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Informationen zum Autor Claude A. Ragle, DVM, DACVS, DABVP (Equine) is an Associate Professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington. Klappentext Part of the Advances in Veterinary Surgery series, copublished with the ACVS Foundation and Wiley-Blackwell, Advances in Equine Laparoscopy presents a state-of-the-art reference on laparoscopic skills and procedures in the horse. Chapters are written by the leading experts in the field, and each section includes a practical review of the published literature. Encompassing instrumentation, basic principles, and specific techniques, Advances in Equine Laparoscopy offers an up-to-date, reliable resource for comprehensive information about equine laparoscopy.This current, well-referenced text begins with a section on the fundamentals of laparoscopy, then moves into sections on the clinical application of laparoscopic techniques in the standing or recumbent horse. Advances in Equine Laparoscopy is an invaluable guide for equine surgical specialists and equine clinicians interested in laparoscopic techniques.Key features* Presents a state-of-the-art summary of current knowledge on using laparoscopic techniques on equine patients* Surveys and condenses the peer-reviewed literature into a highly readable reference* Offers a thorough, up-to-date grounding in this important technique, allowing clinicians to improve their skills and knowledge* Written by the leading experts in the field of equine laparoscopy* Well illustrated to improve understanding of operative procedures* Includes access to a companion website offering 8 video clips to demonstrate selected techniques at www.wiley.com/go/ragle "This book is well laid out, easy to navigate and read. It provides comprehensive yet concise and accessible coverage of laparoscopic procedures. Particularly impressive is how the essential information for each surgical procedure is laid out chapter by chapter in a consistent manner." ( Australian Veterinary Journal , 25 April 2013) Zusammenfassung Part of the Advances in Veterinary Surgery series copublished with the ACVS Foundation and Wiley-Blackwell, Advances in Equine Laparoscopy presents a state-of-the-art reference on laparoscopic skills and procedures in the horse. Chapters are written by the leading experts in the field, and each section includes a practical review of the published literature. Encompassing instrumentation, basic principles, and specific techniques, Advances in Equine Laparoscopy offers an up-to-date, reliable resource for comprehensive information about equine laparoscopy.This current, well-referenced text begins with a section on the fundamentals of laparoscopy, then moves into sections on the clinical application of laparoscopic techniques in the standing or recumbent horse. A companion website offers eight video clips demonstrating selected procedures at www.wiley.com/go/ragle. Advances in Equine Laparoscopy is an invaluable guide for equine surgical specialists and equine clinicians interested in laparoscopic techniques. Inhaltsverzeichnis Contributors ixForeword xiJohn P. WalmsleyForeword xvMark D. Markel, Chair of the Board of Trustees ACVS FoundationPreface xviiAcknowledgment xixSection I Laparoscopic Skills and Instrumentation 31 Foundations of Laparoscopy 5John P. Caron2 Fundamental Laparoscopic Skills 13Claude A. Ragle and Boel A. Fransson3 Suturing and Knot-Tying Techniques 21Fabrice Rossignol and Josef Boening4 Fundamentals of Energy Sources 35Scott E. Palmer5 Reusable Equipment 41Christopher J. Chamness6 Disposable Equipment 57John C. HuhnSection II Laparoscopy in the Standing Horse 697 Sedation and Analgesia in the Standing Horse 71Tamara Grubb8 Diagnostic Techniques 83Dean A. Hendrickson9 Evaluation of Horses with Signs of Acute and Chronic Abdominal Pain 93Andreas Klohnen10 Closure of the Nephr...