COLOR ATLAS OF PEDIATRIC ANATOMY, LAPAROSCOPY, AND THORACOSCOPY

1. Introduction and General Principles
2. Equipment and Ergonomics
3. Thoracoscopic Debridement of Empyema
4. Spontaneous Pneumothorax
5. Thoracoscopic Lung Biopsy and Segmentectomy
6. Thoracic Sympathectomy
7. Thymectomy
8. Mediastinal Cysts
9. Thoracoscopic Nuss Procedure
10. Oesophageal Atresia and Tracheoesophageal Fistula
11. Thorascopic Aortopexy
12. Thoracoscopy for Congenital Lung Malformations
13. Thoracic Neuroblastoma
14. Thoracoscopic Placation for Eventration of the Diaphragm
15. Laparoscopic Repair of Morgani Hernia
16. Primary Button Gastrostomy
17. Laparoscopic Thal Fundoplication
18. Pyloric Stenosis
19. Duodenal Atresia Repair
20. Meckel Diverticulum
21. Laparoscopy for Intussusception
23. Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
24. Laparoscopic Splenectomy
25. Laparoscopic Surgery for Choledochal Cysts
26. Laparoscopic Colectomy
27. Laparoscopic Duhamels Pullthrough for Hirschprung Disease
28. Laparoscopy-Assisted Soave Pullthrough for Hirschprung Disease
29. Laparoscopy-Assisted Swenson-like Transanal Pullthrough for Hirschprung Disease
30. Inguinal Herniotomy
31. Undescended Testis: Laparoscopic Fowler-Stephens Orchidopexy
32. Laparoscopic Varicocelectomy
33. Retroperitoneoscopic Adrenalectomy
34. Laparoscopic Nephrectomy
35. Retroperitoneoscopic Nephrectomy/Heminephrectomy
36. Pyeloplasty

Both the number of pediatric surgeons using minimally invasive surgery (MIS) and the number of operations involving MIS are increasing. This atlas of anatomy and operative techniques provides a thorough outline of the procedures commonly used in laparoscopic and thoracoscopic pediatric surgery. Step-by-step operative photographs are accompanied by explanatory text, and line diagrams are used to highlight the important anatomy as seen endoscopically. Alternative techniques, instruments, and steps are described when appropriate, and attention is drawn to highlights and pitfalls. While each chapter includes some basic background on the condition in question, the focus is very much on the operative procedures. This atlas will be of special benefit to those establishing a laparoscopic practice as well as to those in training who wish to embark on MIS. It will also serve as a supplementary atlas of anatomy and surgical technique for younger surgeons and medical students.

Features
• Thorough outline of the procedures commonly used in laparoscopic and thoracoscopic pediatric surgery
• More than 300 high-quality colour illustrations offering images of operative steps during actual operations
• Many supplementary line diagrams identifying the relevant anatomy as viewed via the endoscope
• Includíng videos of operating steps

Authors
The editors and authors of this book have extensive experience in minimally invasive procedures in pediatric surgery. The editors have worked at renowned pediatric surgical centers and have a track record in innovation, surgery, and research in the field. Many of the authors have taught extensively on practical courses and have published numerous peer review articles in leading journals. Many are recognized experts in the field and some are considered founding fathers of minimally invasive surgery in children. With experience in various continents, they bring an international experience to the atlas.

• Merrick McHoney, MBBS, FRCS, PhD, studied at the University of West Indies and the University of London. He subsequently specialized in pediatric surgery, working at the Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children and the Oxford Radcliffe Hospital, among others. He is currently a Consultant Pediatric Surgeon at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Edinburgh. Mr. McHoney has been the recipient of significant research awards and prizes. He has published in leading peer-reviewed journals and also contributed a number of chapters in edited books.