Presents a comprehensive overview of past, present, and future of flexible gastrointestinal endoscopic techniques
Extensively illustrated with endoscopic images
Accompanied by a DVD with video clips
Written entirely by surgical endoscopists, Principles of Flexible Endoscopy for Surgeons presents a comprehensive overview of past, present, and future flexible gastrointestinal endoscopic techniques, with a focus on educating surgeons who may or may not already have the skills to perform flexible endoscopy. In addition to the endoscopic management of surgical issues, the volume describes the role of surgery in the management of endoscopic complications. Basic as well as advanced flexible endoscopic techniques are presented in both a didactic and visual mode, with representative endoscopic images and video clips. Recent endoscopic advancements which are not routinely a core component of surgical training programs are also covered in detail.

Extensively illustrated with endoscopic images and accompanied by a DVD, Principles of Flexible Endoscopy for Surgeons is a valuable resource for surgeons on all facets of flexible endoscopy.

Chapter 1
A History of Flexible Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Eric M. Pauli
Jeffrey L. Ponsky

Chapter 2
Basic components of flexible endoscopes
Benjamin K. Poulose

Chapter 3
Setup and care of endoscopes
Ariel Eric Klevan
Jose Martinez

Chapter 4
Pre-procedural Considerations
Michael Larone Campbell
Jaime E. Sanchez
Sowsan Rasheid
Evan K. Tummel
Vic Velanovich

Chapter 5
Intraoperative considerations
Jacqee M. Stuhldreher
Melissa S. Phillips

Chapter 6
Post-procedural considerations
Andrew K. Hadj
Mehrdad Nikfarjam

Chapter 7
Endoscopic tools/techniques for tissue sampling
Daniel von Renteln
Melina C. Vassilou

Chapter 8
Tools and Techniques for Gastrointestinal Hemostasis
Sajida Ahad
John D. Mellinger

Chapter 9
Endoscopic Tools and techniques for Tissue Removal and Ablation
Brian J. Dunkin

Chapter 10
Endoscopic Tools and techniques for strictures and stenoses
Eric M. Pauli
Jeffrey M. Marks

Chapter 11
Endoscopic techniques for enteral access
Samuel Ibrahim
Kevin El-Hayek
Bipan Chand

Chapter 12
Endoscopic tools and techniques for fistula and leaks
Ahmed Sharata
Lee l. Swanstrom

Chapter 13
Endoscopic considerations in morbid obesity
Vimal K. Narula
Dean J. Mikami
Jeffrey W. Hazey

Chapter 14
Endoscopic considerations in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
W. Scott Melvin
Jeffrey L. Eakin

Chapter 15
Intraoperative Endoscopy
Robert Fanelli

Chapter 16
Techniques of upper endoscopy
Thadeus L. Trus

Chapter 17
Techniques and tips for lower endoscopy
Joanne Favuzza
Conor Delaney

Chapter 18
Techniques of office based endoscopy: Unsedated Transnasal EndoscopyToshitaka Hoppo
Blair A. Jobe

Chapter 19
Techniques of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
Jonathan Pearl

Chapter 20
Management of endoscopic complications
Bruce MacFadyen Jr.
Jeremy Warren
David Hardy

Chapter 21
Photodocumentation of endoscopic findings
Bruce Schirmer
Lane Ritter

Chapter 22
Future of endoscopy
Eric Hungness
Ezra Teitelbaum