This book deals with all aspects of surgery of the pancreas. The leading authorities from all over the world have contributed to this volume. Surgery of acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic malignancies is demonstrated. This book defines standards for pancreaticand general surgeons. In addition all aspects of diagnostics, pathophysiology and basic scientific data with regard to pancreatic disease are presented.

Surgical Anatomy of the Pancreas and Adjacent Structures

I. Acute Pancreatitis
Etiology and Pathogenesis of Acute Pancreatitis
Epidemiology of Acute Pancreatitis
A Clinicopathological Classification of Acute Pancreatitis
Morphology of Acute Pancreatitis
Diagnosis of Acute Pancreatitis
Pancreatic Secretory Enzymes in the Diagnosis of Acute Pancreatitis
Dynamic Computed Tomography of Acute Pancreatitis
Prognosis of Acute Pancreatitis
Staging of Acute Pancreatitis
Is Differentiation of Haemorrhagic from Oedematous Acute Pancreatitis of Clinical Importance?
Bacterial Infection and the Role of Fine Needle Aspiration
Conservative Treatment of Acute Pancreatitis
Intensive Care Therapy in Acute Pancreatitis
Endoscopic Treatment of Biliary Acute Pancreatitis
Percutaneous Drainage of Severe Complications of Pancreatitis
Indications for Surgery: The Internist's View
Indications for Surgery: The Surgeon's View
Treatment of Microcirculation Disorders of the Pancreas in Acute Pancreatitis
Plasma Separation and Hemofiltration in Acute Necrotizing Pancreatitis
Standards in Pancreas Surgery
Necrosectomy and Closed Lavage in Acute Pancreatitis
Necrotizing Pancreatitis: Necrosectomy and Closed Continuous Lavage of the Lesser Sac. The Ulm Experience
Programmed Reintervention in Necrotizing Pancreatitis
Management of Necrotizing Pancreatitis by Planned, Repeated Necrosectomy/Débridement with Delayed Primary Closure
Open Packing for Infected Pancreatic Necrosis
Laparostomy - Open Packing - for Infected Pancratic Necroses
Management of Pancreatic Necrosis and Abscess
Pancreatic Abscess in Biliary Acute Pancreatitis
II. Chronic Pancreatitis
Epidemiology of Chronic Pancreatitis
Some Etiological and Pathogenetic Aspects ofChronic Alcoholic Pancreatitis
PSP, PTP or REG Protein? The Role of Pancreatic Stone Protein
The Morphologic Basis for the Evolution of Acute Pancreatitis into Chronic Pancreatitis
Diagnosis and Staging of Chronic Pancreatitis
Hemorrhagic Complications of Pancreatitis
Conservative Management of Chronic Pancreatitis
Endosopic Therapy in Chronic Pancreatitis
Extracorporeal Lithotripsy of Pancreatic Stones
Indications for Surgical Treatment in Chronic Pancreatitis
Inflammatory Mass in the Pancreatic Head Associated with Chronic Pancreatitis
Pancreatic Duct Drainage in Chronic Pancreatitis
Comprehensive Treatment: Resection and Drainage in the Management of Patients with Chronic Pancreatitis
Standard Whipple in Chronic Pancreatitis
Left Resection in Chronic Pancreatitis
The Pylorus-Preserving Whipple Procedure for Severe Complications of Chronic Pancreatitis
The Role of Pylorus Preserving Duodenopancreatic Head Resection
Pancreatic Head Resection with Complete or Partial Preservation of the Duodenum
Duodenum-Preserving Resection of the Head of the Pancreas: The Ulm Experience
Preservation of the Duodenum in Total Pancreatectomy for Chronic Pancreatitis
A New Procedure for Duodenum-Preserving Total Resection of the Head of the Pancreas with Pancreaticocholedochoduodenostomy
Local Resection of the Head of the Pancreas Combined with Longitudinal Pancreaticojejunostomy: An Update
Comparison of Pancreatic Function and Life Quality After Whipple and Duodenum-Preserving Resection
Segmental Pancreatic Autotransplantation in Management of Patients with Chronic Pancreatitis
Quality Control Following Surgery for Chronic Pancreatitis
III. Management of Pancreatic Pseudocysts
Pseudocysts in Chronic Pancreatitis: Natural Course
Diagnosis of Pancreatic Pseudocysts
Endoscopic Treatment of Pancreatic Cysts and Pseudocysts
Management of Pancreatic Pseudocysts
Cystogastrostomy in the Treatment of Pancreatic Pseudocysts
Management of Pancreatic Pseudocysts: Pseudocystojejunostomy
Pancreatic Pseudocysts: Late Results After Surgical Treatment
IV. Cancer of the Pancreas
Morphology of Pancreatic Exocrine Tumors
The Molecular Pathology of Pancreatic Cancer
Diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancer
Conventional Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer
Interventional Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer
Indications for Surgery in Pancreatic Cancer
Palliative Biliary Bypass for Pancreatic Cancer
Palliative Treatment of Gastric Outlet Obstruction in Advanced Pancreatic Carcinoma
The Whipple Pancreaticoduodenectomy for Pancreatic Cancer
Early Results of Subtotal Pancreatectomy for Cancer: An Interim Report
Whipple Operation for Pancreatic Carcinoma: Japanese Experience
Cancer of the Pancreas - Extensive Lymph Node Dissection
Pancreaticogastrostomy After Resection of the Pancreatic Head
Adjuvant Intraoperative Radiation Therapy During Duodenopancreatectomy
Surgical Management of Endocrine Pancreatic Tumors
V. Prevention and Treatment of Complications Following Pancreatic Surgery
Effects of Somatostatin and Octreotide on Pancreatic Function
Exocrine and Endocrine Pancreatic Secretion Following Pancreatic Resection
Perioperative Inhibition of Pancreatic Secretion with Octreotide
The Management of Complications of Pancreatic Resection
Hormonal Treatment of Pancreatic Fistulas.