Surgical Procedures on the Cirrhotic Patient

Front Matter....Pages i-xviii
Pathophysiology of Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension....Pages 1-18
Coagulopathy in Cirrhosis....Pages 19-28
The Impact of Liver Disease on Drug Metabolism....Pages 29-39
Imaging in Cirrhotic Patients Undergoing Surgical Procedures....Pages 41-56
Anesthesia for Surgical Procedures in Cirrhotic Patients Other than Liver Transplantation: Management, Concerns, and Pitfalls....Pages 57-69
Nutrition Support of Patients with Cirrhosis....Pages 71-88
Surgery in Patients with Hepatic Cirrhosis: Management of Portal Hypertension....Pages 89-107
Perioperative Critical Care of the Patient with Liver Disease Undergoing Nonhepatic Surgery....Pages 109-117
Role of Minimally Invasive Surgery in Patients with Cirrhosis....Pages 119-127
Cholecystitis, Cholelithiasis, and Cholecystectomy in Cirrhotic Patients....Pages 129-136
Pancreatic Surgery in Patients with Cirrhosis....Pages 137-159
Hepatic Surgery in Patients with Cirrhosis: Mitigating Risk....Pages 161-173
Hernia Repair in Cirrhotic Patients: Type, Timing, and Procedure of Choice....Pages 175-183
Bariatric Surgery in Patients with Cirrhosis....Pages 185-200
Colorectal Surgery in Cirrhotics....Pages 201-214
Urologic Procedures in Patients with Cirrhosis....Pages 215-218
Kidney Transplantation in Cirrhotic Patients....Pages 219-227
Gynecological Procedures and Pregnancy in Women with Liver Cirrhosis....Pages 229-242
Cardiac Surgical Procedures in Patients with Cirrhosis....Pages 243-252
Thoracic and Esophageal Procedures, Lung Transplant in Cirrhotic Patients: Safety and Limiting Factors....Pages 253-266
Neurosurgical Procedures in Patients with Cirrhosis and Acute Liver Failure: Indications, Safety, and Feasibility of Intracranial Pressure Monitor Devices....Pages 267-283
Endocrine Surgery in Cirrhotic Patients....Pages 285-300
Head and Neck Issues in Cirrhotic Patients....Pages 301-308
Oral Surgery on the Patient with Cirrhosis....Pages 309-316
Ophthalmic Surgery in Cirrhosis....Pages 317-324
Non-transplant Management of Portal Hypertension in Children....Pages 325-334
Trauma in the Patient with Cirrhosis....Pages 335-343
Back Matter....Pages 345-352