Publisher's Synopsis
Written by 29 acknowledged master surgeons, this reference aims to provide a complete "how-to" guide to the full range of laparoscopic techniques used in gynaecologic and general surgery.;This book provides all the practical information laparoscopists and operating room support staff need on equipment, techniques, electrosurgery, lasers, and specific laparoscopic operative procedures for a wide variety of gynaecologic problems, as well as for other conditions requiring pelvic or abdominal surgery.;It includes more than 300 illustrations, some in full colour, the contributors offer guidelines for preoperative evaluation and patient selection, for avoiding complications, and for managing those that occur. Separate chapters give advice on legal matters and describe photodocumentation methods that can be used for patient records. A colour atlas of photographic documentation and a list of equipment manufacturers are provided in the appendices.
