This book gives in depth information of the pre- and post-operative management of patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgery, with emphasis on the care required to lessen the potential complications post operation.

This book gives in depth information of the pre and post operative management of patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgery, with emphasis on the care required to lessen the potential complications post operation. Patients having undergone surgery face a 10 per cent risk of adverse reaction to the treatment and certain gastrointestinal operations have a 50 per cent risk of postoperative complications, particularly among cancer patients. Consequently preventing complications from arising is of paramount importance. That's what this book sets out to do.

1. Introduction
2. Sutures and Needles in Gastrointestinal Surgery
3. Staplers in Gastrointestinal Surgery
4. Tubes and Drains in Gastrointestinal Surgery
5. Preoperative Preparation in Gastrointestinal Surgery (General)
6. Postoperative Management in Gastrointestinal Surgery (General)
7. Pre and Postoperative Management in Foregut (Oesophagus, Stomach and Duodenum) Surgery
8. Pre and Postoperative Management in Midgut (Small Intestine) Surgery
9. Pre and Postoperative Management in Hindgut (Colon, Rectum and Anus) Surgery
10. Pre and Postoperative Management in Hepatic Surgery
11. Pre and Postoperative Management in Biliary Surgery
12. Pre and Postoperative Management in Pancreatic Surgery
13. Pre and Postoperative Management in Splenic Surgery
14. Pre and Postoperative Management in Laparoscopic Surgery
15. Nutrition in Perioperative Period
16. Nutrition in Cancer Patients
17. Surgical Management of Anastomotic Leakage and Intra-abdominal Sepsis
18. Management of Postoperative Gastrointestinal Fistulae
19. Stoma Care
20. Pain Control in Gastrointestinal Surgery
21. Bowel Care