Laparoscopy in Children Contributor(s): Schier, Felix (Author) |
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ISBN: 3642076947 ISBN-13: 9783642076947 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $113.05 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2010 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Medical | Surgery - Pediatric |
Dewey: 617.5 |
Physical Information: 0.33" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.50 lbs) 147 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Most surgeons are familiar with the techniques of laparoscopic surgery, however, in children there are variations in size and technical appraoch. The book describes the differences and characteristic aspects of laparoscopy in small children. The emphasis is on little text and numerous drawings. Technical guidelines are given on how to perform laparoscopy safely even in small children. The most frequent indications for laparoscopy in children are presented and discussed. The aim of the book is to provide surgeons with the knowledge to extend their expertise in adult laparoscopy to children. |