Overview

Endoscopic mucosal resection is a new endotherapy technique that can avoid the need for open surgery in the treatment of many superficial gastrointestinal cancers. In this practical ‘how-to’ manual, experts in the field provide specific, technical guidance on all aspects of endoscopic mucosal resection relevant to therapeutic endoscopic practice. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the technique, including methods and particularities that are not usually reported in scientific articles. Each chapter includes a comprehensive literature analysis and is supported by detailed illustrations, tables and photographs.

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9781405158855

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""This well written book by experts provides a detailed view of an emergent endotherapy with the potential of avoiding unnecessary surgeries to remove superficial GI tumors. It would be a useful consultation source in a field in which this type of review is rare, and it includes details of the techniques, which are usually not reported in scientific articles."" (Luis R. Pena, MD, FACG, AGAF, @Doody's Review Service)

Well written book ... with the potential of avoiding unnecessary surgeries ... .Includes details of the techniques ... usually not reported in scientific articles. Doody's Book Reviews<!--end-->

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Massimo Conio, MD Director, Department of Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy General Hospital Sanremo (IM), Italy Peter D. Siersema, MD, PhD Professor of Gastroenterology Director Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands Alessandro Repici, MD Director, Department of Digestive Endoscopy Istituto Clinico Humanitas Rozzano (MI), Italy Thierry Ponchon, MD Director, Department of Gastroenterology Hôpital E. Herriot Lyon, France

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