The latest techniques, technologies, and analysis from world-renowned experts This technique-focused, color- illustrated text brings together masters of minimally invasive surgery to teach you new skills. Laparoscopic Surgery demonstrates surgical problem-solving in many specialties, from gastroenterology to gynecology and urology. Written for surgeons and residents who want to develop their techniques and expand their repertoires, this exceptional reference reflects the state of the art in laparoscopy and minimally invasive techniques. Providing the details that make the techniques useful and meaningful, Laparoscopic Surgery demonstrates the most widely used procedures as performed by the world's leading authorities. More than 100 chapters bring you expert coverage of: The newest techniques, illustrated Details on the latest instruments and equipment Analyses of meta-results and comparisons with conventional techniques The latest procedures for liver and biliary diseaseNew laparoscopic diagnostic techniques 475 illustrations detailing step-by-step procedures 4 chapters on video-assisted thoracoscopic procedures Minimally invasive open-heart surgery In-depth discussions of complications and treatments