Table of Contents
1 Cover
6 Foreword
7 Foreword
8 Preface
10 About the Companion Website
11 History of Small Animal Laparoscopy and Thoracoscopy Endoscopy in the Nineteenth Century 1930s: The Glory Days Out in the Cold: 1940s to mid‐1960s Controversy Galore: 1970s to 1990s Small Animal MIS Acknowledgments References
12 Section I: Laparoscopic Skills 1 Surgeons' Skills Training Adding Minimally Invasive Surgery to a Surgeon's Repertoire Basic Laparoscopic Skills Simulation Training Models Self‐Directed Training Miscellaneous Training; Video and Serious Games References 2 Minimally Invasive Suturing Techniques Introduction to Laparoscopic Suturing Needle Holders for Laparoscopic Suturing Suture Materials for Minimally Invasive Suturing Intracorporeal Hand Suturing Technique Extracorporeal Suturing Automated Suturing Devices References
13 Section II: Equipment 3 Imaging Equipment and Operating Room Set‐Up Imaging Equipment Imaging Chain Telescopes Light Sources Light Cables Endoscopic Video Cameras Capture and Storage of Images and Video Video Carts and Ceiling Booms Integrated and Intelligent Operating Rooms Operating Room Setup Preparation for Open Surgery Planning Coordination and Efficiency References 4 Surgical Instrumentation 4.1 Surgical Instrumentation Instrument Design Forceps Scissors Tissue Retractors Needle Holders and Suturing Devices Laparoscopy Packs 4.2 Trocars and Cannulas The Trocar, Cannula, and Sheath Cannula Seal Obturator Trocar–Cannula Placement Veress Needle Technique Direct Insertion Technique Hasson Technique Types of Trocar Assemblies Disposable Trocar Assemblies Nondisposable Trocar Assemblies Trocar Assembly‐Related Complications Vascular Injury Visceral Injury Port Closure Devices References