Shackelford's Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, 2 Volume Set, 9th Edition
Date of Publication: 08/2025
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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.
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.
New to this edition
- The editors have modernized the chapters, including condensed focus on anatomy and physiology, updated management schemas and approaches, inclusion of landmark clinical trials, and addition of chapters they felt needed be included that were not in the past editions (e.g. more focused chapters on endoscopic management of esophageal, gastric and rectal disease, a broader focus on surgical management of chronic pancreatitis, cystic diseases of the pancreas, islet autotransplantation, gallbladder cancer, transplantation for oncologic indications, hepatic artery infusion pumps, adrenal tumors, and retroperitoneal sarcomas)
- Editors have added chapters/ content reflecting newer endoluminal approaches to benign and malignant diseases, newer treatment algorithms based on recent clinical trials, and an emphasis on minimally invasive approaches to complex GI operations. Each chapter will highlight key references that surgeons and trainees should be familiar with as landmark papers
- The lead editors have selected six highly qualified Associate Editors with diverse and inclusive backgrounds. The six Associate Editors are international subject matter experts and leaders in the field of surgery
- Selection of contributors will attempt to include new leaders in the field with an emphasis on diversity. Approximately 50% of contributors will be new
- Editors will work with contributors to include videos to highlight operations, synoptic operative reports, and newer technology that are on the horizon that surgeons should be aware of with regards to development
- Emphasis on diversity with associate editors and contributors
- Editors will emphasize to all authors the inclusion of pictures/ artwork when appropriate to enhance visual offerings. They will also emphasize the use of short videos as a learning tool throughout. Videos are an increasingly useful tool
Key Features
- 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
- An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date
Author Information
Edited by Syed A. Ahmad, MD, Director, UC Cancer Center and Professor of Surgery, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, USA and Aurora D. Pryor, MD, Vice Chair of Surgery, Chief of Bariatric, Foregut and Advanced GI Surgery and Director. Bariatric and Metabolic Weight Loss Center. Stony Brook University Medical Center, USA
