Publisher's Synopsis
The major operative procedures which once dominated general surgery are to a large extent on the decline as the emphasis moves towards minimally invasive techniques. This trend is particularly marked in gall bladder surgery. The first edition of this book was the first on the subject, and the revised and expanded second edition has now also been translated into Spanish, a language in which the first edition was a great success. This edition has been increased in size by 50% for far greater depth of coverage and to reflect the latest advances in operative techniques and instrumentation.;There are new chapters on complications and how to deal with them and step-by-step guides to operative procedures.
