1st Edition
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery Techniques and Outcomes
By Eric J. DeMaria
Copyright 2002
280 Pages
44 B/W Illustrations
by
CRC Press
280 Pages
by
CRC Press
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There is no more technically demanding laparoscopic procedure than laparoscopic proximal gastric bypass. Furthermore, training and skill in advanced laparoscopy are inadequate background for developing a program since the bariatric patient presents many complex issues in management for the surgeon. Thus, the novice must master the skills of two disciplines: advanced laparoscopy and bariatric... Read more
1. Introduction 2. Indications and Patient Selection for Bariatric Surgery 3. Laparoscopic Instruments for Bariatric Surgery 4. State of the Art Endosuite® for Minimal Access Surgery 5. Effects of Increased Intra-Abdominal Pressure on Laparoscopic Surgery in Severe Obesity 6. Prophylaxis ofVenous Thromboembolism in Morbidly Obese Patients 7. Laparoscopic Adjustable Silicone Gastric Banding 8. Laparoscopic Vertical Banded Gastroplasty 9. Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass 10. Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Detailed Technical Issues 11. Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass: Clinical Outcomes 12. Postoperative Management and Complications after Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Biography
DeMaria, Eric J.
