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The minimally invasive approach in emergency and general trauma surgery is a key aspect of both scenarios. This book, the first comprehensive manual in the field, takes a global view of the subject and deals with it in depth, ranging from the historical perspective to the pathophysiological and therapeutic aspects in the various body compartments.Thanks to its user-friendly approach, this book will be a useful tool in the daily clinical practice of surgeons, doctors, anesthetists and nurses; thanks to its up-to-date review of the literature, it will remain relevant for several years. Finally, the participation of world opinion leaders in the field guarantees the comprehensive and scientific soundness of the work.
The History of Minimally Invasive Techniques in Acute Care Surgery
History of Thoracoscopy in Emergency Surgery and Trauma
Role and Limitations of Mininvasive Approach in Abdominal Emergencies and Trauma
Role of MIS Approaches in Thoracic Emergencies and Trauma
Acute Appendicitis
Acute Cholecystitis and Emergency Common Bile Duct Exploration
Acute Colonic Diverticulitis
Complicated Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Colonic Non-diverticular Emergencies
Gastroduodenal Perforation
Adhesive Small Bowel Obstruction (ASBO)
Large Bowel Obstructions
Minimally Invasive Approach to Treatment of Acute Pancreatitis
Complicated Hiatal Hernia
Inguinal and Incisional Hernia Emergency Management
Internal and Congenital Hernias
Post-traumatic Diaphragmatic Hernia
Minimally Invasive Approach to Intestinal Bleeding
Bowel Ischemia
General Surgery Emergencies in Pregnancy
Nonspecific Abdominal Pain
Management of Bariatric Surgery Early and Delayed Complications
Gynecological Emergencies
Role of Emergency Laparoscopy in Pediatric Patients
Minimally Invasive Surgery for Emergency General Surgery in Elderly
Role of Emergency Laparoscopy in Surgical and Endoscopic Complications
Role of Bedside Laparoscopy
Anesthesia Considerations for MIS in Emergency and Trauma Surgery
Utility of Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) in Acute Care Surgery