Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Procedures -- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy -- Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Surgery -- Laparoscopic Fundoplication for GERD: Laparoscopic Nissen and Toupet Fundoplication -- Laparoscopic Gastric Banding for Morbid Obesity -- Laparoscopic Heller Esophagomyotomy for Achalazia -- Laparoscopic Splenectomy -- Colorectal Procedures -- Laparoscopic Appendectomy -- Laparoscopic Left Colectomy -- Laparoscopic Right Colectomy -- Laparoscopic Total Colectomy -- Laparoscopic Rectopexy for Rectal Prolapse -- Inguinal Hernia and Retroperitoneal Procedures -- Totally Extraperitoneal Approach (TEPA) for Laparoscopic Hernia Repair -- Laparoscopic Right Adrenalectomy -- Laparoscopic Left Adrenalectomy -- Procedures for Pelvic Floor Disorders -- Laparoscopic Posterior Colpopexy -- Laparoscopic Anterior Colpopexy -- Laparoscopic Burch Colposuspension.This comprehensive manual demonstrates basic laparoscopic techniques step-wise, with emphasis on practical details and tips. Every procedure is described in six main steps, richly illustrated with actual operative images and explicit sketches. Special emphasis is given to the right way to perform the techniques and the dangers to be avoided. Reading this book, the laparoscopic surgeon will have a practical and complete overview of the array of procedures.