This atlas provides a thorough overview on current surgical strategies
in the treatment of esophageal diseases. The first part is focused on
basic diagnostic tools, indications and preoperative work up. The second
part provides instructions for current surgical procedures, illustrated
with precise detailed drawings and operation notes to enable surgeons to
perform even the most complex operations. The basic principles of
esophageal surgery as well as conventional surgery, endoscopic and
minimally invasive techniques are vividly presented in response to the
advances achieved in esophageal surgery.