Publisher's Synopsis
This book comprises a review of the scientific literature in the field of minimally invasive surgery. Each chapter includes a summary of the current management strategy for the disease process, review of published literature on the topic, and a summary of potential changes in the treatment algorithm. A review of scientific literature on disease processes, operations/procedures, and technology published within the last 24 months. 45 chapters of evidence-based opinion on a wide spectrum of general surgery procedures, including the latest on robotics, NOTES, and single-incision surgery. Editorial comment offered on each chapter. Topics Include Esophageal Surgery Gastric Surgery Bariatric Surgery Small Bowel Surgery Colorectal Surgery Biliary Tract Surgery Solid Organ Surgery Hernia Surgery NOTES Robotics in Surgery Retroperitoneal MIS Procedures
