Author Description

There has arguably been no surgical revolution as momentous as the introduction of minimally invasive surgery since the introduction of anaesthesia in the 19th century and the tremendous progress it triggered. Minimally invasive surgical techniques have become routine even in paediatric surgery. Children and infants benefit from this technique in that hospitalization, seen as both psychological and somatic trauma, is kept to a minimum. Experts from all over Europe present their knowledge on this DVD, offering detailed information on the most common laparoscopic procedures. This surgical knowledge is presented in a multimedia format, including text, sound, full screen or video and narration, delineating the clinical problem with practical information on the preoperative workup, the patient and trocar position, the operation, postoperative care, and possible complications. The methods taught are simple and intuitive, requiring little memorization. This DVD is of equal interest to paediatric surgeons and surgeons who treat children laparoscopically.