This book is devoted to all the aspects of pediatric minimally invasive surgery and is written under the patronage of the European Society of Pediatric Endoscopic Surgery (ESPES) with the participation of leading international experts on Pediatric MIS. Comprising more than 50 chapters, the book begins with an introductory section describing the general and technical aspects of MIS approaches including laparoscopy, thoracoscopy, retroperitoneoscopy and robotic surgery. The main part of the book is divided into five subsections, each of which focuses on a specific system: thorax, abdomen, urology, gynecology and varia. For each subsection, the book examines several pathologies, accurately describing their clinical and diagnostic aspects and providing detailed information on the operative techniques, tips and tricks used in their treatment. Further, the book addresses potential complications in MIS and better ways to manage and prevent them.
The volume will be of interest for pediatric surgeons, pediatric urologists or other professionals that need to access accurate descriptions of the MIS approaches adopted for the different surgical pathologies. At the same time, it addresses the needs of novices, including trainees, looking for general information on the management of the various diseases encountered in the pediatric population.

PART I: BASICS

Chapter 1: Equipment and Instruments
Chapter 2: Ergonomics in Minimally Invasive Surgery
Chapter 3: Check list and Preoperative Preparation
Chapter 4: Basis of Laparoscopic Approach
Chapter 5: Basis of Retroperitoneoscopic Approach
Chapter 6: Basis of Thoracoscopic Approach
Chapter 7: Basis of Pediatric Robotics
Chapter 8: Training in Pediatric Minimal Access Surgery
Chapter 9: Medico-legal Aspects in Pediatric Minimally Invasive Surgery
Chapter 10: Multimedia Aspects of Pediatric Minimally Invasive Surgery
Chapter 11: A Short History of the European Society of Pediatric Endoscopic Surgeons (ESPES)
Chapter 12: Anesthesia in Pediatric Minimally Invasive Surgery
PART II: CHEST
Chapter 13: Thoracoscopic Lung Biopsy
Chapter 14: Management of Pleural Empyema
Chapter 15: Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Chapter 16: Thoracoscopic Management of Pulmonary Sequestration
Chapter 17: Thoracoscopic Management of the Mediastinal Masses
Chapter 18: Primary Focal Hyperhidrosis: Surgical Management
Chapter 19: Thoracoscopic Treatment of Chylothorax
Chapter 20: Thoracoscopic Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) Repair
Chapter 21: Thoracoscopic Repair of Esophageal Atresia and/or Tracheoesophageal Fistula
PART III: ABDOMEN
Chapter 22: Laparoscopic Management of Congenital Morgagni Hernia (CMH)
Chapter 23: Laparoscopic Treatment of Esophageal Achalasia
Chapter 24: Antireflux Surgery for Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Chapter 25: MIS Gastrostomy
Chapter 26: Laparoscopic Pyloromyotomy
Chapter 27: Laparoscopic Jejunostomy
Chapter 28: Minimally Invasive Management of Duodenal and Jejunal Atresia
Chapter 29: Minimally Invasive Surgery for Malrotation of the Intestine and Midgut Volvulus
Chapter 30: Laparoscopic Approach to Intestinal Duplication
Chapter 31: Laparoscopy and Laparoscopic-assisted Approach for Adhesive Small Bowel Obstruction
Chapter 32: MIS Management of Intussusception
Chapter 33: Current Operative Management of Meckel Diverticulum
Chapter 34: Bariatric Surgery for Pediatric Patients
Chapter 35: Laparoscopic Liver Surgery
Chapter 36: Laparoscopic Management of Choledochal Cyst
Chapter 37: Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Chapter 38: Laparoscopic Pancreatic Surgery
Chapter 39: Laparoscopic Splenectomy
Chapter 40: Laparoscopic Partial Splenectomy
Chapter 41: Minimal Invasive Management of Lymphatic Malformations
Chapter 42: Laparoscopic assisted Endorectal Pull-through in Hirschsprung's Disease and Familial Adenometous Polyposis
Chapter 43: Laparoscopic Approach to Anorectal Malformations
Chapter 44: Laparoscopic Management of Acute Appendicitis
Chapter 45: Laparoscopic Cecostomy for Constipation and Incontinence
Chapter 46: Laparoscopic Management of Persistent Complete Rectal Prolapse in Children
Chapter 47: Minimal Access Colorectal Surgery in Pediatric Age
PART IV: UROLOGY
Chapter 48: Laparoscopic and Retroperitoneoscopic Nephrectomy
Chapter 49: Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy
Chapter 50: MIS Management of Duplex Kidneys
Chapter 51: Laparoscopic Management of Intrinsic Uretero-Pelvic Junction Obstruction (UPJO)
Chapter 52: Laparoscopic Management of Extrinsic Uretero-Pelvic Junction Obstruction (UPJO) by Crossing Vessels
Chapter 53: Laparoscopic Approach to Urinary Stones
Chapter 54: Vesico-Ureteric Reflux (VUR) - Laparoscopic Lich Gregoir Repair
Chapter 55: Vesico-ureteral Reflux (VUR) - Endoscopic Treatment
Chapter 56: Vesico-ureteral Reflux (VUR) - Pneumovesicoscopic Repair
Chapter 57: Laparoscopic Decortication for Renal Cysts in Children
Chapter 58: MIS Management of Urachal Pathology
Chapter 59: Laparoscopic Resection of Wilms' Tumours
Chapter 60: Laparoscopic Mitrofanoff Procedure
Chapter 61: MIS Management of Posterior Urethral Valves (PUV)
Chapter 62: Primary Obstructive Megaureter: Endourological Treatment
Chapter 63: Ureterocele: Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Treatment
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