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I have seen and read few books on
Laparoscopic Surgery; I
can confidently say that this book by Professor Mishra is unique.
Beautifully
written and illustrated. Easy to read understand and learn the art of
laparoscopic surgery. It is a must have book for junior and senior
surgeon and
an excellent addition to hospital and medical school libraries.
Nazar R Dessouki
LRCP,
MRCS, F .MAS, FRCS
Consultant
Surgeon
England
UK
This is a unique, single authored textbook
by Professor R.K. Mishra, which attempts to be comprehensive by
covering all aspects of laparoscopic surgery. A glance at the 52
chapter 602 pages contents of second edition is sufficient to convince
any surgeon and gynecologist that the text is mainly aimed at who have
an interest in laparoscopic surgery. The text is divided into several
sections and 52 chapters, all pages are having superb colour and
plastic finish, the first of which begins with the history of
laparoscopy, together with relevant details on basic principle of
minimal access surgery and its clinical sciences.
The second section of Textbook of Practical
Laparoscopic Surgery provides essential information required to
undertake laparoscopic surgery safely, including a chapter on teaching
and credentialing. Four detailed sections follow, covering in-depth and
up-to-date information on basic, operative and advanced gynaecology,
including laparoscopic urological procedures in the pelvis, and
para-aortic lymphadenectomy. Many chapters are dedicated to general
surgery. Total omission of a chapter on laparoscopic colorectal
surgery, further underlines this book’s emphasis on gynaecological
pathology. This criticism should not detract from the excellent
illustrations that are present in most of the, mainly well-written,
chapters. The second edition of this book has included all the advanced
laparoscopic procedure too.
Surgeon and gynaecologists will find the
introductory sections helpful in their understanding of the principles
of laparoscopy, and they will gain an insight into the more commonly
performed laparoscopic procedures in the final few chapters. On the
whole this book would be a useful addition to the shelves of medical
libraries.
-H. l. Morsi, Transplant and
Vascular Surgeon
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There are numerous textbooks on laparoscopic surgery
detailing almost every aspect and speciality of the different
laparoscopic procedures. However, in this era of evidence-based
medicine, a text focusing on the principles of laparoscopy from the
laparoscopic gynecology, urology, pediatric as well as the general
surgeon´s point of view- is missing.
This book of laparoscopic surgery is not intended to be yet
another textbook of laparoscopy; instead, its main purpose is to
address unsettled issues of controversy. This will significantly
enhance evidence-based knowledge of this developing field, stimulate
thinking and discussions in rounds and meetings, assist surgeons in
their decision making and stimulate further research.
Features:
- First work to focus on principles in laparoscopic surgery
in a systematic way
- This approach will significantly enhance evidence-based
knowledge, stimulate thinking and discussions, assist surgeons in
developing their skil, decision making, and stimulate further research.
- Composed by an internationally recognized faculty and
Master Minimal Access Surgeon.
-Peter Harrison, Laparoscopic
Surgeon
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