Video Atlas of Laparoscopic Surgery

Video Atlas of Laparoscopic Surgery - Volume 1: Bariatric Surgery is the first in a new series on laparoscopic surgery. This atlas focuses on all mainstream bariatric operations and metabolic surgery, featuring nine videos edited by Rana Pullatt, Director of Robotic Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston.

The video atlas covers nine different procedures in detail, including sleeve gastrectomy, different forms of gastric bypass, laparoscopic duodenal switch, and stapling techniques. Every step of each operation is explained in detail, with helpful tips to improve outcomes, making this an ideal resource for the novice bariatric surgeon. The accompanying booklet explains port and patient positioning to assist surgeons in performing these complex procedures.

Internists and physicians with an interest in obesity and bariatric medicine will find Video Atlas of Laparoscopic Surgery - Volume 1: Bariatric Surgery a useful tool for understanding the anatomy and physiology of these operations.

Key Points

• First volume in this series covering bariatric and metabolic surgery
• Nine videos demonstrating a range of complex procedures
• Provides guidance for students, residents, fellows and practising surgeons
• Edited by Director of Robotic Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, USA

Rana Pullatt
Associate Professor of Surgery, Director, Robotic Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA