Small Animal Laparoscopy and Thoracoscopy

<p>The newly revised Second Edition of&nbsp;<i>Small Animal Laparoscopy and Thoracoscopy</i>&nbsp;is&nbsp;a rigorous update of the first book to provide comprehensive and current information about minimally invasive surgery in dogs and cats. With a focus on techniques in rigid endoscopy, the book also includes guidance on additional surgeries outside the abdomen and chest.&nbsp; New chapters describe newly developed surgical techniques, while existing chapters have been thoroughly updated.&nbsp;</p> <p>The authors include detailed stepwise instructions for each procedure, including clinical photographs.&nbsp;Pre-operative considerations, patient positioning, portal placement, and postoperative care are also discussed, with key points of consideration outlined for each surgery.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Purchasers of the book will also receive access to a companion website featuring video clips of the fundamental skills and surgical techniques described in the resource.&nbsp; The book also offers:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>An introduction to laparoscopic suturing and knot tying with accompanying video tutorials</li> <li>A thorough introduction to the equipment used in laparoscopic and thoracoscopic&nbsp;veterinary surgeries, including imaging equipment, surgical instrumentation, energy devices, and stapling equipment&nbsp;</li> <li>Clear explanations of foundational techniques in laparoscopy, including&nbsp;laparoscopic anesthesia, access techniques, contraindications, complications, and conversion&nbsp;</li> <li>Robust descriptions of fundamental techniques in thoracoscopy, including patient positioning,&nbsp;port&nbsp;placement, contraindications, complications, and conversion&nbsp;</li> <li>Discussions of a wide variety of laparoscopic and&nbsp;thoracoscopic&nbsp;surgical procedures&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><i>Small Animal Laparoscopy and Thoracoscopy</i>&nbsp;is an essential reference for veterinary surgeons, veterinary internal medicine specialists and residents, and small animal general practitioners seeking a one-stop reference&nbsp;for minimally invasive surgery in dogs and cats.&nbsp;</p>