Mastery Of Minimally Invasive Surgery

A must-have resource for surgeons at every stage of training, Mastery of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Fifth Edition (formerly Mastery of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery), offers extensive coverage of minimally invasive surgical (MIS) procedures in all areas of practice. Edited by Drs. Edward D. Auyang, Tammy L. Kindel, Nathaniel J. Soper, and Lee L. Swanström, and authored by acknowledged masters in the field, this fully revised edition provides clear, concise, step-by-step practical details on minimally invasive surgical and endoscopic techniques and procedures, giving you the tools you need to master endoscopic, laparoscopic, as well as robotic approaches to diseases and disorders organized by major organ systems.

• Offers in-depth coverage of gastrointestinal, endocrine, colorectal, and obesity surgery using minimally invasive approaches, with additional chapters on subspecialty areas that general surgeon should be aware of, including thoracic, transplant, pediatric, and gynecologic procedures
• Contains extensive updates throughout, along with new chapters on  teaching and learning robotic-assisted surgery; artificial intelligence-telementoring-virtual reality; surgical ergonomics; novel antireflux devices; repair of other diaphragmatic hernias ; endoluminal bariatric procedures; revisional and re-operative bariatric surgery and emerging techniques in bariatric surgery ; endoscopic ultrasound and hepato-pancreato-biliary disease;  diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy; ventral hernia repair; abdominal wall reconstruction; parastomal hernia repair; trauma and emergency general surgery; and more
• Features a consistent, templated format in every chapter, as well as commentary from the editors and suggested readings
• Provides clear visual understanding with vibrant, full-color illustrations and videos that clarify key points, techniques, and procedures