Mastery of Minimally Invasive Surgery

A must-have resource for surgeons at every stage of training, Mastery of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Fifth Edition (formerly Mastery of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery), offers extensive coverage of minimally invasive surgical (MIS) procedures in all areas of practice.Edited by Drs. Edward D. Auyang, Tammy L. Kindel, Nathaniel J. Soper, and Lee L. Swanström, and authored by acknowledged masters in the field, this fully revised edition provides clear, concise, step-by-step practical details on minimally invasive surgical and endoscopic techniques and procedures, giving you the tools you need to master endoscopic, laparoscopic, as well as robotic approaches to diseases and disorders organized by major organ systems. Offers in-depth coverage of gastrointestinal, endocrine, colorectal, and obesity surgery using minimally invasive approaches, with additional chapters on subspecialty areas that general surgeon should be aware of, including thoracic, transplant, pediatric, and gynecologic