Most surgeons are familiar with the techniques of laparoscopic surgery, however, in children there are variations in size and technical appraoch. The book describes the differences and characteristic aspects of laparoscopy in small children. The emphasis is on little text and numerous drawings. Technical guidelines are given on how to perform laparoscopy safely even in small children. The most frequent indications for laparoscopy in children are presented and discussed. The aim of the book is to provide surgeons with the knowledge to extend their expertise in adult laparoscopy to children.

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Patient
Anesthesia
Insufflation (1)
Insufflation (2)
Trocar Insertion
Instruments
Ligating
Needle Insertion
Suturing
Adhesiolysis
Appendectomy
Cholecystectomy (With or Without Clips)
Cholecystotomy
Cryptorchidism
Fundoplication (360° Nissen)
Inguineal Hernia
Intussusception
Liver Biopsy
Meckel's Diverticulum
Ovary
Pyloromyotomy
Sigmoid Resection
Splenectomy
Varicocele
Thoracoscopy
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