This atlas provides a thorough overview on current surgical strategies in the treatment of esophageal diseases. The first part is focused on basic diagnostic tools, indications and preoperative work up. The second part provides instructions for current surgical procedures, illustrated with precise detailed drawings and operation notes to enable surgeons to perform even the most complex operations. The basic principles of esophageal surgery as well as conventional surgery, endoscopic and minimally invasive techniques are vividly presented in response to the advances achieved in esophageal surgery.

Basic Principles of Esophageal Surgery.- Surgical Anatomy of the Esophagus.- The Esophagus.- Endoscopic Examination of the Esophagus.- Role of Endoscopic Ultrasound for Diagnosis and Staging of Esophageal Cancer.- Preoperative Evaluation of the Operative Risk Profile.- Perioperative and Postoperative Management.- Pathophysiology of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Indication for Surgical Therapy.- Gastroesophageal Reflux and its Surgical Management.- Pathologic Classification of the Esophageal Carcinoma.- Lymphatic Dissemination and Principles of Lymph Node Dissection.- Rationale for Type of Resection in Cancer of the Esophagus and Gastroesophageal Junction.- Results of Extended en bloc Esophagectomy in Treatment of Patients with Esophageal Cancer.- Surgical Techniques.- Blunt Transhiatal Subtotal Esophagectomy with Gastroplasty and Cervical Anastomosis.- Partial Abdominothoracic Resection of the Esophagus with Gastroplasty and Intrathoracic Anastomosis.- Abdominothoracic Subtotal en bloc Esophagectomy and Reconstruction with Gastric Tube Transposition.- Fundus Rotation Gastroplasty.- Proximal Gastrectomy with Distal Esophagectomy (Proximal Resection).- Transhiatal Esophagogastrectomy.- Colon Interposition after Total and Subtotal Esophagectomy.- Intrathoracic Esophagoplasty by Colon Interposition.- Reconstruction of Gastrointestinal Continuity by Jejunal Interposition following Total and Subtotal Esophagectomy.- Limited en bloc Resection of the Gastroesophageal Junction with Isoperistaltic Jejunal Interposition.- Conventional Cardiomyotomy in Achalasia.- Surgical Technique in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - Conventional Approach.- Conventional Resection of Esophageal Diverticula.- Local Excision of Benign Esophageal Tumors.- Surgical Treatment of EsophagealFistula and Perforation.- Techniques of Local Esophagoplasty.- Minimal Invasive Surgery of the Esophagus.- Endoscopic Technique in the Treatment of Esophageal Diseases.- Post-operative Complications of the Esophagus and Esophagus Bridge Graft.