Surgery of the Salivary Glands

Comprehensive Guide to Salivary Gland Surgery

Surgery of the Salivary Glands offers an extensive and authoritative examination of salivary gland diseases and their treatment. Renowned experts from otolaryngology, head and neck surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and other fields discuss all facets of surgery and medicine, including anatomy, physiology, histology, pathology, imaging, sialendoscopy, and tumor surgery. This innovative, richly illustrated resource is perfect for physicians in residency or fellowship training, as well as those in clinical practice or academic settings.

• Thorough Coverage: The book includes recent advancements in salivary gland surgery, such as IgG4-related diseases, robotics, tissue engineering, improvements in sialendoscopy, lithotripsy, minimally invasive techniques for neoplasms, new classification systems, and more.
• State-of-the-Art Discussions: Detailed discussions on sialendoscopy for stones and strictures, extracapsular dissection, robotic approaches, and traditional salivary gland surgery are provided.
• Video Access: Nearly 60 videos are available, covering salivary gland imaging, the full range of sialendoscopy techniques (including complications), laser fragmentation of salivary stones, minimally invasive methods, and much more.
• Contributions from Experts: Contributions from leading figures in otolaryngology and oral and maxillofacial surgery, led by Dr. Robert Witt, ensure a profound scientific understanding of the subject matter.
• Enhanced eBook Experience: The purchase includes access to the Expert Consult™ eBook version, allowing you to search through the text, figures, and references on various devices.