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Chapter 15 of the book "Biliary Tract and Gallbladder Cancer: Diagnosis and Therapy" is presented. The chapter focuses on the surgical management of extrahepatic biliary tract cancer. It provides an overview on sclerosing hilar cholangiocarcinoma (HC) and its mode of spread. Components of resection for HC are cholecystectomy, regional lymphadenectomy, resection of extrahepatic bile duct from the hilus to the pancreas, vascular resection/reconstruction, caudate lobe resection, hepaticojejunostomy and hepatic lobar resection.

Chapter 73 of the book "Esophageal Cancer: Principles and Practice," edited by Blair A. Jobe, Charles R. Thomas, and John G. Hunter is presented. It discusses the significance of esophageal cancer resection associated to cervicothoracic esophagus. Radiation or chemoradiation therapy is considered as the preferred therapy in patients with cervical esophageal cancer. It suggests that surgical resection should also include total laryngectomy and pharyngoesophagectomy.

Chapter 65 of the book "Esophageal Cancer: Principles and Practice," edited by Blair A. Jobe, Charles R. Thomas, and John G. Hunter is presented. It discusses the development of a gastric conduit and its pull-up in patients with esophageal cancer. This is considered as the simplest form for esophageal replacement and offers good long-term functional results. It points out that its reconstruction can be selected right after the esophageal resection as a 1-stage procedure or delayed.

Chapter 62 of the book "Esophageal Cancer: Principles and Practice," edited by Blair A. Jobe, Charles R. Thomas, and John G. Hunter is presented. It discusses the surgical techniques for patient preparation and surgical approach in treating esophageal cancer. They include esophagectomy, transthoracic resection, and transhiatal resection. It notes that esophageal resection can be accomplished in patients with acceptable morbidity and low mortality, despite the magnitude of operation.

Information on the treatment of Zenker's diverticulum through surgical resection from a chapter of the book "Atlas of Gastrointestinal Surgery," Volume One, Second Edition, is presented. It relates the symptoms and conditions associated with Zenker's diverticulum such as dysphagia and an associated sensation of gurgling or bubbling in the neck. It outlines the steps involved in the surgical procedure.

Information on the resection of epiphrenic esophageal diverticulum from a chapter of the book "Atlas of Gastrointestinal Surgery," Volume One, Second Edition, is presented. It discusses the features of epiphrenic diverticula. The steps involved in the resection of the epiphrenic diverticula with esophagomyotomy and Belsey repair are outlined.

Information on the procedure of partial splenic resection from a chapter of the book "Atlas of Gastrointestinal Surgery," Volume One, Second Edition, is presented. The surgical technique can be applied in a splenic injury wherein the laceration is substantial and extends deeply into splenic parenchyma. It emphasizes the need to examine the abdomen thoroughly to determine if there are other injuries. The steps involved in the operative surgery are outlined.

Information on laparatomy for insulinoma from a chapter of the book "Atlas of Gastrointestinal Surgery," Volume One, Second Edition, is presented. It explains the options available once the diagnosis of an insulinoma has been confirmed. The indications for a formal pancreatic resection are outlined, as well as the procedures involved in laparatomy.

Information on the splenectomy for a massive spleen from a chapter of the book "Atlas of Gastrointestinal Surgery," Volume One, Second Edition, is presented. The indications for a splenectomy for a massively enlarged spleen are described. The procedures involved in the use of midline incision when performing a splenectomy are outlined, as well as the division of attachments between the splenic flexure of the colon and the spleen.

Information on resection of simple cysts located in the liver taken from a chapter of the book "Atlas of Gastrointestinal Surgery," Volume 1, Second Edition, is presented. It is noted that the procedure can either be open abdomen or laparoscopic, but the latter is preferred in most cases. Also discussed are procedures of the surgery.

Information on laparoscopic resection of liver taken from a chapter of the book "Atlas of Gastrointestinal Surgery," Volume 1, Second Edition, is presented. It is noted that the surgery is often performed to remove tumors in segments 2 and 3 and the inferior right liver. Also discussed are procedures of the surgery.

Information on nonanatomic resection of liver taken from a chapter of the book "Atlas of Gastrointestinal Surgery," Volume 1, Second Edition, is presented. It is noted that the surgery can be performed in patients with primary liver cancer, hepatic metastases and benign tumors. Also discussed are procedures of the surgery.

Information on segmental resection of the liver, particularly right posterior sectorectomy, taken from a chapter of the book "Atlas of Gastrointestinal Surgery," Volume 1, Second Edition, is presented. It is noted that the surgery can be performed if the tumor is close to the right posterior portal pedicle but resection can avoid the main and anterior right branches. Also discussed are procedures of the surgery.

Information on left hepatectomy taken from a chapter of the book "Atlas of Gastrointestinal Surgery," Volume 1, Second Edition, is presented. It is noted that this type of liver resection is performed to remove both benign and malignant tumors. Also discussed are the procedures for performing the surgery.

