance on endoscopic, robotic, and minimally invasive procedures, as well as current medical therapies. An all-new editorial team led by Drs. Syed A. Ahmad and Aurora D. Pryor provides a fresh perspective on both content and organization, incorporating new and diverse images and illustrations, new videos, and new contributing authors who represent a "who's who" of international experts in the field. A must-have reference for more than 60 years, this significantly revised, two-volume reference is your one-stop resource for proven, systematic approaches to all relevant adult and pediatric GI disorders and operations.- Includes new or significantly revised content on endoscopic management of esophageal, gastric and rectal disease; surgical management of chronic pancreatitis; cystic diseases of the pancreas; islet autotransplantation; gallbladder cancer; transplantation for oncologic indications; hepatic artery infusion pumps; adrenal tumors; retroperitoneal sarcomas; and much more.- Offers updated management schemas and approaches, a new, condensed focus on anatomy and physiology, and inclusion of landmark clinical trials.- Discusses recent, major advances in minimally invasive surgery and robotic surgery.- Reflects new endoluminal approaches to benign and malignant diseases, new treatment algorithms based on recent clinical trials, and an emphasis on minimally invasive approaches to complex GI operations.- Contains an abundance of beautifully detailed intraoperative and laparoscopic photographs, as well as radiographs and line drawings, to enhance and clarify the text.- Provides new videos that highlight surgical procedures, synoptic operative reports, and new technologies that today's surgeons need to be familiar with.- Features a new team of Associate Editors who have overseen extensive updates and revisions in areas of their particular expertise: Esophageal: Dr. Christy M. Dunst; Stomach/Small Bowel: Dr. Anne O. Lidor; Hernia: Dr. Ajita S. Prabu; Colorectal: Dr. Patricia Sylla; Pancreas: Dr. Matthew H.G. Katz; and Liver: Dr. Michael I. D'Angelica.- Presents essential information, such as lists of differential diagnoses, in tabular format for quick reference.- Any additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.