Laparoscopic Surgery

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-vii

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2. Esophagus and Stomach

   • Umberto Bracale, Francesco Cabras, Ristovich Lidia, Giovanni Merola, Plonka Elisabetta, Giusto Pignata

   Pages 1-14

3. Liver, Gallbladder, and Biliary Tree

   • Umberto Bracale, Francesco Cabras, Giovanni Merola, Ristovich Lidia, Plonka Elisabetta, Giusto Pignata

   Pages 15-25

4. Abdominal Wall Surgery

   • Jacopo Andreuccetti, Umberto Bracale, Ristovich Lidia, Lever Michele, Giusto Pignata

   Pages 27-37

5. Colon, Rectum, and Appendix

   • Francesco Cabras, Umberto Bracale, Ristovich Lidia, Lever Michele, Giusto Pignata

   Pages 39-52

6. Kidney, Adrenal Gland, Ureter, and Varicocele

   • Fabrizio Lazzara, Jacopo Andreuccetti, Lidija Ristovich, Elisabetta Plonka, Giusto Pignata

   Pages 53-64

7. Spleen and Pancreas

   • Fabrizio Lazzara, Jacopo Andreuccetti, Ristovich Lidia, Plonka Elisabetta, Giusto Pignata

   Pages 65-74

8. Bariatric Surgery

   • Jacopo Andreuccetti, Fabrizio Lazzara, Lidija Ristovich, Michele Lever, Giusto Pignata

   Pages 75-84

9. Gynecology

   • Francesco Cabras, Fabrizio Lazzara, Lidija Ristovich, Michele Lever, Giusto Pignata

   Pages 85-97

This book is distinctive in that it is a truly practical guide to use of the laparoscopic approach for the treatment of many abdominal diseases. Rather than simply offering a general description of surgical laparoscopic techniques, it provides the knowledge required in order to introduce basic laparoscopic procedures into daily practice or to commence advanced laparoscopic surgery. For each surgical procedure, key points are highlighted, the necessary equipment is described, and the operating room setup essential to avoid errors or loss of time is explained. Many flow charts, tables, and figures are included to assist fast and intuitive comprehension. The book will be of interest to all of the "actors" in the operating room, including especially surgeons in training, established surgeons, nurses, and anesthetists.

• Colorectal Surgery
• Gynecology
• Laparoscopy
• Liver Surgery
• Pancreatic Surgery
• Urology
• abdominal surgery
• surgical oncology

“This brief handbook focuses on the setting and choreography for common laparoscopic operations. … The book seems most appropriate for operating room nurses, scrub technologist residents, and surgical trainees. … The book is logically divided, covering a broad topic in manageable subject areas by organ system or surgical specialty.” (Patrick W. McGonagill, Doody’s Book Reviews, June, 2016)

• General and Minimally Invasive Surgery, San Camillo Hospital, Trento, Italy

  Giusto Pignata

• Department of Surgical Specialities and Nephrology, University “Federico II” of Naples, Naples, Italy

  Umberto Bracale

• Department of General Surgery, Villa Igea Clinic, Acqui Terme Department of General Surgery, Acqui Terme, Italy

  Fabrizio Lazzara

Giusto Pignata is currently Head of the Department of Surgery and Minimally Invasive Technology of "San Camillo" Hospital, Trento, Italy. His principal research and clinical interest is the laparoscopic approach to the treatment of malignant and benign abdominal diseases, with a particular focus on colorectal and esophagogastric issues. He is an active member of several national and international organizations, including the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES), the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Endoscopic Surgery Association (MMEESA), and the European Society of Coloproctology. He has published more than 100 papers.

Umberto Bracale is an Aggregate Professor in General Surgery in the Department of Surgical Specialties and Nephrology at University Federico II of Naples, Italy. His special interests are laparoscopic surgery for the treatment of abdominal diseases and evaluation of the efficiency of laparoscopy by health technology assessment. He is a member of the most important Italian surgical societies.

Fabrizio Lazzara is a General Surgeon who specializes in digestive surgery and endoscopy. His research and clinical fields of interest include the laparoscopic approach in general, digestive surgery, and the diagnosis and treatment of functional digestive diseases.

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