**Meet the editor**

Dr Arshad M. Malik is presently working as Associate Professor of Surgery at the College of Medicine, Qassim University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He is the author of about 30 scientific papers, of which 21 are published in international journals. He has presented 18 podium presentations at international conferences, including USA, Berlin, Spain, Hong Kong, Seoul, Bali, Vietnam,

Singapore, and in many other places like India and China. His presentations are much appreciated and well received by the leaders in this field. He has attended about 30 international conferences nationally and abroad as well. Dr Malik is very keen to further his knowledge and skills by way of attending workshops at the international and national level on laparo-endoscopic surgery. He is also the supervisor of FCPS trainees, and presently training three candidates in this field. He is very instrumental in organizing clinical meetings in his department, where he has been serving for many years.

Contents

**Preface VII** 

Arshad M. Malik

Jin-Young Jang

**Part 2 Urology Procedures 53** 

**Part 3 Latest Techniques 75** 

Carus Thomas

**Part 4 Pediatric Procedures 117** 

B. Haluk Güvenç

**Part 1 General Surgery Procedures 1** 

Chapter 3 **Laparoscopic Pancreatic Surgery 29** 

Chapter 4 **Laparoscopy in Trauma Patients 43**  Cino Bendinelli and Zsolt J. Balogh

Chapter 5 **Laparoscopic Ureteroureterostomy 55** 

Chapter 7 **Single Port Laparoscopic Surgery 99** 

Chapter 8 **Laparoscopic Approach as an Alternative** 

Oner Sanli, Tzevat Tefik and Selcuk Erdem

Chapter 6 **Navigated Ultrasound in Laparoscopic Surgery 77**  Thomas Langø, Toril N. Hernes and Ronald Mårvik

**Option in Treatment of Pediatric Inguinal Hernia 119** 

Chapter 1 **The Laparoscopic Appendectomy – A Recent Trend 3** 

Chapter 2 **Laparoscopic Management of Difficult Cholecystectomy 13**  Mushtaq Chalkoo, Shahnawaz Ahangar, Ab Hamid Wani,

Asim Laharwal, Umar Younus, Faud Sadiq Baqal and Sikender Iqbal

### Contents

#### **Preface XI**

#### **Part 1 General Surgery Procedures 1**

	- **Part 2 Urology Procedures 53**
	- **Part 3 Latest Techniques 75**
	- **Part 4 Pediatric Procedures 117**

Preface

December 01, 2011

There has been a tremendous change in the outlook of surgical patients ever since laparoscopic surgery has come into practice. Surgeons all over the world have seen this change, for which there is a great deal of enthusiasm, and have shown an eagerness to learn this novel technique. Laparoscopic surgery has passed through different stages of evolution to reach its present status where it has earned the title of "Gold Standard" treatment for various surgical problems. The initial period of the learning curve has now been shortened substantially, and most centers are imparting training to budding surgeons all over the world. It has also become an integral part of the curriculum of

There were days when the scope of laparoscopic surgery was very limited, but improved skills, experience, and advancement in instrumentation has brought a phenomenal change so that there are hardly any contraindications to laparoscopic surgery left. Laparoscopic surgery is praised by surgeons and patients alike in terms of the length of hospital stay, pain, and overall cost. There is also an improvement in the cosmetic results of surgery evidenced by a scar of 10 centimeters, compared to virtually no scar at all. We have seen a parallel rise in the efficiency of surgeons as more and more surgeons have stepped into this new world of advanced technology.

This book is intended to highlight the advancements in the technique and scope of laparoscopic surgery. A number of new therapeutic, as well as diagnostic procedures, are being shared by many experts in this field. I hope that this book will be a lot of help for trainees, as well as those practicing laparoscopic surgery, to improve their knowledge and skills by sharing the experience of the people who have contributed to this book. My special thanks go to all the authors who were able to spare their valuable and precious time. I look forward to any suggestions for improvement on this book, and welcome any positive criticism to help improve upon this book in future.

**Dr Arshad M. Malik** 

Pakistan

Liaquat University Of Medical and Health Sciences, Sindh,

surgical training in most degree/diploma-awarding institutes globally.

### Preface

There has been a tremendous change in the outlook of surgical patients ever since laparoscopic surgery has come into practice. Surgeons all over the world have seen this change, for which there is a great deal of enthusiasm, and have shown an eagerness to learn this novel technique. Laparoscopic surgery has passed through different stages of evolution to reach its present status where it has earned the title of "Gold Standard" treatment for various surgical problems. The initial period of the learning curve has now been shortened substantially, and most centers are imparting training to budding surgeons all over the world. It has also become an integral part of the curriculum of surgical training in most degree/diploma-awarding institutes globally.

There were days when the scope of laparoscopic surgery was very limited, but improved skills, experience, and advancement in instrumentation has brought a phenomenal change so that there are hardly any contraindications to laparoscopic surgery left. Laparoscopic surgery is praised by surgeons and patients alike in terms of the length of hospital stay, pain, and overall cost. There is also an improvement in the cosmetic results of surgery evidenced by a scar of 10 centimeters, compared to virtually no scar at all. We have seen a parallel rise in the efficiency of surgeons as more and more surgeons have stepped into this new world of advanced technology.

This book is intended to highlight the advancements in the technique and scope of laparoscopic surgery. A number of new therapeutic, as well as diagnostic procedures, are being shared by many experts in this field. I hope that this book will be a lot of help for trainees, as well as those practicing laparoscopic surgery, to improve their knowledge and skills by sharing the experience of the people who have contributed to this book. My special thanks go to all the authors who were able to spare their valuable and precious time. I look forward to any suggestions for improvement on this book, and welcome any positive criticism to help improve upon this book in future.

December 01, 2011

**Dr Arshad M. Malik**  Liaquat University Of Medical and Health Sciences, Sindh, Pakistan

**Part 1** 

**General Surgery Procedures** 
