Basic Laparoscopic Techniques and Advanced Endoscopic Suturing: A Practical Guidebook

by Chew, Stephen

• ISBN13: 9789971692346
• ISBN10: 9971692341
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-08-01
• Publisher: Coronet Books Inc

Summary

Dr. Stephen Chew S. L. is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, National University of Singapore.

Table of Contents

Foreword	vi
Preface	vii
About the Authors	viii
Laparoscopic Surgery: It's a Different World	1	(6)
Basic Laparoscopic Equipment	7	(8)
Insufflation Techniques for Safe Laparoscopic Access	15	(12)
Laparoscopic Instruments: Basic Handling Techniques	27	(8)
Tissue Inspection and Orientation	35	(6)
Laparoscopic Cutting	41	(10)
Tissue Dissection in Laparoscopic Surgery: Basic Issues	51	(10)
Tissue Dissection 2: Dissection in Pathological States	61	(6)
Essential Electrosurgery for the Laparoscopic Surgeon: Basic Concepts	67	(10)
The Bipolar Electrosurgical Forceps and Haemostasis	77	(10)
Monopolar Energy for Tissue Cutting and Coagulation	87	(8)
Co-ordination During Laparoscopic Surgery	95	(8)
Co-ordination 2: The Surgeon and his Assistants	103	(10)
Enhancing Ergonomical Efficienty During Laparoscopic Surgery	113	(10)
Laparoscopic Suturing: Basic Instrument Handling and Set-Up	123	(14)
Laparoscopic Suturing: Needle Insertion and Loading	137	(22)
Needle Passage 1: Closing Incisions	159	(16)
Needle Passage 2: More Suturing Techniques	175	(14)
Intra-corporeal Knotting Techniques	189	(20)
Continuous Laparoscopic Suturing	209	(14)
Extra-corporeal Knotting in Laparoscopic Surgery	223	(16)
Extra-corporeal Slip Knots	239	(14)
The Role of Laparoscopic Suturing in Gynaecological Endoscopic Practice	253