This concise, accessible book covers anesthesia for hepatico-pancreatic-biliary (HPB) surgery and transplantation, based on randomized clinical trials, meta-analyses, case series, reports, and hands-on experience. The anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and clinical consequences are discussed, and the close ties between HPB resection and transplant anesthesia are explored. The content reflects current real-world practice, as liver and pancreatic transplant surgeries have substantially improved in terms of blood-loss reduction, fast tracking and reduced risk. The book also addresses anesthetic aspects in connection with the recently introduced and rapidly expanding practice of laparoscopic surgery; with enhanced recovery; and with pancreatic surgery.
 

Anesthesia for Hepatico-Pancreatic-Biliary Surgery and Transplantation is intended for aspiring HPB and transplant anesthetists, anesthesia trainees, and consultants with experience in HPB anesthesia who want to see whether or not they're up to date on the current standards. 

Part I: Anatomy and Physiology of the Liver

Anatomy of HepatoPancreatoBiliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation Relevant to Anaesthesia
Anatomy and physiology of the liver
Part II: Liver transplantation
Pathophysiology behind cardiopulmonary complications of cirrhosis and portal hypertension
Liver Transplantation: Graft Variables
Surgical aspects of liver transplantation
Pre-assessment for Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary and Liver Transplant Surgery
The Role of Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) in the Preoperative Assessment of Patients for Hepatico-Pancreatic-Biliary (HPB) Surgery and Liver Transplantation (LT)
Anaesthesia for Liver Transplantation
How does the aetiology of primary liver disease affect anaesthesia for liver transplantation
Haemodynamic monitoring during liver transplant surgery
Point of Care Viscoelastic Haemostasis Monitoring During liver Transplant Surgery
How to Reduce Bleeding and Blood Transfusion During Liver Transplantation
Fast tracking in liver transplant programme
Acute kidney injury in hepatico-pancreatic-biliary surgery and liver transplantation
Use of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation during Liver Transplantation
Liver preservation with extracorporeal perfusion
Veno-venous bypass in liver transplantation
Part III: Liver resection
Biology of liver tumors and outcomes of liver surgery
Anaesthesia for Live Donor Hepatectomy
Strategies for low central venous pressure in liver resection surgery
Enhanced Recover after HPB Surgery
Postoperative analgesia in liver resection surgery
Part IV: Pancreas
Surgical Aspects of Hapato- Pancreato- Biliary Surgery
Perioperative anaesthetic considerations for the Whipple procedure and other pancreatic surgeries
Anaesthetic management for patients undergoing pancreas transplantation
Part V: Paediatric
Anaesthesia for Paediatric Liver Surgery
Anaesthesia for Paediatric Liver Transplantation
Anaesthesia for Hepatico-Pancreatic-Biliary Surgery and Transplantation Communication between HPB anaesthetists: meetings, websites and forums.