Textbook of Laparoscopic Urology

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History of Laparoscopy: An Odyssey of Innovation. BASIC CONSIDERATIONS. Laparoscopic Anatomy: Upper Abdomen. Laparoscopic Anatomy: Pelvis. Physiologic Aspects of Laparoscopy. Modern Abdominal Imaging: Implications for Laparoscopic Surgery. EQUIPMENT. Laparoscopic Instrumentation, Set-Up. Audio-Visual Equipment and/or of the Future. Bioadhesive Technology.Robotic Technology. LAPAROSCOPY: GENERAL TECHNIQUES. Retroperitoneoscopy.Laparoscopic Suturing (General). Laparoscopic Suturing (Specific).ADULT LAPAROSCOPY: BENIGN DISEASE. Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy: Technique. Laparoscopic Partial Adrenalectomy. Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy for Extra-Adrenal Pheochromocytoma. Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy for Benign Disease: Current Status. Laparoscopic Simple Nephrectomy: Technique.Laparoscopic Nephrectomy for Benign Disease: Current Status. Laparoscopic Renal Biopsy: Technique and Results. Laparoscopic Nephropexy: Technique and Results. Laparoscopic Renal Cyst Ablation: Technique and Results. Laparoscopic Surgery for Calculous Disease: Technique and Results. Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty: Techniques. Robotic Assisted Adult and Pediatric Pyeloplasty. Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty: Current Status. Laparoscopy for Calyceal Diverticulum: Technique and Results. Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy: Technique. Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy: Current Status. Laparoscopic Ureteral Surgery:Non-Calculous Applications.Laparoscopic Marsupialization of Lymphocele Laparoscopic Augmentation Cystoplasty. Laparoscopic Bladder Neck Suspension: Technique and Results. Laparoscopic Surgery for Vesico-Vaginal Fistula. Laparoscopic Surgery of the Seminal Vesicles. Laparoscopic Varicocelectomy. Laparoscopic Placement of Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter. Laparoscopic Surgery for Chyluria. Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery. LAPAROSCOPIC UROLOGIC ONCOLOGY.Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy for Cancer: Current Status. Laparoscopic Radical Nephrectomy: Transperitoneal Technique.Laparoscopic Radical Nephrectomy: Retroperitoneal Technique. Laparoscopic Radical Nephrectomy: Current Status. Small Renal Tumor: Watchful Waiting. Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy: Technique. Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy: Current Status. Renal Cryotherapy: Technique and Results. Renal Radiofrequency Ablation: Technique and Results. Laparoscopic Radical Nephroureterectomy: Techniques for Distal. Laparoscopic Radical Nephroureterectomy: Current Status. Kidney Cancer Specimen Extraction: Morcellation. Laparoscopic Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection: Technique. Laparoscopic Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection: Current. Laparoscopic Lymphadenectomy for Prostate and Bladder Cancer. Laparoscopic Radical Cystectomy (Prostate Sparing). Laparoscopic Radical Cystectomy: Technique. Laparoscopic Bowel Surgery: General Considerations. Laparoscopic Urinary Diversion. Laparoscopic Surgery for Bladder Cancer: Current Status.Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy: Transperitoneal Technique. Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy: Extraperitoneal Technique. Robotic Radical Prostatectomy: Technique and Results. Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy: Current Status. Port-Site Metastasis and Local Seeding. PEDIATRIC LAPAROSCOPY. Laparoscopy in the Child: Specific Issues. Laparoscopic Management of Cryptorchidism. Laparoscopic Ureteral Reimplantation. HAND-ASSISTED LAPAROSCOPY. Hand-Assisted Laparoscopy: Equipment and Techniques. Hand-Assisted Laparoscopy: Current Status. Gasless Laparoscopy. LAPAROSCOPY: DEVELOPING TECHNIQUES. Transthoracic Transdiaphragmatic Adrenalectomy. Renal Hypothermia. Laparoscopic Renovascular Surgery. Laparoscopic Surgery for the Horse-Shoe Kidney. Laparoscopic Boari Flap, Ileal Ureter. Laparoscopic Bladder Diverticulectomy. Laparoscopic Millin's Prostatectomy. Laparoscopic Suturing Techniques for Urethro-Vesical Anastomosis. Needlescopic Surgery. Robotic Surgery: Other Applications. LAPAROSCOPIC COMPLICATIONS: ETIOLOGY, PREVENTION, MANAGEMENT. Complications: Vascular. Complications: Gastrointestinal. Complications: Neuromuscula