Tips and Tricks in Laparoscopic Urology

This compendium is written by world leaders in laparoscopic urology. The authors are drawn from various teaching urological institutions in the US and UK who have contributed their tips and tricks in performing the various urologic procedures.

A compendium written by world leaders in laparoscopic urology from various teaching urological institutions in the US and UK who have contributed their tips and tricks in performing the various urologic procedures.

Each topic is limited to a few pages to produce a small and easy-to-read book. The book is extensively illustrated with line diagrams which are self-explanatory and greatly enhance the understanding various techniques, such as position of laparoscopic ports or technique of throwing a laparoscopic stitch.

Essential for urology residents, fellows, and practicing urologists, the book provides information that will be extremely useful in the performance of routine and advanced laparoscopic surgery, as well as when particular situations or difficult moments are encountered during surgery. While many journal articles may outline one author's preference for a certain technique or trick, until now, there has been no compilation of the techniques of several authors. This handbook of tips and tricks from multiple specialists will be invaluable to residents and urologists already practicing laparoscopy.

A compendium of essential tips and tricks for performing laparoscopic surgery written by a team of recognized experts in the field Each topic is limited to one or two pages to produce a small and easy-to-read book A compendium written by world leaders in laparoscopic urology from various teaching urological institutions in the US and UK

Autorentext

Dr Kumar is Assistant Professor at the Department of Urology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA. Dr Gill is Head of the Section of Laparoscopic and Minimally Invasive Surgery and Executive Director of The Minimally Invasive Surgery Center at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Glickman Urological Institute, Cleveland, Ohio, USA. He is one of the best-known and skilled specialists in urologic laparoscopy and has published extensively on the topic. His expertise will allow other urologists and residents to learn skills usually only taught in the operating rooms.

Inhalt
General Laparoscopic Tips.- Simple Nephrectomy.- Donor Nephrectomy and Autotransplantation.- Hand-Assisted Laparoscopy.- Radical Nephrectomy and Nephro-Ureterectomy.- Renal Cysts.- Partial Nephrectomy.- Radiofrequency and Cryoablation of Renal Tumors.- Pyeloplasty.- Adrenalectomy.- Radical Prostatectomy.- Robotic Prostatectomy.- Laparoscopic Management of Ureteral Strictures.- Pediatric Laparoscopy.- Complications.