Operative Atlas of Laparoscopic and Robotic Reconstructive Urology - 2nd Edition by Vipul R Patel & Manickam Ramalingam (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

This updated title is the ideal reference book for residents and fellows, with step-by-step pictures and only the essential prose.
The major part of the book is illustrated with magnificent photographs and diagrams depicting every step of a particular procedure. Instruments are clearly shown and have been photographed from both outside and inside the body. Chapters demonstrate accepted laparoscopic techniques that are the new gold standard in urology.
Outcome analyses show that with laparoscopy one can achieve the same oncologic success as with open surgery but will less morbidity.

From the Back Cover

This second edition title is the ideal reference book for residents and fellows, with step-by-step pictures and only the essential prose.
The major part of Operative Atlas of Laparoscopic and Robotic Reconstructive Urology, 2 edition is illustrated with magnificent photographs and diagrams depicting every step of a particular procedure. Instruments are clearly shown and have been photographed from both outside and inside the body. Chapters demonstrate accepted laparoscopic techniques that are the new gold standard in urology.
Outcome analyses show that with laparoscopy, one can achieve the same oncologic success as with open surgery but will less morbidity.

About the Author

Vipul Patel, MD FACSDr. Vipul Patel is the Medical Director of the Global Robotics Institute at Florida Hospital. Dr. Patel has personally performed the most robotic surgeries in the world and has currently performed over 8,000 robotic prostatectomies. Aside from vast surgical experience, he is also committed to sharing his expertise in training robotic urology surgeons around the world. Since 2007, he and his team of premier specialists have been providing individualized, state-of-the-art patient care with superior results.
He served as the Director of the Center for Robotic and Computer-assisted Surgery at The Ohio State University Medical Center for three years, where he was also an Associate Clinical Professor of Urology and Associate Professor of Bioinformatics. He is the founder of the Society of Robotic Surgery, the founder and Editor-in-chief of The Journal of Robotic Surgery. Dr Patel received Honorary Professorships from Korean University, the Asian School of Urology and the College of Medicine, and Ricardo Palma University in Lima, Peru.
Dr. M. Ramalingam is an Urologist in Pappanaickenpalayam, Coimbatore and has an experience of 40 years in this field. Dr. M. Ramalingam practices at Urology & Andrology Clinic in Pappanaickenpalayam, Coimbatore.
Dr. Ramalingam is a member of Indian Medical Association (IMA). Some of the services provided by him are: Transurethral Resection of The Prostate (TURP), Urogynecology, Transplantation, Haematuria and Urinary Incontinence Surgery etc.