Reduced port laparoscopic surgery is a fast-developing topic for the laparoscopic surgeon, with the emergence of a number of new techniques as well as new instruments.
Edited by surgeons who have pioneered the single-incision approach, this volume provides extensive information for the beginning surgeon, examining different operation techniques and covering the advantages and pitfalls of reduced port laparoscopic surgery. In addition, the text provides the foundation for new ideas to further develop skills for the advanced laparoscopic surgeon.
Chapter 1
History of Single Port Laparoscopic Surgery
Chapter 2
Concept of Reduced Port Laparoscopic Surgery
Chapter 3
Terminology
Chapter 4
Pros and Cons
Chapter 5
Access Device 1: Multiple Trocars Method
Chapter 6
Access Device 2: Multi-Channel Port
Chapter 7
Video-Endoscopes and Instruments
Chapter 8
Needlescopic Devices and Pre-bent Forceps
Chapter 9
Different Tools
Chapter 10
Technical Considerations
Chapter 11
Suturing and Knot-tying Technique
Chapter 12
Robotic
Chapter 13
The Umbilicus as Access Site
Chapter 14
Cholecystectomy
Chapter 15
Cholecystectomy with Improved Retraction
Chapter 16
Common Bile Duct Exploration
Chapter 17
Distal Gastrectomy
Chapter 18
Total Gastrectomy
Chapter 19
Wedge Gastric and Endo-Gastric Resectl31