Manual of Laparoscopic Urology

In this book every urologic procedure is described in a step by step sequence of events and the text is supplemented with innumerous Tips, colored illustrations and high definition photographs depicting the main steps of the procedures. The structure of every chapter is extremely clear, and emphasis is given to the laparoscopic surgical technique. The aim of this manual is to provide the Urologic Surgeon the practice of the art of Laparoscopic Surgery. It guides the reader through every stage of the laparoscopic procedure, from the equipment's settings to the correct position of the needle on the needle holder. The first chapter introduces the reader to the basic aspects of Laparoscopy, the physiologic effects of pneumoperitoneum and its potential clinical outcome in the body systems, anesthesia problems in laparoscopy, technical considerations and check list on equipment and instruments. It demonstrates the correct handling of laparoscopic instruments, going through basic and advanced suturing techniques. The following chapters describe the surgical technique of urological procedures, including an introduction to the subject and ending with a reading list.

• Laparoscopic Manual
• Laparoscopic Procedures
• Laparoscopic Surgery
• Laparoscopic Urology
• Laparoscopy
• Surgery
• Diagnostic Radiology
• abdominal surgery

From the reviews:

"This manual offers a relatively narrow depiction of many commonly performed laparoscopic urology procedures. … Urologists or surgeons who are willing to devote time and effort to learning laparoscopy are the intended audience. … It could serve as a primer for residents or attendings new to laparoscopy." (Scott Gabriel Hubosky, Doody’s Review Services, January, 2009)

"Aim is to guide urologists who are familiarising themselves with the various laparoscopic procedures in urology. … All chapters are well illustrated and include high-quality photos and figures. Many boxes show technical tips. … This manual represents an excellent tool for beginners since the technical step-by-step descriptions are very concise and practical." (Paul Meria, European Urology Today, Vol. 30, April/May, 2009)

• Albert Einstein Jewish Hospital (HIAE), Sao Paulo, Brazil

  Alberto Rosenblatt

• University Clinics of Brussels, Erasme Hospital , Brussels, Belgium

  Renaud Bollens

• Hospital Militar del Norte, Hospital Clinico Regional de Antofagasta, Antofagasta, Chile

  Baldo Espinoza Cohen

Renaud Bollens, MD, from Brussels, Belgium is a leading, worldwide known Laparoscopic Urologist.

Alberto Rosenblatt and Baldo Espinoza are former fellows in Laparoscopic Urology at the Hospital Erasme, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium

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