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Clinical Application of Single-Surgeon, Three-Port, Laparoscopic Resection for Colorectal Cancer with Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction
Published on: March 24, 2023
Surgery
Narong Khuntikeo1,2, Ake Pugkhem3,4, Tharatip Srisuk3,4
1Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand. nkhuntikeo@gmail.com.
This chapter details surgical anatomy for cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) treatment, covering preoperative assessment, surgical techniques, and outcomes. It explores minimally invasive surgery and liver transplantation for improved patient results.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Oncology
- Gastroenterology
- Anatomy
Background:
- Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) presents complex surgical challenges requiring specialized anatomical knowledge.
- Advances in surgical treatment necessitate a thorough understanding of both basic and applied surgical anatomy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of surgical anatomy essential for treating cholangiocarcinoma (CCA).
- To examine recent advancements in the surgical management of CCA.
- To detail preoperative assessment, surgical techniques, and outcomes for various CCA types.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature and surgical practices in CCA treatment.
- In-depth analysis of anatomical considerations for surgical resection.
- Inclusion of detailed illustrations and images to clarify surgical procedures.
Main Results:
- Optimized preoperative assessment and treatment strategies improve patient status and surgical outcomes.
- Comprehensive details on surgical techniques and outcomes for different CCA classifications are presented.
- The roles of minimally invasive surgery and liver transplantation in CCA management are elucidated.
Conclusions:
- A robust understanding of surgical anatomy is critical for successful CCA treatment.
- Current advancements offer improved therapeutic options, including minimally invasive approaches and transplantation.
- This chapter serves as a vital resource for surgeons managing cholangiocarcinoma patients.
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