Leading European laparoscopic surgeons have compiled the recommendations of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) in this book. All statements are based not only on the experts' opinions, but also on a formal assessment of the scientific literature. This work allows readers to gain an overview of cutting edge surgical research. All recommendations describe exactly the proven benefit of each surgical procedure and technique. Most guidelines contain key statements. All chapters follow a structured format to allow quick identification of all recommendations. In summary, this work provides a perfect overview of the achievements in laparoscopic surgery throughout the last decade.

The EAES Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Evaluation of Quality of Life After Laparoscopic Surgery (2004)

The EAES Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Pneumoperitoneum for Laparoscopic Surgery (2002)
Pneumoperitoneum - Update 2006
The EAES Clinical Practice Guidelines on Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery for Gastroesophagel Reflux Disease (1997)
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - Update 2006
The EAES Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Diverticular Disease (1999)
Diverticular Disease - Update 2006
The EAES Clinical Practice Guidelines on Laparoscopic Resection of Colonic Cancer (2004)
Colonic Cancer - Update 2006
The EAES Clinical Practice Guidelines on Obesity Surgery (2005)
Morbid Obesity - Update 2006
The EAES Clinical Practice Guidelines on Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Appendectomy, and Hernia Repair (1994)
Cholecystolithiasis - Update 2006
Inguinal Hernia Repair - Update 2006
The EAES Clinical Practice Guidelines on Diagnosis and Treatment of Common Bile Duct Stones (1998)
Common Bile Duct Stones - Update 2006
The EAES Clinical Practice Guidelines on Laparoscopy for Abdominal Emergencies (2006)
Perforated Peptic Ulcer - Update 2006
Acute Cholecystitis - Update 2006
Acute Pancreatitis - Update 2006
Acute Appendicitis - Update 2006
Acute Nonspecific Abdominal Pain - Update 2006
Adhesions and Small Bowel Obstructions - Update 2006
Abdominal Trauma - Update 2006
Laparoscopic Surgery: Strategies for Future Outcome Studies.