Shackelford's Surgery of the Alimentary Tract

Shackelford's Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, 9th Edition, edited by Syed A. Ahmad and Aurora D. Pryor, addresses the complex clinical reference requirements of practicing general surgeons and gastrointestinal surgical specialists. This comprehensive 2,400-page reference work delivers detailed operative guidance and surgical decision-making protocols across the entire scope of both adult and pediatric gastrointestinal operations.

This updated volume features revised content focused on the endoscopic management of esophageal, gastric, and rectal disease. Dedicated clinical sections outline surgical interventions for chronic pancreatitis, cystic diseases of the pancreas, and islet autotransplantation, alongside operative approaches for retroperitoneal sarcomas and adrenal tumors.

Prepared in official partnership with the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, the reference incorporates advanced minimally invasive, robotic, and endoluminal surgical techniques. The publication achieved distinction as an Essential Purchase in Gastrointestinal Surgery within the 2026 Doody's Core Titles evaluation list.