'Essentials of Pediatric Endoscopic Surgery' approaches the implementation of endoscopic surgery by practising surgeons. The contributors are world renowned surgeons who have a vast experience and expertise in pediatric endoscopic surgery. Emphasis has been put on the decision making aspects, which have been divided under clear sections to highlight the important points in a concise manner. Pictorial operation room set-up and port placement sections help to optimize the ergonomics during procedures. Preoperative considerations along with the indications for surgery section offer better planning of procedures. The technical notes along with procedure variation sections give the readers the choice and information for opting for the possible modifications in procedures. The actual procedures are presented to the reader in high-quality photographs which offer a more accurate approach to the understanding of a procedure in a step-by-step manner. The incisive style makes this book a necessary part of every surgeon's library.

Concepts in Endoscopic Surgery

History of Endoscopic Surgery
Instrumentation and Equipment
Ergonomics of Endoscopic Surgery
Instrument Ergonomics
Suturing Techniques
Effects of Insufflation
Anesthesia Considerations
Preoperative Considerations
Closed- and Open-Access Techniques
Concepts in Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS)
Robot-Assisted Pediatric Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
Lobectomy
Bronchogenic Cyst Resection
Resection of Pulmonary Sequestrations
Treatment of Pulmonary Blebs and Bullae
Thoracic Neuroblastoma Resection
Esophageal Atresia Repair
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair
Thymectomy
Aortopexy
Closure of a Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Endoscopic Transthoracic Sympathectomy
Anterior Discectomy and Hemivertebrectomy
Pectus Excavatum Repair
Gastrointestinal Procedures
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Thal Fundoplication
Nissen Fundoplication
Toupet Fundoplication
Cardiomyotomy for Esophageal Achalasia
Gastric Banding
Pyloromyotomy
Laparoscopic-Assisted Jejunostomy
Resection of Meckel's Diverticulum
Intussusception Treatment
Appendectomy
Single-Port Appendectomy
Extramucosal Colon Biopsy
Total Colectomy with Pelvic Pouch
Duhamel-Martin Procedure for Hirschsprung's Disease
Pull-Through for High Imperforate Anus
Rectopexy
Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Implantation
Hepatobiliary, Splenic and Pancreatic Procedures
Cholecystectomy
Liver Biopsy
Choledochal Cyst Resection
Portoenterostomy (Kasai Procedure)
Liver Resection
Management of Hydatid Cysts
Management of Pancreatic Pseudocysts
Pancreatectomy
Splenectomy and Related Procedures
Mesh Splenopexy for Wandering Spleen
Genitourinary Procedures
Inguinal Hernia Repair
Procedure Options inUndescended Testis
First Step Fowler-Stephens in Prune-Belly Syndrome
Management of Ovarian Cysts
Adrenalectomy
Nephroureterectomy
Transabdominal Pyeloplasty
Retroperitoneal Robot-Assisted Pyeloplasty
Transvesicoscopic Ureteric Reimplantation
STING Procedure for Vesicoureteral Reflux
Varicocele Ligation
Miscellaneous Topics
Electrosurgical Injuries
Complications in Endoscopic Surgery
Lasers in Endoscopic Surgery
Vessel-Sealing Technology
Harmonic Scalpel Technology
Instrument and Device Options
Suturing Aids in Endoscopic Surgery
Slip Knot Techniques
Developments in Robotic Systems
Concept of the Integrated Endoscopic Operation Room
Virtual Reality.