Laparoscopic Biliary Surgery

Outlines the training program, the surgical techniques, and the instrumentation needed for laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the current therapy of choice for gallstone related diseases. The topics include problems and difficulties with the procedure, the treatment of ductal calculi, the laparoscopic cholangiograph, and managing pancreatic cancer. Also considers the benefits, indications, and contra-indications of the surgery; and the clinical management of patients. Enlarged to nearly double the size of the first edition (1990), and newly illustrated in color. Addressed to practicing and training physicians. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.