Buchwald's atlas of metabolic & bariatric surgical techniques and procedures
By: Henry Buchwald
Contributors: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Publisher: Saunders; Elsevier/Saunders
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Philadelphia, Pa; London
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 377
ISBN-13: 9781416031062
Subjects: Obesity; Surgery; Disorders; Metabolism
Description: Buchwald's Atlas of Metabolic & Bariatric Surgical Techniques and Procedures, by leading authority Henry Buchwald, MD, PhD, is the first pictorial atlas that demonstrates today's full range of open and laparoscopic bariatric procedures, as well as concurrent surgeries such as hernia repair and tubal ligation. Hundreds of high-quality photographs and illustrations show you how to achieve the best outcomes and manage any complications that may arise. You'll find coverage of such hot new approaches as laparoscopic electrode placement, alternative open electrode placement, laparoscopic vagal pacing, and alternative open vagal pacing. At www.expertconsult.com you can reference the complete text and illustrations from any computer or mobile device. See how to perform today's full range of open and laparoscopic techniques, as well as concurrent surgeries such as hernia repair and tubal ligation, by viewing hundreds of step-by-step photographs and illustrations. Master hot new procedures such as laparoscopic electrode placement, alternative open electrode placement, laparoscopic vagal pacing, and alternative open vagal pacing. Obtain the best results and avoid complications with expert tips and recommendations from Dr. Henry Buchwald, who has chaired or presided over the Surgical Council of the American College of Nutrition, the Central Surgical Association, the American Society for Bariatric Surgery, and other leading organizations. Reference the complete text and illustrations from any computer or mobile device at www.expertconsult.com.
Notes: Includes Internet access.

Description based on print version record.
Table of contents: title: Section I: Exposure and Closure of the Abdomen; title: Section II: Primarily Malabsorptive Procedures; title: Section III: Malabsorptive/Restrictive Procedures: Gastric Bypass; title: Section IV: Restrictive Procedures; title: Section V: Other and Investigative Procedures; title: Section VI: Revisional Surgery.