Despite the plethora of articles published in specialist surgical journals, this is the first book to collate every aspect of this less-known field. Its well presented detail should be a first port of call for emergency surgeons needing to consult a reference.

This is the first time a book about laparoscopy in emergency abdominal surgery has been published. Numerous articles have been published in specific surgical journals, but, until now, there has not been a book that collates all the aspects of this little-known field. The aim of this volume is to achieve a complete and easy presentation of all the implications associated with laparoscopy in emergency abdominal surgery. The book should be a manual that can be easily consulted by digestive, general, and specialized surgeons, especially in an emergency. The authors' contributions are founded on evidence-based medicine, which give the book scientific credibility, but this is coupled with their experience of daily practice, which adds an important complementary dimension to evidence-based medicine. This is balanced by an emphasis on clarity and accessibility, because the ultimate aim of the book is educational. We hope this book will be frequently consulted, in depth, not only by specialistpractitioners, but also by undergraduate students, new graduates and surgeons in training.

First book which includes all aspects of laparoscopy in abdominal emergency surgery High level of the book for graduates, upper and lower undergraduates Illustrations and film clips of each chapter complete the purpose of the book for educational implications

Inhalt

1 Diagnostic Laparoscopy.-2 Gastroduodenal Ulcer.- 3 Acute Cholecystitis.- 4 Acute Pancreatitis.- 5 Acute Appendicitis.- 6 Acute Diverticulitis .- 7 Small Bowel Obstruction due to Adhesions .- 8 Incarcerated Hernia .- 9 Mesenteric Ischemia .- 10 Gynecologic Disorders .- 11 Nonspecific Abdominal Pain.- 12 Digestive Bleeding and Laparoscopy.- 13 Laparoscopy in Acute Postoperative Complications.- 14 After Laparoendoscopic Surgery.- 15 Abdominal Trauma and Laparoscopy.