This text/atlas is a comprehensive guide to minimally invasive procedures in general surgery. Chapters are authored by world-renowned experts in this technology, who share their firsthand operative experience, emphasizing decision-making, anatomy, and key steps in the operations. The Third Edition features expanded sections on the esophagus, gastrointestinal tract, liver and biliary tract, pancreas and spleen, and small and large bowel, new sections on state-of-the-art surgical tools and bariatric surgery, and new chapters on esophageal lengthening, duodenal switch, and natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES). Full-color photographs and drawings complement the text throughout. Each chapter concludes with comments from the editors. A companion Website will offer the fully searchable text and an image bank.

The European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (E.A.E.S.) has performed six consensus development conferences (CDCs) to address the key topics in the field of endoscopic surgery. This book contains: - the original recommendations as they were developed by groups of highly respected experts for each topic, - comments on these original statements to incorporate the latest knowledge, and - a description, a critical appraisal, and some ideas for the improvement on the way by which these recommendations were developed and disseminated. The book should serve all surgeons interested in endoscopic surgery as a principal guide, as it defines all important "Dos" and "Don'ts" on the basis of the available scientific evidence.

This is a new reference edited by two leading authorities in the field of minimally invasive surgery that differentiates itself from other similar titles by providing a stronger emphasis on incorporating newer technologies. The book discussed the incorporation of flexible endoscopy into surgical practice, harvesting the expertise of gastroenterologists and surgical endoscopists. It also discusses minimally invasive operative procedures such as laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy.

"Potential anatomical spaces" have attracted surgeons in the past and in recent years. Due to the development of modern imaging techniques and the advent of minimally invasive surgery, access to these spaces has become a real surgical option. The purpose of this book is to document the challenges related to "potential anatomical spaces", traditionally described as "hidden" spaces. The spread of video-assisted surgery and its application in the management of diseases involving organs or anatomical structures placed in the "potential spaces" (neck, mediastinum, pro-peritoneum and retro-peritoneum, subfacial space of the leg, and axilla), has rendered their surgical anatomy less abstract.

This outstanding book Safe and Effective Gynecological Endoscopic and Minimal Access Surgery additionally focuses on the safety of endoscopic surgery. The contents of this book and the experts involved in contribution have been meticulous and precise to the need of the hour. The experts have precisely clarified those points which make, gynecological endoscopy and minimal access surgery, safe and effective. This book deals with all aspects of each and every endoscopic surgery. But in this addition, it especially deals with prevention of every possible complication that can occur compromising patients safety. It is remarkable that he is able to get the topmost experts in endoscopic surgery to spare their precious time to contribute valuable chapters to this book. The writing is simple but efficient and is well supported by excellent photographs. Every endoscopist, beginner or expert, will find this book very useful and indispensible. This book have a bunch of committed contributors who give their unselfish donations of time and pen down chapters with practical values that go a long way in today s knowledge-based society. This book will make all readers; whether experts or amateurs, interested or disliking endoscopic surgery, shift to a virtual set-up with a feeling of de-ja-vu, saying Yes these are the problems we face! "

This 4th edition of Mastery of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery presents both the common procedures residents must master as well as the more challenging procedures required of fellows and practitioners. With 11 new chapters, this edition offers the most extensive coverage of minimally invasive procedures in all areas of surgery. In addition to clear, concise instruction valuable comments from the authors are also included at the end of each chapter. Written in the style of the Masters of Surgery series, this book offers the most comprehensive step-by-step text on all procedures including Advances in NOTES procedures.

This issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics, Guest Edited by Drs. Manuela Fina, Justin S. Golub, and Daniel Lee, is devoted to Endoscopic Ear Surgery. This issue is one of six selected each year by our series Consulting Editor, Sujana S. Chandrasekhar. Articles in this important issue include: History of Endoscopic Ear Surgery; Endoscopes and Exoscopes for Otology and Neurotology; Redefining middle ear anatomy and physiology; Getting started with Endoscopic Ear Surgery; Otoendoscopy in the Office and Operating Room; Teaching Tools for Endoscopic Ear Surgery; Endoscopic Myringoplasty and Tympanoplasty; Novel Radiologic Approaches for Cholesteatoma Detection; Endoscopic Ear Surgery for Congenital Cholesteatoma; Endoscopic Management of Pediatric Chronic Ear Disease; Endoscopic Management of Acquired Cholesteatoma; Endoscopic Stapes Surgery; Endoscopic-assisted Lateral Skull Base Surgery; New Navigation Approaches for Endoscopic Lateral Skull Base Surgery; Endoscopic-assisted Drug Delivery for Inner Ear Regeneration; Pearls and pitfall in Endoscopic Ear Surgery; Future of Endoscopic Ear Surgery; and The Role for Microsurgery of the Ear.

This book provides a comprehensive state-of-the art overview on the main trends in the newest endoscopic, robotic, and minimal invasive surgical innovations. It also aims to give insight on some of the innovative ideas around Gastro-intestinal Surgery and Endoscopy to stimulate further activities. It contains established knowledge in the field of endoscopic and surgical techniques, and the integration of these new findings in updated therapeutic decision making are demonstrated. The text reviews the latest literature on the subjects and describes the decision making to establish new therapeutic options in the management of diseases applying new technologies. These new techniques are described in detail, which provide excellent back-up information for clinicians in daily practice. Written by experts in the field, Innovative Endoscopic and Surgical Technology in the GI Tract is a valuable resource of knowledge for clinicians, surgeons, nurses, technicians, students and researchers with an interest in GI- disease.

The landmark first edition of Endoscopic Plastic Surgery had a profound influence on the practice of plastic surgery and set the stage for the current trend toward minimally invasive plastic surgery procedures. The second edition continues that tradition with 13 additional chapters and numerous cases demonstrating results. With the guidance provided in this edition, surgeons will be able to master the necessary skills for the latest endoscopic techniques in aesthetic surgery and offer their patients the minimally invasive procedures they have been requesting. The book is divided into four sections: Basics, Face, Breast, and Abdomen. Each clinical section begins with a chapter on applied anatomy followed by several chapters by different authors discussing their individual approaches to a specific anatomic area. Additionally, the book explores ancillary procedures such as lymphatic massage, radiofrequency treatments, microdermabrasion, fillers, and lasers. These chapters discuss the use of nonsurgical cosmetic treatments for a complete facial rejuvenation package. The book provides expert commentary on the latest minimally invasive procedures, including summary boxes listing clinical caveats. It features color illustrations, as well as preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative photographs, and a supplemental DVD with operative videos.