THE SAGES MANUAL OF PEDIATRIC MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY

1. Physiologic Considerations for Minimally Invasive Surgery in Infants and Children
2. Pediatric Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Instrumentation
3. Pediatric Endoscopic Instrumentation
4. Minimally Invasive Approaches to the Pediatric Thyroid and Parathyroid
5. Bronchoscopy and Tracheobronchial Disorders
6. Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
7. Thoracoscopic Ligation of the Patent Ductus Arteriosus
8. Thoracoscopic Aortopexy
9. Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy
10. Thoracoscopic Approach to Eventration of the Diaphragm
11. Minimally Invasive Approaches to Congential Diaphragmatic Hernias
12. Thoracoscopic Repair of Esophageal Atresia and Tracheoesophageal Fistula
13. Thoracoscopic Approaches to Congential Lung Lesions
14. Thoracoscopic Lung Biopsies and Resections in Children
15. Thoracoscopic Treatment of Pediatric Chylothorax
16. Treatment of Empyema in Children
17. Thoracoscopic Approach to Pediatric Mediastinal Masses
18. Minimally Invasive Approaches to Esophageal Disorders: Strictures, Webs, and Duplications
19. Esophageal Replacement Surgery in Children
20. Minimally Invasive Approachese to Achalasia
21. Minimally Invasive Approaches to GERD and Hernia in Children
22. Laparoscopic Pyloromyotomy
23. Minimally Invasive Gastrostomy
24. Laparoscopic Duodenoduodenostomy
25. Laparoscopic Approach to Intestinal Atresia
26. Laparoscopic Resection of Abdominal Cysts and Duplications
27. Anomalies of Intestinal Rotation: Laparoscopic Ladd's Procedure
28. Laparoscopic Exploration for Pediatric Chronic Abdominal Pain
29. Laparoscopic Lysis of Adhesions for Pediatric Bowel Obstruction
30. Laparoscopic Meckel Diverticulectomy
31. Laparoscopic Management of Pediatric IBD
32. Laparoscopic Management of Intussusception
33. Laparoscopic Appendectomy
34. Laparoscopic Approach to Enteral Access for Chronic Constipation
35. Laparoscopic-assisted Pull-through for Hirschsprung's Disease
36. Laparoscopic-Assisted Anorectal Pull-Through for Anorectal Malformations
37. Laparoscopic Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Repair
38. Laparoscopic Epigastric Hernia Repair
39. Minimally Invasive Approach to Pediatric Pancreatic Disorders
40. Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for Biliary Dyskinesia, Cholelithiasis and Cholecystitis
41. Laparoscopic Treatment of Biliary Atresia
42. Laparoscopic Treatment of Choledochal Cysts
43. Laparoscopic Splenectomy
44. Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy in Children
45. Minimally Invasive Support for Placement of Ventricular Shunts
46. Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents
47. Laparoscopic Management of Pediatric Ovarian Disease
48. Laparoscopic Management of Testicular Disorders (Cryptorchidism and Varicocele)
49. Laparoscopic Resection of Renal Masses
50. Minimally Invasive Management of Urinary Reflux
51. Laparoscopic Approaches to Peritoneal Dialysis.

This manual provides a comprehensive, state-of-the art review of this field, and will serve as a valuable resource for adult and pediatric surgeons at all stages of experience with interest in the use of minimally invasive surgical techniques in children. This book will review the pediatric surgical disorders that are currently treatable with these techniques. After a basic summary of the disorder, the preoperative evaluation and preparation is presented. Each chapter focuses on a detailed discussion of the surgical procedure, inclusive of anesthesia, positioning, instrumentation, and materials. Emphasis is placed on technique and tips for particularly challenging aspects of the operation. A description of the expected postoperative course and common complications of each procedure follows. The outcomes literature to include any advances since the original outcomes and expected future advances for the diagnosis and procedure is presented. It provides a concise yet comprehensive summary of the current status of the field that will help guide patient management and stimulate investigative efforts. All chapters are written by experts in their fields and include the most up to date scientific and clinical information.

Features
• Provides a comprehensive, state-of-the art review of this field
• All chapters are written by experts in their fields
• Provides techniques and tips for particularly challenging operations

Authors
• Danielle S. Walsh, MD, FACS, FAAPAssociate Professor of SurgeryDivision of Pediatric SurgeryEast Carolina University Brody School of MedicineGreenville, NC
• Todd A. Ponsky, M.D., F.A.C.S.Associate Professor of Surgery and PediatricsNortheast Ohio Medical CollegeDivision of Pediatric Surgery Akron Children's Hospital
• Nicholas E. Bruns, MDResearch FellowDivision of Pediatric SurgeryAkron Children’s HospitalAkron, OHResident in General Surgery Cleveland ClinicCleveland, OH