Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery, 1e

Minimally invasive surgery is increasingly popular because it reduces operation time, minimises patient trauma, speeds up recovery time and saves money - benefiting patient and surgeon. This text provides complete up-to-date coverage of minimally invasive colorectal surgery. Both diagnostic and therapeutic techniques are covered in detail. A wide range of operative procedures is described. The book also covers preoperative evaluation, anaesthetic management, instrumentation and complications.