Evolution in surgery: Influence of minimally invasive approaches on the hepatobiliary surgeon Journal Article
| Authors: | Fong, Y.; Wong, J. |
| Article Title: | Evolution in surgery: Influence of minimally invasive approaches on the hepatobiliary surgeon |
| Abstract: | Background: Advances in technology and in medical knowledge underlie the constant change in paradigms for medical care. Those who understand, anticipate, and plan for these changes will have the greatest impact on future care of patients and education of the next generation of scholars. Methods: Review of pertinent literature. Results: In hepatobiliary surgery, rapid developments in laparoscopic surgery, image-guided interventions, and minimally invasive ablative therapies have combined to produce much improved care for patients with disease of the liver and biliary tract. Laparoscopic procedures of the gallbladder, bile duct, and liver have altered the morbidity of operations on these organs. Major changes in the treatment of liver abscess, gallstone disease, and liver tumors have resulted from recent changes in technology, highlighting the great opportunities the surgeon anticipating these changes may capitalize on to improve, not only patient care, but the field of surgery. Conclusions: Active investigation and developments in education in these areas to improve the training of the next generation of surgeons undoubtedly will improve patient care. Copyright 2009, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. |
| Keywords: | treatment outcome; surgical technique; review; liver cell carcinoma; laparoscopic surgery; clinical practice; colorectal cancer; morbidity; diagnostic imaging; surgical approach; patient care; liver tumor; surgical training; imaging; minimally invasive surgery; liver diseases; surgical procedures, minimally invasive; liver abscess; radiofrequency ablation; medical care; cholelithiasis; gallstone; hepatobiliary disease; biliary tract diseases; biliary tract surgical procedures |
| Journal Title: | Surgical Infections |
| Volume: | 10 |
| Issue: | 5 |
| ISSN: | 1096-2964 |
| Publisher: | Mary Ann Liebert, Inc |
| Date Published: | 2009-10-01 |
| Start Page: | 399 |
| End Page: | 406 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1089/sur.2009.9936 |
| PUBMED: | 19943774 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | --- - "Export Date: 30 November 2010" - "CODEN: SIUNA" - "Source: Scopus" |
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