The Pathophysiology of Pneumoperitoneum (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1998)

Increased intra abdominal pressure as used in laparoscopic surgery produces various changes in the human organism. This book provides surgeons and anesthesiologists with a complete overview on these changes and the consequences for the patient in the perioperative and postoperative period. Special emphasis is laid on the management of pneumoperitoneum related complications.