Textbook of Endocrine Surgery

Textbook of Endocrine Surgery, Third Edition, is the latest edition of this highly illustrated, comprehensive guide. Edited by professors from the University of California, San Francisco, this authoritative textbook covers surgical procedures for a broad range of endocrine conditions.

Comprised of four sections, divided into 81 chapters, this book examines disorders of the thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands, as well as neuroendocrine tumours of the pancreas and gastrointestinal tract. All chapters have been extensively revised and updated, and many new chapters have been added to this edition to reflect recent advances in the field.

This book provides up to date information on aetiology, embryology, anatomy, clinical manifestations, diagnostic and localisation procedures, surgical and other treatment modalities for endocrine disorders. Enhanced by 550 full colour images and illustrations, Textbook of Endocrine Surgery is an invaluable resource for surgeons and endocrinologists.

Key Points

• New edition of this richly illustrated, comprehensive guide to endocrine surgery
• Previous edition published 2005 (9780721601397)
• Editorial team from the University of California, San Francisco
• 550 full colour images and illustrations

Orlo H Clark MD
Professor Emeritus of Surgery, Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, USA

Quan-Yang Duh MD
Professor Chief, Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, USA

Electron Kebebew MD
Senior Investigator, Endocrine Oncology Branch, San Francisco National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland, USA

Jessica E Gosnell MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery, Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, USA

Wen T Shen MD MA
Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery, Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, Medical Centre at Mount Zion, San Francisco, California, USA