Describes the operative procedures with illustrations and text. Each operational technique is evaluated in 1-2 pages following the description.

Gastrointestinal surgery of the upper GI tract is presented at its best. Each surgical procedure is briefly introduced as to why it is selected. The surgical technique is then described step by step, each major step is presented by an illustration and a short concise text, without sacrificing scientific accuracy. The procedure is concluded with a short overview on outcome and possible difficulties. Top international experts present internationally accepted standards.

Part A Surgical Anatomy.- Part B Benign Disorders: Achalasia.- Diffuse Esophageal Spasm.- Epiphrenic Diverticulum.- Zenker Diverticulum and Pharyngo-Esophageal Dyscoordination.- Esophageal Leiomyoma and Duplication Cyst.- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.- TypII/III Hiatal Hernia.- Peptic Ulcer Disease.- Morbid Obesity.- Benign Gastric Tumors and GIST.- Esophageal/Gastric Resecton and Replacement for Benign Disease.- Part C Malignant Disorders: Esophageal Cancer.- Cancer of the Cardia (AEG II).- Gastric Cancer.- Index.