Information on taken resection of the liver, particularly right hepatectomy, taken from a chapter of the book "Atlas of Gastrointestinal Surgery," Volume 1, Second Edition, is presented. It is noted that the right hemiliver is usually the location of malignant and benign lesions that need resection. Also discussed are the procedures of the surgery.

Information on treating carcinoma of the gall bladder by resection of liver and extrahepatic biliary tree taken from a chapter of the book "Atlas of Gastrointestinal Surgery," Volume 1, Second Edition, is presented. It is noted that gall bladder carcinoma is usually incurable and palliative care is given. Operative procedures are detailed.

Information on excision of choledochal cyst taken from a chapter of the book "Atlas of Gastrointestinal Surgery," Volume 1, Second Edition, is presented. It explores the resection of the cyst which is associated with abdominal mass, jaundice and pain. It also discusses the procedures of the surgical operation.

Information on treating sclerosing cholangitis by resection of the bifurcation of the biliary tree taken from a chapter of the book "Atlas of Gastrointestinal Surgery," Volume 1, Second Edition, is presented. It explores the surgical treatment of the diseases which is linked with inflammatory bowel disease. It also discusses procedures of the surgery.

Chapter 66 of the book "Peterson's Principles of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery" is presented. This chapter focuses on face-lifting, technically known as rhytidectomy. Historically, rhytidectomy procedures may be divided into three main categories, namely skin excision, subcutaneous undermining and superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) manipulation. A broad overview of the superficial-plane rhytidectomy and deep multiplanar techniques is provided.

Chapter 31 of the book "Peterson's Principles of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery" is presented. It discusses a group of tumors under benign nonodontogenic lesions of jaws. It notes that localized excision is the recommended treatment for neurofibromas following a biopsy. It explains the surgical procedure for removing mandibular tori lesions.

Chapter 30 of the book "Peterson's Principles of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery" is presented. It cites the need for physicians to consider odontogenic cysts and tumors in the oral and maxillofacial region in making a differential diagnosis of an expansile process of the jaws. It discusses the clinical and radiographic features of odontogenic cysts and tumors. The author recommends that the odontogenic myxomas should be treated with 1.0 cm bony linear margins resectioning.

The article offers information on several types of salivary gland diseases, including mucocele, mucus retention cyst, and sialorrhea. Mucocele is a disease in which mucus extravasation into periductal soft tissue produces a local inflammatory response. Mucus retention cyst is a condition which shows dilatation of salivary excretory duct due to obstruction, in which it can be treated by excision of cyst with adjacent glands. Sialorrhea is caused by parkinsonism, expectorants, and stomatitis.

The article offers information on several types of verrucal-papillary lesions, including condyloma acuminatum, keratoacanthoma, and lymphangioma. Condyloma acuminatum is caused by sexually transmitted disease and can be treated by conventional surgery and laser ablation. Keratoacanthoma shows a highly differentiated form of squamous cell carcinoma and alimentary neoplasia. Lymphangioma is caused by a benign proliferation of lymphatic vasculature and can be treated by excision and sclerotherapy.

An encyclopedia entry for "arteriovenous malformation (AVM)" is presented. It notes that these malformations are usually found when they bleed, although its main symptom is seizure. It asserts that a way of treating seizures caused by AVM is its surgical resection and the surrounding epileptogenic cortex.

An encyclopedia entry for "amygdalohippocampectomy" is presented. It refers to an effective treatment for patients with medically intractable mesial temporal lobe epilepsy. It is noted that targeted surgical resection to excise more limited tissue has been found to result in more favorable neuropsychological outcomes.

Chapter 100 of the book "Critical Decisions in Periodontology" is presented. It provides information on how to treat a crater-type two-walled osseous defect. In treating the defect, dentists should first determine the depth of the defect to provide appropriate procedure. If the depth is shallow to moderate, osseous resection can be performed. If the depth of the defect is deep, determine whether the defect is candidate for guided tissue regeneration.

An encyclopedia entry for "venous angiomas" is presented. Patients with epilepsy are sometimes diagnosed with venous angiomas. It relates that these angiomas or lesions are rarely associated with epilepsy. It explains that resection for this type of angioma is not recommended since it poses a high risk of hemorrhagic infarction.

An encyclopedia entry for "hemispherotomy" is presented. It refers to a disconnection rather than an excisional surgical procedure for hemispheric epilepsy, which includes intraventriuclar corpos callostomy and resection of opercular and peri-insular tissue. The procedure can be done using a transsylvian approach with even lesser resections but with circumferential hemispheric disconnection.

An encyclopedia entry for "corticectomy" is presented. Corticectomy is designed to eradicate seizures by resecting the epileptic focus. Patients with progressive lesions and partial seizures inadequately controlled by antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) are the ideal candidates for corticectomy. It describes the methods of resections utilized in corticectomy. It relates the outcome of corticectomy.

A definition of the term "pelvic exenteration," which refers to the resection of the uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes with the bladder and/or rectum in addition to regional lymphadenectomy is presented.

A definition of the term "radical cystectomy" is presented. It refers to the wide excision of bladder, prostate and seminal vesicles in males and the excision of bladder, uterus, ovaries and anterior vaginal wall in females.