Small Animal Laparoscopy and Thoracoscopy, 2nd Edition

Publication Year: 2022

Author / Editor: Boel A. Fransson and Philipp D. Mayhew (Editors)

Overview: This text serves as a comprehensive second edition reference guide on small animal laparoscopy and thoracoscopy, co-published by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons Foundation and Wiley-Blackwell. It provides detailed methodologies, equipment breakdowns, and procedural techniques tailored for veterinary surgeons and residents performing minimally invasive procedures.

Key Topics Covered:

Surgeons’ skills training and minimally invasive suturing techniques
Equipment overview, including imaging setups, surgical instrumentation, and energy devices
Fundamental laparoscopic techniques covering anesthesia management, access, and complication control
Specific laparoscopic surgical procedures spanning diagnostic and therapeutic interventions across multiple organ systems