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BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Endoscopy and Endosurgery
Edited by: Philip Lhermette and David Sobel
Surgery in the human field is carried out using minimally invasive techniques wherever possible. The advantages of these techniques are considerable: improved visualization of the surgical field; improved access to the surgical site; reduced scarring, morbidity and postoperative pain; and more rapid healing. People nowadays expect minimally invasive surgery for themselves, and are very receptive to these procedures for their pets.
- Flexible and rigid endoscopy
- Chapter dedicated to endosurgery
- Detailed information on instrumentation
- Principles and basic techniques covered
- International contributors
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Contents
An introduction to endoscopy and endosurgery; Instrumentation; Flexible endoscopy: basic technique; Flexible endoscopy: upper gastrointestinal tract; Flexible endoscopy: lower gastrointestinal tract; Flexible endoscopy: respiratory tract; Rigid endoscopy and endosurgery: principles; Rigid endoscopy: rhinoscopy; Rigid endoscopy: otoendoscopy; Rigid endoscopy: urethrocystoscopy and vaginoscopy; Rigid endoscopy: laparoscopy; Rigid endoscopy: thoracoscopy; Rigid endoscopy: arthroscopy; An introduction to laser endosurgery; Index.
Contributors
Christopher J. Chamness; Gary England; Edward J. Hall; Alasdair Hotston Moore; John F. Innes; Susan Kimmel; Diane Levitan; Jody Lulich; Philip Lhermette; Eric Monnet; Laura Ordeix; Rob Pettitt; MaryAnn Radlinsky; Fabia Scarampella; James W. Simpson; David Sobel.
What they say:
“…a well-written, concise and useful guide for veterinary practitioners interested in starting out in the field of endoscopy...also likely to be used in veterinary teaching hospitals as an adjunct to student, intern and resident training...” Journal of Small Animal Practice
“…a very helpful resource, giving practitioners and veterinary students the keys to improve their knowledge of endoscopy and endosurgery. The numerous color illustrations make the book very attractive...” Doody's Review of Books
