The Foundation and Art of Robotic Surgery: A Comprehensive Guide

Authored by Pier Cristoforo Giulianotti, this pioneering multimedia medical text revolutionizes the field of General Surgery, presenting the most extensive and up-to-date, full-color material on robotics. This groundbreaking resource facilitates the learning of surgery while applying robotic technology in multiple anatomical locations, providing a comprehensive, concise, and practical description of each standardized surgical procedure.

Comprehensive Coverage of Robotic Surgery

The book provides clear descriptions of:

• Instrument requirements and indications for the robotic approach
• Relative contraindications and preoperative phases, including trocar placement and patient positioning
• OR set-up and detailed descriptions of operative steps

Each operation is divided into steps with specific timeframes, making it an ideal resource for learning and teaching purposes.

Benefits of Robotic Surgery

Readers will discover how to leverage robots to:

• Make smaller incisions
• Decrease blood loss and postoperative pain
• Foster quicker healing time and reduce hospital stays

This invaluable resource is written by senior editors, with contributions from internationally renowned robotic surgeons and academics, making it essential for both beginner and experienced surgeons performing robotic procedures for the first time.

Extensive Resources and Features

The Foundation and Art of Robotic Surgery boasts:

• Over 900 photos and 900 drawings of standard anatomy, anatomical variations, and surgical maneuvers
• Access to 200+ videos, including video clips of main steps and full procedure videos
• Fifty-one comprehensive chapters covering General Principles of Robotic Surgery, Thyroid Surgery, Chest Surgery, Gastric and Bariatric Surgery, Intestinal Surgery, Spleen and Pancreas Surgery, Liver Surgery, Transplant Surgery, and more
• Clear, concise presentation of instruments, tools, material, indications, and relative contraindications to the robotic approach, preoperative phases, and each operative step
• Boxed text highlighting tips and tricks, anatomical notions, common pitfalls, editorial comments, and average time frames
• Techniques for robotic transplant surgery, renal aneurysm repair, and single port robotic surgery principles

Product Details:

• Publisher: McGraw Hill LLC
• Publication Date: February 23, 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9781264257423, 9781264257430