K.E. Georgeson – Författare

The book is written by an international selection of pediatric surgeons. All authors have contributed to the development of endoscopic surgery in children. The emphasis of the book is on surgical technique, which is described in detail and well illustrated by both drawings and photographs. The book covers the field of thoracoscopic surgery and laparoscopic transperitoneal as well as retroperitoneal surgery. A major part of the book covers endoscopic surgical urology. Endoscopic anterior spinal surgery as well as neurosurgery is also included. The book represents the state of the art regarding endoscopic surgical techniques in children.

Endoscopic surgery in children is a rapidly expanding field in pediatric surgery. This book represents the state of the art, and explains why endoscopic surgery in children is so important. General aspects are discussed and detailed information is provided on many specific operations both in the chest as well as in the abdomen, including endoscopic treatment of throracic scoliosis, of urogenital conditions, and of neurosurgical conditions. Application of endoscopic techniques in oncology is discussed as well. A special chapter deals with complications.