The book addresses the entire surgical spectrum of abdominal diseases related to gastrointestinal (GI) tract. It offers a detailed examination of the current understanding and management of gastrointestinal (GI) diseases, benign and malignant, their diagnosis, and the latest advances in the treatment modalities. It highlights the evolving management and surgical approaches to gastrointestinal (GI) diseases.

The chapters delve into critical topics such as the shift in the management of gastrointestinal (GI) malignancies from primary surgery to neoadjuvant treatment followed by surgery in most cases, evolution from open surgery to minimally invasive techniques, the aggressive treatment strategies for borderline pancreatic cancer, and the global focus on the 'critical view of safety' in laparoscopic cholecystectomy. With contributions from internationally acclaimed experts, the book is enriched with high-resolution images, explanatory drawings, management algorithms, and internationally accepted management guidelines, providing a robust framework for understanding and implementing cutting-edge surgical practices.

Targeted at postgraduate students in general surgery and super-specialty courses like MCh or DNB, general surgeons, and gastrointestinal (GI) surgeons, this book also serves as an essential reference for those preparing for qualifying exams or aiming to stay updated with the latest developments in the field.

Dr Mohammad Ibrarullah is a postgraduate in general surgery and a certified specialist in surgical gastroenterology. Having teaching experience for over 30 years, he has been mentoring postgraduate students in surgery and surgical gastroenterology in various universities across India. He has, to his credit, more than 100 publications in various reputed national and international journals like, World Journal of Surgery, HPB Surgery, Australia & New Zealand Journal of Surgery, American Journal of Gastroenterology, etc. He has contributed several book chapters on abdominal surgery. His published research topics like ‘gallstone dyspepsia’, ‘latent portal hypertension’ have credible citations. He has authored ‘Atlas of Diagnostic Endoscopy’, presently into its 3^rd edition and ‘Atlas of Safe Cholecystectomy’.