BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Endoscopy and Endosurgery

Minimally invasive techniques have become the standard in human healthcare over recent years. The advantages of are considerable, and the techniques have become cost-effective in general veterinary practice. The manual details the features and use of both flexible and rigid endoscopic equipment. Basic diagnostic and therapeutic techniques are described and illustrated, with a few references to more advanced procedures. This highly practical book offers useful hints and tips, both in surgical technique and on purchase of instrumentation.

• Brand new title
• Flexible and rigid endoscopy
• Basic principles and instrumentation covered in-depth
• Chapter dedicated to laser surgery
• Diagnostic and therapeutic techniques covered

Table of contents :

1 An introduction to endoscopy and endosurgery.
2 Instrumentation.
3 Flexible endoscopy: basic technique.
4 Flexible endoscopy: upper gastrointestinal tract.
5 Flexible endoscopy: lower gastrointestinal tract.
6 Flexible endoscopy: respiratory tract.
7 Rigid endoscopy and endosurgery: principles.
8 Rigid endoscopy: rhinoscopy.
9 Rigid endoscopy: otoendoscopy.
10 Rigid endoscopy: urethrocystoscopy and vaginoscopy.
11 Rigid endoscopy: laparoscopy.
12 Rigid endoscopy: thoracoscopy.
13 Rigid endoscopy: arthroscopy.
14 An introduction to laser endosurgery