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Book ReviewMastery of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery Saif Al-SobhiMBBS, FRCS(Glasg) Saif Al-Sobhi Search for more papers by this author Published Online:1 Jan 2001https://doi.org/10.5144/0256-4947.2001.135SectionsPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload citationTrack citations ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditEmail AboutIntroductionThis is a large hard cover book with over 600 pages, divided into 8 sections. Each section is subdivided into several chapters and the whole book has 59 chapters. The chapters were written by many contributors from different parts of the world. The first section is the history of laparoscopy and endoscopy, and also covers intraoperative care for patients going for laparoscopy and endoscopy. It deals as well with other diagnostic tools that can be used during endoscopy and laparoscopy, i.e., ultrasound and types of laparoscopy, with one chapter on gasless laparoscopy.The second section deals with esophagus and stomach laparoscopic and endoscopic aspects. Section III consists of laparoscopic surgery for liver and gallbladder. Section IV is on endocrine tumors, and includes pancreatic surgery, spleen surgery and adrenal surgery. Section V deals with abdominal wall problems. The last few sections cover chest endoscopy and laparoscopic surgery, and deal with such miscellaneous topics as vascular access, cardiac surgery, gynecological surgery, urology, pediatric, plastic and spine surgery.Each chapter has an introduction, followed by indications and contraindications, then a small paragraph for preoperative preparation and anatomical consideration. This is followed by the procedure itself and then postoperative care and possible complications. Each chapter also has a conclusion, followed by suggested readings concerning the subject, and ends with the Editor’s comments.I found this book very well written by the many experts in the field. It has high-quality illustrations, including clear sketches, drawings of the procedures themselves, and some anatomical considerations, that will be very helpful to surgeons practicing endoscopy. This book will aid any surgeon who would like to practice laparoscopic endoscopy, but it will not preclude attending special courses and hands-on experience in specialized units practicing laparoscopy/endoscopy. This book will be very useful to junior residents who are being trained in laparoscopy during their residency program. Previous article Next article FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 21, Issue 1-2January/March 2001 Metrics History Published online1 January 2001 InformationCopyright © 2001, Annals of Saudi MedicineThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.PDF download
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