Atlas of Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques, by Drs. Ashley Haralson Vernon and Stanley W. Ashley, provides the guidance you need to master these procedures - used more frequently due to reduced patient risks, improved outcomes, and rapidly advancing technologies. With discussions of complications of adjustable gastric banding, laparoscopic pancreatico-jejunostomy, endoscopic component separation, minimally invasive esophagectomy, laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, and more; high-quality anatomic line drawings; and procedural videos online at www.expertconsult.com, this volume in the Surgical Techniques Atlas Series delivers all the help you need to stay on the cutting edge of minimally invasive surgery. Watch key surgical techniques performed by experts in procedural videos online at www.expertconsult.com, where you’ll also find the fully searchable text and a gallery of downloadable images. Master both laparoscopic and endoscopic techniques with step-by-step instructions for a full range of minimally invasive procedures. See exactly how to perform techniques from 200 detailed anatomic line drawings from laparascopic and endoscopic perspectives rendered from video still shots that correspond to the accompanying videos. Stay current on the latest developments in minimally invasive surgery, including complications of adjustable gastric banding, laparoscopic pancreatico-jejunostomy, endoscopic component separation, minimally invasive esophagectomy, and laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Choose the best procedural option for each patient thanks to coverage of variations on techniques (for example, handsewn gastrojejunal anastomosis as an alternative to the linear stapler technique). Master Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques with step-by-step instruction and visual guidance

Video Atlas of Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery brings you the detailed visual guidance and unmatched expertise you need to master the most important and cutting-edge minimally invasive procedures and the treatment of unusual cases. Full-color photographs and narrated procedural videos online and on DVD lead you step by step through today’s most effective techniques. Tips and "secrets" from a veritable "who’s who" in the field equip you to deliver optimal results while minimizing or avoiding complications. Hone and expand your surgical skills by watching videos of Dr. Frantzides and other leading international experts performing advanced techniques. Visualize how to proceed by reviewing beautifully illustrated, full-color anatomic artwork which provides well-rendered representations of underlying structures, anatomy, and pathology. Prevent and plan for complications prior to a procedure thanks to a step-by-step approach to each procedure, complete with personal techniques and secrets from leading experts. Glean all essential, up-to-date, need-to-know information about minimally invasive techniques and "closed" procedures including laparoscopic Whipple procedure; revision for failed bariatric procedures; and avoiding and managing complications of single port procedures. Take it with you anywhere! Access the full text, video clips, and more online at expertconsult.com

Get expert, step-by-step guidance on a wide variety of both open and interventional cardiac surgical techniques. Atlas of Cardiac Surgical Techniques, 2nd Edition, helps you expand your surgical repertoire and hone your skills with a vividly illustrated, easy-to-navigate text and pearls and pitfalls throughout. This revised atlas covers the surgical procedures you need to master, including minimally invasive techniques, robotic surgery, aortic dissection, and much more. - Seven brand-new chapters cover Hybrid Coronary Revascularization, Aortic Valve Repair Techniques, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement, Robotic Mitral Valve Surgery, Surgery for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Approaches and Techniques to Extra-Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation, and Pulmonary Endarterectomy. - Multiple new contributing authors offer a fresh perspective in their areas of expertise. - A consistent chapter format guides you quickly from surgical anatomy and preoperative considerations through operative steps and postoperative care. - Online videos highlight key stages of surgical procedures. - More than 400 full-color images, line drawings, and intraoperative photographs clearly depict the step-by-step progression of procedures. - Expert ConsultTM eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Atlas of General Surgical Techniques covers the full spectrum and breadth of general surgery through nearly 1200 easy-to-follow anatomic drawings. Drs. Courtney M. Townsend, Jr. and B. Mark Evers present step-by-step guidance for common and complex procedures, including open and minimally invasive techniques. The highly consistent approach and format allow for large educational illustrations with pearls and pitfalls at the end of each chapter. Comprehensive coverage includes hot topics such as Thyroidectomy, Parathyroidectomy, Hepaticojejunostomy, Choledochojejunostomy, Splenectomy,Hernia Repair, Exploration of Neck for Trauma, and Subclavian Artery Stab. You’ll have a complete array of surgical procedures at your fingertips. 2009 PROSE Awards (awarded by Association of American Publishers for professional and scholarly excellence)Finalist/Honorable Mention, Clinical Medicine Features 1200 easy-to-follow, step-by-step anatomic drawings that clearly depict the full spectrum and breadth of surgical techniques—both open and minimally invasive. Covers hot topics such as Thyroidectomy, Parathyroidectomy, Hepaticojejunostomy, Choledochojejunostomy, Splenectomy, Hernia Repair, Exploration of Neck for Trauma, and Subclavian Artery Stab. Provides step-by-step instructions for each procedure in a highly consistent format that makes applying techniques easy. Highlights pearls and pitfalls at the end of each chapter so you know what to expect before entering the operating room. Presents the detailed guidance of authorities on what you need to know about common and challenging procedures.

