Main description:

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a straightforward abdominal surgery performed worldwide, which can occasionally be mired with life-threatening complications when the safety principles are flouted. The tips and tricks of safety given in this book provide a complete insight into the variability of biliary anatomy, the nuances, and the technique of addressing the safety issues during routine and complicated procedures. Additionally, the book also explores the reasons for complications in real-life situations and suggests means for their avoidance. Using high-resolution video grabs, appropriately edited, an attempt has been made to explain all critical issues during laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Key Features

Explains the Do's & Don'ts of laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a concise and focused atlas form.

Serves as an illustrated reference to perform a safe uncomplicated cholecystectomy for postgraduate students in general surgery, surgeons practicing minimally invasive surgery and hepatobiliary surgeons.

Uses high quality operative videos to provide a detailed understanding of real-life situations and means to comply with safety measures.

Contents:

Videos. Foreword by Keith D. Lillemoe. Foreword by Raj Prasad. Preface. Acknowledgements. Authors. Abbreviations. Introduction. Evaluation of Patients with Gallstone Disease. Surgical Anatomy Relevant to Cholecystectomy. Steps of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy and the 'Critical View of Safety'. Management of the Cystic Artery and Its Variations. Management of the Cystic Duct. Management of the Gallbladder Bed. Alternative Techniques in Difficult Situations. Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Acute Cholecystitis. Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Special Situations. Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Cirrhosis of the Liver and Portal Hypertension. Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for Malpositioned Gallbladder. Intraoperative Cholangiography for the Extrahepatic Biliary Anatomy. Troubleshooting during Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. Errors and 'Near Misses' during Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. Summary and Recommendations. Index.