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Operative Manual of Endoscopic Surgery

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  • © 1992

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Editors:
  1. A. Cuschieri

    1. Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dept. of Surgery, University of Dundee, Dundee, Scotland, UK

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  2. G. Buess

    1. Minimal Invasive Chirurgie, Abt. für Allgemeinchirurgie, Klinikum Schnarrenberg, Eberhard-Karls-Universität, Tübingen, Germany

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  3. J. Périssat

    1. Cliniques Chirurgicales, Bordeaux, France

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Table of contents (28 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-X
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  2. Introduction and Historical Aspects

    1. Introduction and Historical Aspects

      • A. Cuschieri, G. Buess
      Pages 1-5

  3. General

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 7-7
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    2. Nature and Scope of Endoscopic Surgery

      • A. Cuschieri, G. Buess
      Pages 9-13

    3. Instruments for Endoscopic Surgery

      • A. Melzer, G. Buess, A. Cuschieri
      Pages 14-36

    4. Video Imaging and Photodocumentation

      • M. Paz-Partlow
      Pages 37-43

    5. Ancillary Technology: Electrocautery, Thermocoagulation and Laser

      • H.-D. Reidenbach, G. Buess
      Pages 44-60

    6. Requirements for an Endoscopic Surgery Unit

      • G. Buess, A. Cuschieri
      Pages 61-63

    7. Training in Endoscopic Surgery

      • G. Buess, A. Cuschieri
      Pages 64-82

    8. Basic Surgical Procedures

      • A. Cuschieri, L. K. Nathanson, G. Buess
      Pages 83-102

  4. Thoracic Procedures

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 103-103
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    2. General Principles of Thoracoscopic Surgery

      • A. Cuschieri
      Pages 105-109

    3. Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy and Vagotomy

      • R. Wittmoser
      Pages 110-133

    4. Thoracoscopic Ligation of Pleural Bullae and Parietal Pleurectomy for Recurrent Spontaneous Pneumothorax. Treatment of Empyema and Pericardiectomy

      • A. Cuschieri, L. K. Nathanson
      Pages 134-140

    5. Thoracoscopic Oesophageal Myotomy for Motility Disorders

      • A. Cuschieri, L. K. Nathanson, S. M. Shimi
      Pages 141-148

    6. Perivisceral Endoscopic Oesophagectomy

      • G. Buess, H. D. Becker, G. Lenz
      Pages 149-165

  5. Abdominal Procedures

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 167-167
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    2. General Principles of Laparoscopic Surgery

      • A. Cuschieri, G. Buess, J. Périssat
      Pages 169-179

    3. Diagnostic Laparoscopy and Laparoscopic Adhesiolysis

      • A. Cuschieri
      Pages 180-193

    4. Laparoscopic Appendicectomy

      • A. Pier, F. Götz
      Pages 194-208
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In putting together this manual of endoscopic surgery, we have sought to cover the three essential components of the new surgical approach: the technological aspects, the basic endoscopic surgical skills, and the operative techniques. Visualization of the operative field, exposure and execution of remote manipulations are dependent on op­ timal function of the ancillary apparatus without which endoscopic surgery cannot be practised. Familiarity of the surgeon with the basic physical principles of the various de­ vices employed in this technology-dependent form of surgery ensures safe use, pro­ longed equipment life and smooth execution of surgical endoscopic interventions. Equally important is the acquisition of the basic skills of endoscopic surgical practice, since these differ in several important respects from those of conventional open surgery. Mastery of the craft of endoscopic surgery requires a determined commitment to training and is no easy option, but once acquired is rewarded by the extreme profes­ sional satisfaction experienced when one witnesses the remarkable progress of patients who have undergone major surgical interventions, with minimal discomfort and pain, lower morbidity and rapid return to gainful employment. The new approach has taken the "sting" out of surgical treatment and made it more acceptable to our patients. Quite apart from cost considerations, this aspect alone justifies the extra effort and invest­ ment needed for the further advancement of endoscopic surgery. Our task in compiling this operative manual was thus an ambitious one.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dept. of Surgery, University of Dundee, Dundee, Scotland, UK

    A. Cuschieri

  • Minimal Invasive Chirurgie, Abt. für Allgemeinchirurgie, Klinikum Schnarrenberg, Eberhard-Karls-Universität, Tübingen, Germany

    G. Buess

  • Cliniques Chirurgicales, Bordeaux, France

    J. Périssat

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