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.

Keywords: Chirurgie, Kinderchirurgie, Laparascopic surgery, Laparoskopie, laparascopy pediatric surgery, surgery


Contents:

From the contents: Introduction.- Trolley.- Patient.- Anesthesia.- Laparoscopy.-Thoracoscopy.- Gas Embolism.- Insufflation - Trocar Insertion.- Instruments.- Ligating.- Needle Insertion.- Suturing.- Adhesiolysis.- Appendectomy.- Three-Trocar Technique.- Single-Trocar Technique.- Cholecystectomy (With or Without Clips).- Cholecystotomy.- Cryptorchidism.- Fundoplication.- Inguinal Hernia.- Intussusception.- Liver Biopsy.- Meckel's Diverticulum.- Ovary.- Pyloromyotomy.- Sigmoid Resection.- Laparoscopic Part.- Perineal Part.- Approach.- Splenectomy.- Varicocele.- Thoracoscopy.- Lung Biopsy.- Mediastinal Masses.- Pneumothorax.- Sympathectomy.- Trouble Shooting: Who, What? When? .- Day Before Laparoscopy.- Patient on the Table.- During Operation.- Postoperative Problems.- Index.