Description

The SAGES Manual of Pediatric Minimally Invasive Surgery, (PDF) offers a comprehensive, state-of-the-art review of this field, and will serve as a helpful resource for adult and pediatric surgeons at all phases of experience with interest in the use of minimally invasive surgical techniques in children. This ebook will review the pediatric surgical disorders that are presently treatable with these techniques. After a fundamental summary of the disorder, the preoperative evaluation and preparation is offered. Every chapter focuses on a detailed discussion of the surgical procedure, inclusive of anesthesia, instrumentation, positioning, and materials. Stress is placed on tips and technique for particularly challenging aspects of the operation. An explanation of the expected postoperative course and common complications of every procedure follows. The outcomes literature to include any advances since the original outcomes and anticipated future advances for the diagnosis and procedure is presented. It offers a concise yet comprehensive summary of the current status of the field that will assist guide patient management and stimulate investigative efforts. All chapters are written by specialists in their fields and include the latest scientific and clinical information.