Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Instruments and Methods
3. Laparoscopic Exploration, Diagnosis, and Staging
4. Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
5. Extrahepatic Bile Ducts: Diagnosis and Treatment
6. Laparoscopic Approach to the Spleen and Liver
7. Intra-abdominal and Endoluminal Gastric Operations
8. Vagotomy and Drainage Procedures
9. Operations on the G.-E. Junction
10. Appendectomy and Small Bowel Procedures
11. Laparoscopically Assisted Large Bowel Procedures
12. Laparoscopically Guided/Assisted Colo-Rectal Procedures
13. Inguinal Hernia Repair
14. Closing Commentaries

Reviews

This superb work will occupy a treasured and unique spot on the bookshelf of the interested novice, practicing surgeon, or laparoscopic expert...an elegant work with color drawings that enhance nearly every page...clear, detailed depictions of each step in the operative techniques portion of every chapter...a simple and eleganty how-to textbook that will enhance many collections. --Archives of SurgeryVery complete and comprehensive...a good review of techniques...over 100 very well-done color illustrations...informative...recommended for both the beginning and advanced laparoscopist. --Current SurgeryThe publication of this text is most welcome and opportune...well-written and user friendly...1088 illustrations of brilliant clarity and quality...this work will become the standard in the libraries institutions and in departments that support minimally invasive procedures. --Abdominal ImagingAbsolutely magnificent..illusrations are clear and beautifully executed..Has a deepth and richness of detail that is not present in any other book..will set the standard for works o come..A valuable reference. --Carol E.H. Scott-Conner, MD, PhD, Professor and Head, Department of Surgery, University of Iowa College of Medicine