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This book provides a comprehensive overview of craniofacial surgery, which is an internationally recognized specialty experiencing tremendous advancements in materials, technology, instrumentation, and treatment methods. This book examines these advancements in detail. Chapters address such topics as regenerative materials in oral surgery, tissue induction in plastic and maxillo-facial surgery, the role of genetics, stem cells, and reconstructive surgery in craniofacial diseases and syndromes, diagnostic and surgical considerations in congenital craniofacial deformities, and assessment of psychological functioning among cleft lip palate patients.

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This comprehensive plastic surgery manual on breast reshaping explains in detail the various surgical procedures carried out towards increasing the aesthetic appearance of the breast. Today the surgical management of the breast crosses the lines of gender. Male breast or gynaecomastia is an equally vexing problem for the young as well as the old alike. This volume discusses the surgical management of this aesthetic nightmare in a step by step manner with photographs, illustrations, schematics and short videos. This book comprehensively covers the four major conditions requiring surgical breast reshaping. The first being a small breast, requiring solutions including fat grafting or a US FDA approved cohesive silicone gel implant. Needless to say this is a very gratifying procedure providing immediate results with little or no downtime. This volume also covers important topics such as breast reduction in young and older patients which are a very challenging operation for most surgeons’ particularly recent graduates. This volume also deals with the complexities of this procedure taking into account all the factors that will help the reader have a successful outcome. It contains important chapters on the situation of post pregnancy when the women experience the ‘post-partum blues’ secondary to dysmorphic changes to the body, particularly the Breast and its management. Additionally it also explains the commonly encountered complications, pitfalls and useful recommendations stemming from experienced authors. This Manual in Cosmetic Medicine and Surgery sets the standard for Doctors entering the field of aesthetic medicine and surgery. It is a reference book for people who are in practice as well as a step by step manual for students and young doctors wanting to pursue this field. Other five volumes are on: • Nose procedures • Genital procedures • Non Invasive procedures • Cosmetic procedures of the face • Body Contouring surgeries.

Surgery, Plastic. --- Surgery. --- Plastic Surgery. --- General Surgery.

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With the rapid development of surgical techniques, minimally invasive surgery has become the focal point of medical innovation technology. This book aims to introduce a comprehensive and advanced techniques of natural orifice specimen extraction surgery (NOSES). Firstly, the development process and the current status of NOSES worldwide were described. Secondly, various surgical procedures of NOSES in gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, splenopancreatic, urogynecologic and general surgeries were elaborated, including indications and contraindications, detailed surgical steps, technical key points and operational skills. Thirdly, controversial hot topics, technical difficulties and key issues for each surgical procedure were discussed. Experience and lessons learned in practical application were also shared by experts in different fields. It is not only suitable for the gastrointestinal surgeons but also surgeons working in gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, splenopancreatic, and urogynecologic surgeries.

Colon (Anatomy) --- Endoscopic surgery. --- Surgery. --- Colorectal Surgery. --- Minimally Invasive Surgery. --- General Surgery.

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This book is about the spleen, a mysterious organ, covering all aspects of its anatomy, physiology, and medical and surgical conditions affecting the spleen. It covers the most areas critical for decision making such as patient's presentation, diagnosis, and management. This book considers the recent developments in diagnosing and treating medical and surgical conditions affecting the spleen, including minimally invasive surgery. It is a quick reference book, well-illustrated, and easy to read and understand. This book should be helpful to medical consultants, surgeons, hematologists, and pediatric surgeons. It also benefits specialists, fellows, medical students, and nurses. The illustrations in this book are clear and include clinical, radiological, operative, pathological, and diagrammatic pictures. These illustrations are detailed, making them easy to grasp and understand.

Gastroenterology. --- Surgery. --- Children --- Endoscopic surgery. --- Ultrasonics. --- General Surgery. --- Pediatric Surgery. --- Minimally Invasive Surgery.

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The book discusses the recent progress in understanding the therapeutic targets for gallbladder cancer to provide opportunities for research and for developing innovative strategies that may enhance the benefit of conventional chemotherapy. The book focuses on identifying candidate molecules and the overall status of the targeted therapies available for gallbladder cancer, as there is an urgent need to discover new molecular targets that can guide the emergence of new treatment strategies to improve patient outcomes and act as biomarkers for the early detection of diseases. Recently, new treatment therapeutics targets for gallbladder cancer patients have been identified and the field is evolving rapidly. The book is relevant for the clinical researcher, surgeon, scientist and academician.

Oncology. --- Surgery. --- Cancer—Treatment. --- Therapeutics. --- Gallbladder Neoplasms --- General Surgery. --- Cancer Therapy. --- Tumors --- Medical treatment --- Therapy --- Treatment of diseases --- Treatments for diseases --- Clinical medicine --- Surgery, Primitive --- Medicine --- therapy. --- Gallbladder --- Medical Oncology --- General Surgery --- Therapeutics --- Cancer --- Treatment. --- therapy