Laparoscopic Surgery of the Abdomen

From the reviews: "Laparoscopic surgery of the abdomen provides an extensive review of all aspects of laparoscopic surgery of the abdomen and abdominal wall. ... it is written in an authoritative and well-referenced manner. Use of references is sensible with the key historic and formative articles ... . This book is comprehensive, well written and a must for any individual who seeks to apply laparoscopic approaches to abdominal procedures and should be in the library of every Department of Surgery." (I.J. Beckingham, The Surgeon, Vol. 3 (4), 2005) "The book is divided into sections encompassing all current fields of interest in minimally invasive surgery. ... The most impressive feature of this book is that it combines the thoroughness of a textbook and the agility of a handbook. ... Laproscopic techniques are explained in detail, also with the help of schemes and photographs. ... thanks to the excellent definition and good grey scale. Final note: An excellent book both for residents in training and for experienced surgeons ... ." (M. Elli, Digestive and Liver Disease, Vol. 36, 2004)

• Minimally Invasive Surgery of the Esophagus and Stomach.- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection in the Esophagus.- Minimally Invasive Treatment of Zenker’s Diverticulum.- Laparoscopic Complete and Partial Fundoplication.- Laparoscopic Esophageal Myotomy.- Miscellaneous Esophageal Procedures.- Endoscopic Gastric Procedures: Endo-organ Surgery.- Laparoscopic Approaches to Ulcer Therapy.- Laparoscopic Gastrojejunostomy.- Gastric Resection.- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy.- Historical Overview and Indications for Cholecystectomy.- Surgical Anatomy of the Gallbladder, Liver, and Biliary Tree.- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: The Technique.- Laparoscopic Cholangiography.- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Children and Adolescents.- Complications of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy.- Common Bile Duct.- Historical Overview of Surgical Treatment of Biliary Stone Disease.- Operative Cholangiography.- Laparoscopic Ultrasound for Assessment of the Common Bile Duct.- Endoscopic Management of Common Duct Stones.- Transcystic Fluoroscopic-Guided Common Bile Duct Exploration.- Laparoscopic Transcystic Duct Choledochoscopy.- Laparoscopic Choledochotomy for Common Bile Duct Stones.- Laparoscopic Management of Difficult Common Bile Duct Stones.- Intraoperative Antegrade Common Duct Stone Treatments.- Laparoscopic Choledochoenterostomies.- Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy and Splenectomy.- Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy.- Laparoscopic Splenectomy.- Laparoscopic Hernia Repair.- History of the Preperitoneal Approach for Inguinal Hernia: Rationale and Various Approaches.- Musculoskeletal and Neurovascular Anatomy of the Inguinal Preperitoneal Space.- Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Indications and Contraindications.- Laparoscopic Intraperitoneal Onlay Mesh Hernia Repair.- Laparoscopic Groin Hernia Repair: TransabdominalPreperitoneal Approach.- Laparoscopic Totally Extraperitoneal Repair for Inguinal Hernias.- Complications and Recurrences of Laparoscopic Hernia Repairs.- Laparoscopic Ventral/Incisional Hernioplasty.- Laparoscopic Repair of Ventral Hernias.- Laparoscopic Procedures of the Colon and Rectum.- Laparoscopic Instrumentation.- Laparoscopic Appendectomy.- Laparoscopic Right Hemicolectomy.- Laparoscopic Transverse Colectomy.- Laparoscopic Left Hemicolectomy and Sigmoidectomy.- Laparoscopic-Assisted Anterior Resection.- Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection.- Laparoscopic Stoma Creation and Reversal.- Polyps.- Colonic Carcinoma.- Laparoscopic Total and Subtotal Colectomy.- Ileocolic Resection.- Restorative Proctocolectomy.- Surgery for Rectal Prolapse.- Laparoscopic Management of Bowel Obstruction.- The Role of Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery and Intraoperative Colonoscopy.- Laparoscopic Ultrasound in Minimally Invasive Procedures in the Abdomen and Pelvis.- Avoiding Complications.- Cost Considerations.- Avoidance and Treatment of Urological Complications.- Avoidance and Treatment of Vascular Complications.- Diagnostic Laparoscopy and Acute Abdomen.- Principles of Diagnostic Laparoscopy.- Bedside Laparoscopy.- Diagnostic Laparoscopy for Pelvic Pain.- Diagnostic Laparoscopy for Suspected Appendicitis.- Diagnostic Laparoscopy for Intestinal Disorders.- Diagnostic Laparoscopy for Malignancy.