Abdominal Access in Open and Laparoscopic Surgery

Overview of Abdominal Access (E. Tsoi & C. Organ).

Surgical Incisions (G. Peskin & C. Organ).

Techniques of CO2 Pneumoperitoneum (V. Henderson).

Low Pressure Pneumoperitoneum (D. Brams, et al.).

Alternatives to CO2 Pneumoperitoneum (B. Organ & S.Walia).

Complications of CO2 Pneumoperitoneum (D. Vogt, et al.).

Subcutaneous Lift System (SCLS) for Laparoscopic Surgery (H.Nagai).

Planar Lifting in Laparoscopic Surgery (A. Chin & F.Moll).

Laparoscopic Procedures Using the Planar-Lifting Technique (E.Tsoi).

Pros and Cons of Gasless Laparoscopy (E. Tsoi).

Future Considerations (E. Tsoi & C. Organ).

Index.