Operative Gynecologic Endoscopy

Written by pioneers in the field, Operative Gynecologic Endoscopy comprehensively covers both the theory and practice of basic to advanced endoscopic procedures and techniques, including operative laparoscopy, laser laparoscopy, operative hysteroscopy, and laser hysteroscopy. This clinically oriented text presents a wide range of endoscopic approaches to pelvic pathologies, including operative laparoscopic resection of ectopic pregnancy, new treatments of pelvic inflammatory diseases, anesthesia pertinent to endoscopy, and laser urologic surgery appropriate to gynecology. The importance of visually documenting operative endoscopic procedures with photographic and video imaging techniques is emphasized. The final chapters discuss medico-legal aspects, the economic impact of the endoscopic approach compared to traditional procedures, future clinical prospects for the field, and credentialing.

Operative Gynecologic Endoscopy, Second Edition is completely revised and expanded with 17 new chapters that provide, step-by-step, the latest operative techniques for both laparoscopic AND hysteroscopic procedures. New and updated chapters include: - laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy - vaginal prolapse and bladder suspension - ectopic pregnancy - tubal reconstructive surgery - assisted reproductive technologies - lymphadenectomy and urologic procedures - operative hysteroscopy. In addition, this volume includes comprehensive chapters on instrumentation, photo documentation, anesthesia, operating room personnel, credentialing, and legal issues. More than 350 superb illustrations - with many in full color - complement and clarify the operative techniques. For every surgeon and resident performing gynecologic procedures, this is the definitive, most up-to-date text on gynecologic endoscopy.

Written by pioneers in the field, Operative Gynecologic Endoscopy comprehensively covers both the theory and practice of basic to advanced endoscopic procedures and techniques, including operative laparoscopy, laser laparoscopy, operative hysteroscopy, and laser hysteroscopy. This clinically oriented text presents a wide range of endoscopic approaches to pelvic pathologies, including operative laparoscopic resection of ectopic pregnancy, new treatments of pelvic inflammatory diseases, anesthesia pertinent to endoscopy, and laser urologic surgery appropriate to gynecology. The importance of visually documenting operative endoscopic procedures with photographic and video imaging techniques is emphasized. The final chapters discuss medico-legal aspects, the economic impact of the endoscopic approach compared to traditional procedures, future clinical prospects for the field, and credentialing.

The main purpose of this book is to address some important issues related to gynecologic laparoscopy. Since the early breakthroughs by its pioneers, laparoscopic gynecologic surgery has gained popularity due to developments in illumination and instrumentation that led to the emergence of laparoscopy in the late 1980's as a credible diagnostic as well as therapeutic intervention. This book is unique in that it will review common, useful information about certain laparoscopic procedures, including technique and instruments, and then discuss common difficulties faced during each operation. We also discuss the uncommon and occasionally even anecdotal cases and the safest ways to deal with them. We are honored to have had a group of world experts in laparoscopic gynecologic surgery valuably contribute to our book.

This new edition brings surgeons fully up to date with the latest developments and technologies in laparoscopic and hysteroscopic gynaecological surgery. Beginning with the history, instruments and training of endoscopy, each chapter focuses on a different condition, presenting surgical procedures in a step by step process, as well as possible complications. The second edition includes new chapters on ovarian tumours, ectopic pregnancy and tubal surgery, as well as an up to date reference list. Written by an extensive author and editor team from Europe, the USA and Canada, this practical manual features nearly 750 full colour images and illustrations, and includes four interactive DVD ROMs demonstrating surgical procedures described in the book. Key points New edition presenting latest developments in laparoscopic and hysteroscopic gynaecological surgery Includes new chapters on ovarian tumours, ectopic pregnancy and tubal surgery Extensive author and editor team from Europe, USA and Canada Includes nearly 750 colour images and illustrations and four interactive DVD ROMs Previous edition published in 2006

The introduction of endoscopy into the amniotic sac and the chorionic membranes. gynaecology has produced dramatic changes in clinical practice. lt is gratifying Many operative procedures can now be that gynaecologists were the first practi carried out safely and swiftly with little tioners to take advantage of the introduc disturbance to the patient under endosco tion of cold-light systems and the develop pic vision. Biopsy of tissues can be per ment by Professor H. Hopkins of the red formed without undue risk. Moreover, lens system. No Ionger was the diagnosis permanent records of the pathology can of pelvic disease dependent on signs and be made by photography, films and symptoms, limited biochemical investiga videotapes in full colour. tions and, often, a laparotomy of uncer Although ultrasonography has contri tain value. This frequently happened in buted recently to gynaecological diagno the 1950's and 1960's. Diagnosis in sis, laparoscopy and other endoscopies gynaecology became accurate and more will continue to dominate for many years scientific, no Ionger relying on 'inspired' because of their accuracy and the fact that guesses. The safe invasion of the abdo operative procedures are possible. As minal cavity by laparoscopy soon led one of the pioneers of laparoscopy in to the adoption of endoscopy in other gynaecology, I welcome this new weil specialities. written and illustrated book by Alan The safety and clinical value of endos Gordon and Victor Lewis.

This is a new edition of one of the modern classics of gynecological surgery. Providing an extensive and beautifully illustrated guide to laparoscopic and hysteroscopic techniques, the book has been extensively revised and updated since publication of the Second Edition. There are few texts that so adequately provide in-depth information on minimally invasive gynaecologic surgery. This informative and thorough work of reference provides both practicing surgeons and trainees with an atlas, a textbook of gynecology, and a surgical manual. The coverage is comprehensive, including extensive sections on gynaecologic oncology, urogynecology, basic principles, and instrumentation. Complications are highlighted with authoritative guidance on how to avoid and manage them.