Principles of Laparoscopic Surgery: Basic and Advanced Techniques - Hardcover

9780387942360: Principles of Laparoscopic Surgery: Basic and Advanced Techniques

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 038794236X ISBN 13: 9780387942360

Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc., 1995

The most complete presentation of basic and advanced laparoscopic techniques available, due to its integration of procedures from general surgery and other subspecialities. Enhanced by over 750 illustrations (113 of them in full colour) and written by no less than 132 international, interdisciplinary experts, this definitive reference covers all aspects of this still new and expanding technique. Four main sections deal with: basic laparoscopy; laparoscopy and thoracoscopy in general surgery; laparoscopy in surgical subspecialities (gynaecology, urology, angioscopy); plus the technological aspects of laparoscopy. Throughout this authoritative volume, the surgeon will find in-depth reviews of the literature and extensive clinical and scientific data on the rationale for using laparoscopic procedures.
Certain to become a standard in the field.

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Review

"It informs and stimulates the reader. It puts laparoscopic surgery in perspective and conveys the excitement and innovative thought that is the hallmark of the discipline."
"A ground-breaking surgical text...well-written and clearly delineated."
"Fresh, concise writing, fluid technical descriptions, and logical point-counterpoint presentations" all JAMA 274/16

Synopsis

This book brings together the most up-to-date information available on basic and advanced laparoscopic techniques. Enhanced by over 750 illustrations and written by international, interdisciplinary experts, this is the definitive reference on: basic laparoscopy techniques; laparoscopy and thoracoscopy in general surgery; laparoscopy in surgical subspecialties (gynecology, urology, angioscopy); plus a special section on technological aspects of laparoscopy. Throughout this authoritative volume, the reader will find in-depth reviews of the literature and extensive clinical and scientific data on the rationale for using laparoscopic surgical procedures.

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