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The art and science of minimal access surgery is explained giving a true overall view as well as the recent technological advances made in this field. The book is intended for those who are conversant with operative surgical and gynecological procedures. Its scope is broad and deep. The illustrations and diagrams are provided to facilitate faster learning of minimal access surgery. It is a self-sufficient book which explains the concept of ergonomics, task analysis and practical and practical problems encountered in laparoscopic operative surgery. Also an over all view of the latest instruments and techniques of their application is presented. The medical terminology used is simple to understand complex and intricate aspects of this science. 1. Chronological Advances in Minimal Access Surgery, 2. Laparoscopic Equipments, 3. Sterilization of Laparoscopic Instruments, 4. Anesthesia in Laparoscopic Surgery, 5. Abdominal Access Techniques, 6. Principle of Laparoscopic Port Position, 7. Laparoscopic Dissection Techniques, 8. Laparoscopic Tissue Approximation Techniques, 9. Hand-assisted Laparoscopic Surgery, 10. Tissue Retrieval Technique, 11. Laparoscopic Port Closure Technique, 12. Laparoscopic Port Closure Technique, 13. Laparoscopic CBD Exploration, 14. Laparoscopic Appendicectomy, 15. Laparoscopic Repair of Inguinal Hernia, 16. Laparoscopic Repair of Ventral Hernia, 17. Laparoscopic Repair of Hiatus Hernia, 18. Laparoscopic Repair of Duodenal Perforation, 19. Laparoscopic Fundoplication, 20. Laparoscopic Splenectomy, 21. Laparoscopic Management of Hepatico-pancreatic Diseases, 22. Diagnostic Laparoscopy, 23. Laparoscopic Adhesiolysis, 24. Laparoscopic Sterilization, 25. Laparoscopic Ovarian Surgery, 26. Laparoscopic Tubal Surgery, 27. Laparoscopic Management of Ectopic Pregnancy, 28. Laparoscopic Management of Endometriosis, 29. Laparoscopic Hysterectomy, 30. Laparoscopic Myomectomy, 31. Laparoscopic Management of Stress Incontinence, 32. Laparoscopic Sacral Colpope