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The first multimedia medicaltext of its kind―presenting the most comprehensive and up-to-date full-colormaterial about robotics in General Surgery.The Foundation and Art ofRobotic Surgery facilitates thelearning of surgery while applying robotic technology in multiple anatomicallocations, using a comprehensive, concise and practical description of eachstandardized surgical procedure. The book provides clear descriptions of theinstrument requirements, indications and relative contraindications to therobotic approach, preoperative phases including trocar placement, patientpositioning, OR set-up, and a detailed description of the operative steps.Each operation is dividedinto steps with specific timeframes, for learning and teaching purposes.Readers will learn how to use robots to make smaller incisions, decrease bloodloss and postoperative pain, as well as foster quicker healing time and reducehospital stays. Written by the senior editors with the contribution ofinternationally renowned robotic surgeons and academics, this is an invaluableresource for both beginner and experienced surgeons performing roboticprocedures for the first time.The Foundation and Art ofRobotic Surgery features: 900+ photos and 900+ drawings of the standard anatomy, anatomical variations and surgical maneuvers Access to 200+ videos (video clips of the main steps and full procedures videos) with a subscription to AccessSurgery Fifty-one chapters covering General Principles of Robotic Surgery, Thyroid Surgery, Chest Surgery, Gastric and Bariatric Surgery, Intestinal Surgery, Spleen and Pancreas Surgery, Liver Surgery, Transplant Surgery, and more Clear, concise presentation of the instruments, tools, material, indications and relative contraindications to the robotic approach, preoperative phases and each operative steps Boxed text highlighting tips and tricks, anatomical notions, common pitfalls, edi