This new atlas illustrates 42 advanced laparoscopic procedures in general surgery in crisp, step-by-step detail. In each chapter internationally recognised laparoscopic surgeons discuss the indications, contraindications, patient selection factors, and patient preparation considerations that pertain to the procedure at hand. Meticulous drawings depict the most important steps of the operation - accompanied by descriptions ofoperating room setup, trocar placement, and more. Chapters end with recommendations for postoperative medications, diet, discharge criteria, and guidelines for return to work or normal activities. Encompasses laparoscopic procedures for diagnosis and staging - hepatobiliary surgery - esophageal surgery - stomach surgery - surgery of the duodenum, pancreas, and spleen - colorectal surgery - and hernia repair. Includes 4 different procedures for the laparoscopic management of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Presents 16 different colorectal procedures, each with its own chapter. Uses a concise and consistent outline format to make each procedure easy to understand and reproduce. Extensively illustrated Internationally recognised authors narrate each chapter "This text persents the techniques of general surgery operations, encompassiong diagnostic laparoscopy, hepatobiliary, esophageal, gastric, upper and lower gastrointertinal tract, and hernia operations. The text and figures complement each other very well and allow the reader to visualise exactly what the author is describing. The atlas is an excellent reference for the general surgeon doing advanced laparoscopic cases. It presents various apporaches to the same problem. The narrative descriptions of the operation are thorough and easy to follow. The illustrations are nicely done and truly expand the narrative text." Myriam J. Curet, MD