This is a new reference edited by two leading authorities in the field of minimally invasive surgery that differentiates itself from other similar titles by providing a stronger emphasis on incorporating newer technologies. The book discussed the incorporation of flexible endoscopy into surgical practice, harvesting the expertise of gastroenterologists and surgical endoscopists. It also discusses minimally invasive operative procedures such as laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy.
Daniel B. Jones MD is a Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School, vice chair of Surgery at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Steven D. Schwaitzberg MD is the Professor and Chair of Surgery at Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, The State University of New York, Buffalo, New York