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)

Laparoscopic Surgery of the Abdomen gives the practicing surgeon or trainee an in-depth analysis of the technical aspects of commonly performed laparoscopic procedures, their indications, contraindications, and complications. Included are strategies to prevent complications and how to handle them once they occur. Seven extensively illustrated sections, comprising the core curriculum of accepted laparoscopic procedures, present gallbladder disease, common bile duct exploration, hernia, colon diseases, anti-reflux procedures, acute abdomen and diagnostic laparoscopy, and new procedures for the spleen and adrenal glands.