"Updates in Gallbladder Diseases" ed. by Hesham Mohamed Abdeldayem

This book includes the most recent advances in that field, particularly, the immunogenetic basis of cholecystitis, noncoding RNAs in gallbladder cancer, the diagnostic pitfalls and timing of management of acute cholecystitis, the incidental gallbladder cancer, the surgical management of gallbladder cancer, laparoscopic cholecystectomy in special conditions, and robot-assisted cholecystectomy.

The basic researches and clinical studies on gallbladder diseases continue to advance at a rapid pace.
The chapters in this book were written by recognized medical experts and researchers from North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa and aim to provide the state-of-the-art reviews on the current knowledge and advances in research and management of gallbladder diseases.


Contents
1 Introductory Chapter: Advancements in the Management of Gallbladder Diseases
2 Immunogenetic Basis of Cholecystitis
3 Acute Cholecystitis: Diagnostic Pitfall and Timing of Treatment
4 Noncoding RNAs in Gallbladder Cancer
5 Gallbladder Cancer: Surgical Management
6 Incidental Gallbladder Cancer
7 Endoscopic Ultrasonography (EUS) and Gallbladder
8 Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Special Situations
9 Robotic Approach to Cholecystectomy