Minimal access surgery continues to evolve at a fast pace. This book, Current Concepts and Controversies in Laparoscopic Surgery, provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of some specialist areas in this field. The chapters cover a fascinating variety of subjects in areas where recent developments have had a significant effect on clinical practice. The topics discussed include the risks of laparoscopic access techniques, gastrointestinal anastomoses, minimal access surgery for early rectal cancer, and simulation in laparoscopic surgery. This book is an invaluable resource for physicians, surgeons, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals who seek to refresh and expand their knowledge in laparoscopic surgery as well as a source of excellent information for those preparing for professional examinations.

There are numerous textbooks detailing almost every aspect of the different laparoscopic procedures. However, in this era of evidence-based medicine, a text focusing on the controversies – from the laparoscopic as well as the general surgeon's point of view – is missing. This book 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. This book is not aimed only at laparoscopic surgeons – with their steadily increasing number – but also at general surgeons and surgical trainees. It will define and sharpen points of controversy by internationally recognized authors, and thus provide 'state of the art' quality to each topic.

The implementation of laparoscopy has revolutionized surgery over the past few years, incorporating significant benefits for the patient. However, this evolution has also entailed many technical obstacles for surgeons. This book is for readers wanting to learn more about recent surgical techniques and technologies. Topics cover novel sophisticated approaches for single-site surgery, natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery, and transanal surgery, among others. Also included are reviews of new innovative surgical devices, robotic platforms, and methodological guidelines for improving surgical performance and surgeon ergonomics.

In this issue of Gastroenterology Clinics, guest editor Dr. Sunanda V. Kane brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Medical and Surgical Management of Crohn's Disease. Approximately 3 million people worldwide suffer with Crohn's Disease, and this issue provides a thorough review of current treatment and management strategies in various patient populations. Topics include fecal microbiota transplant, microbiome-targeting diet, anti-TNF therapy in pediatric IBD patients, and many more. - Contains 13 practice-oriented topics including mimics of Crohn's; newer therapies for Crohn's disease; diet and nutrition in Crohn's disease; pediatric management of Crohn's disease; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews of medical and surgical management of Crohn's disease, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

This issue of Surgical Clinics of North America focuses on Hernia Surgery, and is edited by Dr. Ajita Prabhu. Articles will include: Epidemiology and Disparities in Hernia Care; Role of Prophylactic Mesh Placement for Laparotomy/Stoma Creation; Establishing a Hernia Program; Parastomal Hernia Repair: Overview of approaches and review of literature; Incisional Hernia Repair: Open Retromuscular Approaches; Incisional Hernia Repair: Minimally Invasive Approaches; Umbilical Hernia Repair: Overview of approaches and review of literature; Flank and Lumbar Hernia Repair; Preoperative Planning and Patient Optimization; ERAS Protocols: Rationale and Components; Quality Measures in Hernia Care; Inguinal Hernia: Mastering the Anatomy; Updates in Mesh and Biomaterials; Inguinal Hernia: Open Approaches; Approach to the Patient with Chronic Groin Pain; and more!

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