Main description:

Performed under general anaesthetic, laparoscopy is a type of surgical procedure that allows a surgeon to access the inside of the abdomen and pelvis without having to make large incisions in the skin. The procedure is also known as keyhole surgery or minimally invasive surgery.

This textbook is a complete guide to laparoscopic surgery for practising and trainee general and laparoscopic surgeons.

The fourth edition has been fully revised and features many new topics, providing the latest advances in the field.

Divided into six sections, the book begins with discussion on the fundamentals of laparoscopic surgery - imaging systems, instruments, sterilisation, anaesthesia, and basic techniques.

The following sections cover numerous general surgical, gynaecological and urological procedures. A complete section is dedicated to paediatric laparoscopic surgery.

The book concludes with discussion on bariatric surgery, complications of minimal access surgery, training, robotic surgery, endoscopic microsurgery, and future advances in the field.

The comprehensive text of 900 pages, is further enhanced by surgical and clinical photographs, and illustrations.

Key points

Comprehensive guide to general, gynaecological, urological and paediatric laparoscopic surgery
Fully revised, fourth edition featuring new topics and advances in the field
Highly illustrated with clinical and surgical photographs
Previous edition (9789350259412) published in 2013

Contents:

SECTION 1: ESSENTIALS OF LAPAROSCOPY

Chronological Advances in Minimal Access Surgery
Laparoscopic Imaging Systems
Laparoscopic Equipment and Instrument
Sterilization of Laparoscopic Instruments
Anesthesia in Laparoscopic Surgery
Abdominal Access Techniques
Principle of Laparoscopic Port Position
Laparoscopic Dissection Techniques
Laparoscopic Tissue Approximation Techniques
Hand-assisted Laparoscopic Surgery

SECTION 2: LAPAROSCOPIC GENERAL SURGICAL PROCEDURES

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Laparoscopic CBD Exploration
Laparoscopic Appendicectomy
Laparoscopic Repair of Inguinal Hernia
Laparoscopic Repair of Ventral Hernia
Laparoscopic Repair of Hiatus Hernia
Laparoscopic Repair of Duodenal Perforation
Laparoscopic Fundoplication
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Laparoscopic Splenectomy
Laparoscopic Management of Hepaticopancreatic Diseases
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Laparoscopic Small Bowel Surgery
Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
Laparoscopic Adhesiolysis

SECTION 3: LAPAROSCOPIC GYNECOLOGICAL PROCEDURES

Laparoscopic Sterilization
Laparoscopic Ovarian Surgery
Laparoscopic Tubal Surgery
Laparoscopic Management of Ectopic Pregnancy
Laparoscopic Surgery in Pregnancy: Precautions and Complications
Laparoscopic Management of Endometriosis
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Laparoscopic Myomectomy
Laparoscopic Management of Stress Incontinence
Minimally Invasive Sling Operation for Stress Incontinence
Laparoscopic Sacral Colpopexy
Essentials of Hysteroscopy

SECTION 4: LAPAROSCOPIC UROLOGY

Ureteral Injury and Laparoscopy
Laparoscopic Urological Procedure

SECTION 5: PEDIATRIC LAPAROSCOPY

Laparoscopic Pediatric Surgery

SECTION 6: MISCELLANEOUS

Other Minimal Access Surgical Procedures
Minimal Access Bariatric Surgery
Complications of Minimal Access Surgery
Role of Training in Minimal Access Surgery
Minimal Access Robotic Surgery
Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery
Future of Minimal Access Surgery
Troubleshooting and Checklist