An Atlas of Operative Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy, Second Edition: (Encyclopedia of Visual Medicine Series)

Since its introduction in the 1980s, the use of endoscopic surgery in gynecology has grown tremendously, its equipment improved, and methods refined. Today it is clear that the future of gynecologic surgery lies in the realm of minimally invasive techniques. An Atlas of Operative Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy, Second Edition is not just a how-to-do-the-surgery book, but also a guide to the pathogenesis, pathophysiology, and epidemiology of the urogynecological area. Thoroughly updated to reflect advances in methods and technology, the book covers established techniques such as laparoscopic tubal anastomosis, endometrial ablation, and ovarian surgery, to cite just a few. It pays special attention to emerging procedures and technologies, including the use of robotics and the treatment of carcinoma. Of particular importance is the section on complications, which shows you how to recognize and avoid potential pitfalls. With more than 850 illustrations, most in full color, An Atlas of Operative Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy, Second Edition is informative and thorough. As a reference, as a text, and as a surgical manual, it provides the grounding in current and emerging surgical techniques you need to stay at the top of your field.

Table of Contents:
Laser Physics and Laser Instrumentation, R. Sinai, J. Raif, and R. Rabinovitz Instrumentation and Operational Instructions, J. Donnez and M. Nisolle Robotics in Endoscopy, R. Polet, M. Nisolle, and J. Donnez Anatomy in Relation to Gynecological Endoscopy, S. Ploteau and J. Donnez SECTION I: LASER OPERATIVE LAPAROSCOPY Part 1: Endometriosis Peritoneal Endometriosis: Evaluation of Typical and Subtle Lesions, M. Nisolle, F. Casanas-Roux, and J. Donnez Douglasectomy - Torus Excision - Uterine Suspension, J. Donnez, J. Squifflet, and M. Nisolle Endoscopic Management of Peritoneal and Ovarian Endometriosis, J. Donnez, M. Nisolle, and J. Squifflet, M. Smets, and F. Casanas-Roux In Vitro Fertilization Outcome after Endometrioma Surgery, C. Wyns, C. Pirard, M. Nisolle, J. Squifflet, and J. Donnez Laparoscopic Treatment of Rectovaginal Septum Adenomyosis, J. Donnez, M. Nisolle, J. Squifflet, and M. Smets Ureteral Endometriosis: A Complication of Rectovaginal Adenomyosis, J. Donnez and M. Nisolle Bladder Endometriosis or Adenomyosis? Diagnosis and Management, J. Donnez, M.F. Spada, and M. Nisolle The Concept of Retroperitoneal Adenomyotic Disease is Born, J. Donnez, O. Donnez, J. Squifflet, and M. Nisolle Part 2: Tubal Pathology and Ovarian Pathology Fertiloscopy, A. Watrelot CO2 Laser Laparoscopic Surgery: Fimbrioplasty, Salpingoneostomy and Adhesiolysis, J. Donnez, M. Nisolle, J. Squifflet, and M. Smets Ectopic Pregnancy Following Assisted Conception Treatment and Specific Sites of Ectopic Pregnancy, C. Pirard, M. Nisolle, and J. Donnez Medical Treatment: the Place of Methotrexate, J. Donnez, C. Pirard, and M. Nisolle Laparoscopic Management of Ectopic Pregnancy: A 500-Case Evaluation, G. Mage, J.L. Pouly, M. Canis, A. Wattiez, C. Chapron, and M.A. Bruhat Laparoscopic Microsurgical Tubal Anastomosis, C.H. Koh Laparoscopic Management of Ovarian Cysts, M. Nisolle, J. Squifflet, M. Smets, and J. Donnez Laparoscopic Management of Adnexal Torsion, M. Canis, G. Mage, A. Wattiez, H. Manhes, J.L. Pouly, and M.A. Bruhat Part 3: Uterine and Pelvic Floor Pathology Laparoscopic Myomectomy, J.B. Dubuisson, A. Fauconnier, and C. Chapron Laparoscopic Myolysis, J. Donnez, M. Nisolle, R. Polet, and J. Squifflet LASH: Laparoscopic Subtotal Hysterectomy, J. Donnez, M. Nisolle, M. Smets, R. Polet, and J. Squifflet The Lap Loop - Utilization for Laparoscopic Total and Subtotal Hysterectomy, J. Dequesne and N. Schmidt Laparoscopy-Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy and Laparoscopic Hysterectomy in Benign Diseases, J. Donnez, M. Nisolle, J. Squifflet, and M. Smets Indications and Techniques of Laparoscopic Hysterectomy, H. Reich Laparoscopic Approach for Prolapse, A. Wattiez Laparoscopic Sacrofixation, J. Donnez, J. Squifflet, M. Smets, and M. Nisolle Part 4: Oncology Borderline Tumors of the Ovary or Epithelial Ovarian Tumors of Borderline Malignancy, A. Münschke, M. Nisolle, and J. Donnez Gonadal Cryopreservation in the Young Patient with Gynecological Malignancy, J. Donnez, J.P. Qu, O. De Hertogh, and M. Nisolle Ovarian Tissue Cryopreservation: Technical Aspects and Existing Alternatives, O. De Hartogh, J.P. Qu, M. Nisolle, and J. Donnez Laparoscopic Ovarian Transposition, M. Nisolle, J. Squifflet, and J. Donnez The Place of Endoscopy in Malignancy, J. Donnez, M. Berliere, J. Squifflet, and M. Nisolle Place of Laparoscopic Surgery in the Management of Cervical Cancer, D. Dargent and P. George Part 5: Complications Ureteral and Bladder Injury During Laparoscopic Surgery, J. Donnez, P. Jadoul, F. Chantraine, and M. Nisolle Complications of Laparoscopic Surgery in Gynecology, J. Donnez, P. Jadoul, F. Chantraine, and M. Nisolle SECTION II: OPERATIVE HYSTEROSCOPY Instrumentation for Hysteroscopy, J. Donnez and M. Nisolle Hysterosonography, J. Squifflet, W. Abdul-Nour, M. Nisolle, and J. Donnez Hysteroscopy in the Diagnosis of Specific Disorders, J. Donnez, M. Nisolle, M. Smets, and J. Squifflet Müllerian Duct Anomalies, M. Nisolle and J. Donnez Vaginoplasty in Cases of Vaginal Agenesis, M. Nisolle and J. Donnez Müllerian Fusion Defects: Septoplasty and Hemihysterectomy of the Rudimentary Horns, M. Nisolle and J. Donnez Fetal Endoscopy, C. Hubinont Hysteroscopic Lysis of Intrauterine Adhesions (Asherman's Syndrome), J. Donnez and M. Nisolle Endometrial Laser Intrauterine Thermo-Therapy, J. Donnez, R. Polet, R. Rabinovitz, J. Squifflet, and M. Nisolle Endometrial Resection, B.J. van Herendael Second-Generation Technologies for Endometrial Ablation, G.A. Vilos Hysteroscopic Myomectomy, J. Donnez, M. Nisolle, M. Smets, and J. Squifflet Tubal Sterilization, B.J. van Herendael Complications of Hysteroscopic Surgery in Gynecology, J. Donnez, P. Jadoul, F. Chantraine, and M. Nisolle Index

Review :
"a classica superb atlas, filled with theory, understanding and wisdom." -Alan DeCherney, MD, Professor and Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California, USA