The first laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a developing country was performed by Dr T E Udwadia and his team in 1990. Convinced of the greatly beneficial aspects of this procedure, especially in developing countries, Dr Udwadia has put his experience into writing. The work describes in detail the entire operative procedure, with the help of endoscopic colour photographs. It has particular relevance to developing countries, as the author has evolved his own technique and innovations in the use of equipment and materials. The book will serve as a useful manual for any surgeon interested in the rapidly advancing field of laparoscopic surgery.
Readership: Surgeons in the field of laparoscopic surgery, particularly biliary surgery.
Tehemton E. Udwadia, Honorary Professor of Surgery, Grant Medical College, Bombay, India; Honorary Surgeon, J J Hospital, B D Petit Parsee General Hospital, Hinduja Hospital, Bombay, India; Honorary Consultant Surgeon, Breach Candy Hospital and Masina Hospital, Bombay, India
"This is a well-written, concise text full of practical advice and contains a particularly useful chapter on laparoscopic surgery in developing countries. The book is full of helpful guides to enable surgeons to cope with all eventualities ... a sensible, practical and useful description of laparoscopic cholecystectomy." - Annals of Royal College of Surgeons of England
Introduction Contraindications to laparoscopic cholecystectomy Essential requirements for laparoscopic cholecystectomy Anaesthesia An operative technique of laparoscopic cholecystectomy Difficulties and problem situations Laparoscopic surgery in developing countries Whither laparoscopic surgery?
