A surgical primer that applies a unique concept of mental training
Provides relevant examples and step-by-step instruction
The text is supplemented with excellent photographs
The Operation Primer provides excellent photographic step-by-step guidance to the surgical procedure. It has been produced to describe the operation in the simplest manner possible without over-simplifying. The core of the Operation Primer is the section on Nodal Points, where the surgical key steps are described in detail. This surgical guide book provides essential reference material to surgeons wishing to update their knowledge in this specific area.

The operation primer Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass is specially created for surgeons wishing to familiarize themselves with minimally invasive stomach-restrictive surgical techniques. The laparoscopic gastric bypass procedure is an established and effective surgical method in obesity surgery. This operation primer is an excellent teaching tool, accurately describing the steps of this standardized technique in a manner suitable for both beginners and experienced surgeons. It provides a detailed overview of patient preparation, key surgical steps and common pitfalls of Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass. This operation primer will provide surgeons with a reliable and systematic approach to performing Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass


Table of contents Creating the pneumoperitoneum placing the trocar for the scope .- Hasson method (open technique) .- Trocar with optical obturator .- Veress needle (closed technique)