Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

This heavily illustrated book by one of the leaders in laparoscopic surgery provides a detailed description and analysis of the technical aspects of laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Using a problem-solving approach, the book focuses on difficult problems and practical solutions. To clearly elucidate the various operative procedures, operative steps are described first with diagrams and then with clinical photographs depicting actual patient problems. Tips and tricks for avoiding pitfalls are scattered throughout the pages and are vividly illustrated in the numerous color photographs and case studies incorporated in the book. A comprehensive chapter on complications provides further detailed information on avoiding and treating complications. This book is a must for the surgeon performing laparoscopic cholecystectomy.