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Laparoscopic operative techniques are now firmly established as a valuable and fast-developing area of general surgery. Many procedures are now within scope of minimal access surgery, posing a problem for the surgeon in evaluating whether a conventional open or laparoscopic operation is the preferred approach for a particular condition, a choice made especially difficult by the paucity of data on laparoscopic techniques due to their recent history. This book critically evaluates each laparoscopic procedure versus its corresponding open operation. For each condition, leading surgical experts provide comparative reviews of current surgical practice, including brief description of technique, advantages, complications, expectations and - most importantly - results. Presented in a concise readable style, this authoritative, accessible review will be a unique resource for all existing and aspiring laparoscopists who need to make informed choices about the safest and most effective surgical approaches for their patients.