Publisher's Synopsis
Minimally invasive surgery has revolutionised the practice of surgery over the last decade and laparoscopic surgery is the fastest growing area in general surgery. This book provides a complete practical guide to laparoscopic practice and procedures for general surgeons, both in training and in practice. Its key features are: * Highly illustrated with 80 black and white photographs and over 50 diagrams * Pragmatic, practical guide showing both techniques and the equipment needed to perform successful operations * International contributors from the UK, USA and Germany 'Macintyre says humbly in his preface that 'the rate of change was such that it was inevitable that a text such as this would be dated at the time of publication.' I disagree, because the fundamental equipment, the basic techniques and many of the more specialized techniques form a core of knowledge that every surgeon today must acquire; I suspect that this book is likely to remain a valuable addition to a surgeon's library for many years.' - Surgery, September 1995
