Operation Primers – serie

The Operation Primer "Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy for Cancer" refers especially to future surgeons, who wish to familiarize with minimal invasive colorectal surgery procedures. Besides, it is useful for experienced surgeons in open colorectal surgery who want to apply the minimally invasive technique.

The Operation Primer provides excellent photographic step-by-step guidance to the surgical procedure. It has been produced to describe the operation in the simplest manner possible without over-simplifying. The core of the Operation Primer is the section on Nodal Points, where the key surgical steps are described in detail. This surgical guidebook provides essential reference material to surgeons wishing to update their knowledge in this specific area.

The Operation Primer provides excellent photographic step-by-step guidance to the surgical procedure. It has been produced to describe the operation in the simplest manner possible without over-symplifying. The core of the Operation Primer is the section on the Nodal Points where the surgical key steps are described in detail. This surgical guide book proves essential reference material to surgeons wishing to update in this specific area. The Operation Primer Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy provides one means of understanding and learning the now largely standardized procedure of laparoscopic cholecystectomy through a series of clearly defined individual steps (the so-called Nodal Points). Following this systematic procedure is an important step towards the avoidance of complications.

The idea for the Operation Primer series originated in a scienti? c study entitled “ Mental Training in Surgical Education” that formed part of a collaborative project between the surgical department of the University of Cologne, the Institute of Sports and Sports Sciences of the University of Heidelberg and the European Surgical Institute (ESI) in Norderstedt. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of mental training, which has been used successfully in top-class sports for decades, on surgical training. However, in order for mental training to be applied to surgery, it ? rst had to undergo modi? cation. In the course of this modi? cation, the ? rst Operation Primer was produced, the layout of which was largely adopted for the ? nal version presented here. In the last two years ? ve Operation Primers have been published in this series: Laparo scopic Sigmoidectomy for Cancer, Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy for Diverticulitis, ® Thyroidectomy with Harmonic FOCUS , Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy and Stapled ® TM Transanal Rectal Resection with Contour Transtar Curved Cutter Stapler Procedure Set. Now you hold the sixth Operation Primer in your hand: Laparoscopic Total Mesorectal Excision for Cancer. The feedback has been overwhelming so far. We have received encouraging and motivating messages from all over the world. Operation Primers have been translated into other languages and we have had requests for specialities other than general and visceral surgery as well.

This operation primer provides excellent photographic step-by-step guidance to this surgical procedure. It has been designed to describe the operation in the simplest manner possible without over-simplifying the complexities involved. Nodal points are at the core of the operation primer, describing the key surgical steps in detail. This surgical guidebook provides essential reference material for surgeons wishing to improve and update their knowledge in this specific area.The operation primer Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy is specially created for surgeons wishing to familiarize themselves with minimally invasive stomach-restrictive surgical techniques. The worldwide use of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (vertical sleeve gastrectomy) is consistently increasing in popularity. This type of surgery can be safely integrated into obesity and metabolic treatment programs resulting in weight loss, reduction in co-morbidities and increased quality of life. This operation primer is an excellent teaching tool, accurately describing the steps of this standardized technique in a manner suitable for both beginners and experienced surgeons. It provides a detailed overview of patient preparation, key surgical steps and common pitfalls of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy. This operation primer will provide surgeons with a reliable and systematic approach to performing Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.

The Operation Primer provides excellent photographic step-by-step guidance to the surgical procedure. It has been produced to describe the operation in the simplest manner possible without over-simplifying. At the core of the Operation Primer is the section on Nodal Points, where the key surgical steps are described in detail. This surgical guide book provides essential reference material for surgeons wishing to update their knowledge in this specific area.The Operation Primer Laparoscopic Hysterectomy is specially intended for those gynecologists who wish to familiarize themselves with minimally invasive hysterectomy techniques. This Operation Primer is an excellent teaching tool, accurately describing a standardized technique not only for novices but also for experienced laparoscopic surgeons. It provides a detailed overview of presurgical considerations and preparation, key surgical steps and highlights possible pitfalls of laparoscopic hysterectomy.This Operation Primer on total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) and laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy (LASH or LSH) follows the step-by-step concept and provides a detailed manual for gynecologists who want to apply laparoscopic techniques for hysterectomy.