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Manual of Surgery of the Gallbladder, Bile Ducts, and Exocrine Pancreas

Each section of the book is followed by a general discussion, often the most probing part of the proceedings. For while the papers naturally emphasise the exciting explosion of knowledge in this field over the past few years, the discussions reveal how little we still know about the natural history, epidemiology, and pathophysiology of this common disease. Should we strive to diagnose a condition which often remains asymptomatic-or does it? Should we always advise treatment? Can we prevent gallstones recurring after medical or surgical treatment? Or are all duct stones in patients after cholecystectomy retained stones? These questions are all discussed if not answered. So in spite of occasional imbalance in the discussion, inevitable in symposium proceedings, the book does tackle real issues, and would be an interesting addition to any library.