Libri di Ronald Leon Levine

This is an authoritative how-to textbook of laparoscopic surgery covering the entire field from pelvic anatomy to advanced bowel and cancer surgery and featuring a lucid, new style of medical illustration that uses graphic artistry combined with computer-enhanced photographs to present detailed drawings of educational value. Written and illustrated with clarity in "cookbook" format for easy reading and optimum comprehension, this practical manual of laparoscopic surgery is in 24 chapters by renowned authors detailing basic concepts as well as advanced procedures. The first chapters cover pelvic anatomy seen through the laparoscope, instrumentation and equipment, patient preparation, anesthesia in laparoscopy, pneumoperitoneum creation, energy systems in laparoscopy, laparoscopic suturing, and tubal sterilization. Further chapters cover advanced tubal surgery, adhesiolysis, ectopic pregnancy, ovarian surgery, pelvic pain, endometriosis, hysterectomy, myomectomy, stress incontinence, presacral neurectomy, pelvic floor surgery, laparoscopy in adolescent patients, anomalies and agenesis, complications, laparoscopic bowel surgery, and laparoscopy in the treatment of cancer. Incorporating the authors' lists of recommended readings, this book is aimed particularly at gynecologists and residents.