Atlas of Thoracic Surgical Techniques, a title in the Surgical Techniques Atlas Series edited by Drs. Townsend and Evers, presents state-of-the-art updates on the full range of thoracic surgical procedures performed today. Dr. Joseph B. Zwischenberger, along with esteemed international contributors, offers you expert advice on a variety of thoracic techniques, including lung-volume reduction surgery, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, and laparoscopic approaches to many procedures to help you expand your repertoire and hone your clinical skills. Offers step-by-step guidance on a variety of thoracic surgical techniques, giving you more options for the challenges you face. Discusses the hottest topics in thoracic surgery, including lung-volume reduction surgery, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, and laparoscopic approaches to many procedures. Presents more than 200 full-color illustrations and step-by-step intraoperative photographs for expert visual guidance. Discusses pearls and pitfalls to help you avoid complications. Uses a consistent, easy-to-follow chapter format that includes clinical anatomy, pre-operative considerations, operative steps, and post-operative care to make reference easy. Visually master a wide range of operative techniques, with authoritative guidance

Concise, thorough, and superbly illustrated, Atlas of Laparoscopic and Robotic Urologic Surgery, 4th Edition, is an ideal resource for learning new techniques or briefly reviewing before a case. Written and edited by renowned experts in the field of laparoscopic and robotic surgery, this practical text covers today's best minimally invasive approaches using the surgical systems, equipment, and robotic devices in use today. More than three hours of video instruction, an increased focus on robotics and new urologic procedures, and step-by-step illustrations help you sharpen your skills in this high-demand area. - Contains new chapters on Post Operative Management: Pain and Other Considerations for Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS); Bladder Reconstruction in Children; Sacrocolpopexy; Applications for Infertility Surgeries; and Surgery of the Spermatic Cord. - Includes new and updated information on nephrectomy, adrenalectomy and partial adrenalectomy, urinary diversion, and partial cystectomy and diverticulectomy. - Offers new content on camera and lens systems, instrumentation, the da Vinci surgical system, pyelo/ureterolithotomy, robotic-assisted and laparoscopic simple prostatectomy, and more. - Covers radical robotic prostatectomy, innovative approaches to treat ureteral strictures, up-to-date surgical care of malignancies, and novel pediatric surgeries. - Features more than 30 high-quality videos online (many are new) including robotic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection, robotic assisted kidney transplantation, robotic simple prostatectomy, robotic cystectomy and robotic neobladder evolution, laparoscopic partial adrenalectomy, and many more. - Provides clinical pearls, tips and tricks, and complications boxes throughout. - Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Atlas of Pediatric Surgical Techniques—a title in the new Surgical Techniques Atlas series edited by Drs Townsend and Evers—presents state-of-the-art updates on the full range of pediatric surgical techniques performed today. Dai H. Chung, MD and Mike Chen, MD offer you expert advice on a variety of procedures and help you expand your repertoire and hone your clinical skills. Access the fully searchable contents of the book and procedural videos online at expertconsult.com. Get coverage of hot topics like laparascopic techniques, ECMO cannulation, and bariatric surgery. View 150 full-color anatomic drawings and step-by-step intraoperative photographs that highlight key surgical issues and techniques. Master key techniques through videos that show them performed by the physicians who pioneered them. Avoid complications thanks to discussions of pearls and pitfalls. Choose between open and closed alternatives and get better patient outcomes. Visually master a wide range of operative techniques, with authoritative guidance (series USP)

Buchwald's Atlas of Metabolic & Bariatric Surgical Techniques and Procedures, by leading authority Henry Buchwald, MD, PhD, is the first pictorial atlas that demonstrates today’s full range of open and laparoscopic bariatric procedures, as well as concurrent surgeries such as hernia repair and tubal ligation. Hundreds of high-quality photographs and illustrations show you how to achieve the best outcomes and manage any complications that may arise. You’ll find coverage of such hot new approaches as laparoscopic electrode placement, alternative open electrode placement, laparoscopic vagal pacing, and alternative open vagal pacing. See how to perform today’s full range of open and laparoscopic techniques, as well as concurrent surgeries such as hernia repair and tubal ligation, by viewing hundreds of step-by-step photographs and illustrations. Master hot new procedures such as laparoscopic electrode placement, alternative open electrode placement, laparoscopic vagal pacing, and alternative open vagal pacing. Obtain the best results and avoid complications with expert tips and recommendations from Dr. Henry Buchwald, who has chaired or presided over the Surgical Council of the American College of Nutrition, the Central Surgical Association, the American Society for Bariatric Surgery, and other leading organizations.

Covering a broad range of topics with side-by-side radiographic images, Multimodal Imaging Atlas of Cardiac Masses provides basic-to-advanced clinical tips on the use, clinical applications, and interpretation of cardiac imaging for cardiac masses. Written by a team of international experts in cardiac imaging, cardiac pathology, and cardiac surgery, this title features separate chapters on imaging modalities, anatomic pitfalls, cardiac thrombus, benign tumors, infectious lesions, and malignant tumors. This practical title is an essential guide for cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, radiologists, and others to recognize the typical features of these uncommon conditions and to formulate team-based treatment plans for these complex patients. - Covers multimodal cardiac imaging depicting all types of cardiac masses. - Includes anatomic pitfalls, artifacts, differential diagnoses, and metastasis. - Features 600 figures and 100 video clips of cardiac imaging, including echocardiography, CT, CMR, and PET, with photos of histopathologic findings and masses after surgery. - Includes important clinical points on interpretation and differentiation of benign tumors, malignant tumors, and artifacts.

Atlas of Trauma/Emergency Surgical Techniques, a title in the Surgical Techniques Atlas Series, presents state-of-the-art updates on the full range of trauma and emergency surgical techniques performed today. Drs. Cioffi and Asensio, along with numerous other internationally recognized general surgeons, offer you step-by-step advice along with full-color illustrations and photographs to help you expand your repertoire and hone your clinical skills. Easily review normal anatomy and visualize the step-by-step progression of each emergency surgery procedure thanks to more than 330 detailed anatomic line drawings and clinical photographs. Avoid complications with pearls and pitfalls from the authors for every surgical technique. Master the key variations and nuances for a full range of emergency techniques. A highly formatted approach provides step-by-step instructions with bulleted "how-to" guidance for each procedure.