Published October, 2016
By Ottavio Alfieri, Michele De Bonis and Giovanni La Canna
Publisher: Springer (Springer International Publishing AG)
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This is the first comprehensive review of the edge-to-edge technique for mitral repair, which was introduced into the surgical armamentarium in 1991 by one of the authors, Ottavio Alfieri.

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Published October, 2016
By Philip R. Schauer, Bruce D. Schirmer and Stacy A. Brethauer
Publisher: Springer (Springer-Verlag New York Inc.)
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The second edition of Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgery provides a comprehensive, state-of-the art review of this field, and it serves as a valuable resource for clinicians, surgeons and researchers with an interest in minimally invasive bariatric surgery.

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Published October, 2016
By William C S Meng, Hester Y S Cheung, David T Y Lam and Simon S M Ng
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In this book, pioneers and distinguished masters of surgery describe novel minimally invasive colo- and anorectal procedures that have been developed in Asia but are of international applicability.

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Published October, 2016
By Roberto Bergamaschi, Nader Francis, Abe Fingerhut and Roger Motson
Publisher: Springer (Springer London Ltd)
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Published October, 2016
By Amr E. Abbas
Publisher: Springer (Springer London Ltd)
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With the advent of less invasive treatments for aortic stenosis including percutaneous and apical replacement, more patients are being offered this technology. It will assist cardiologists in identifying patients with true aortic stenosis who may benefit from valve replacement.

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Published October, 2016
By Marcello Lucchese and Nicola Scopinaro
Publisher: Springer (Springer International Publishing AG)
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This book explains the concept of metabolic surgery and provides step-by-step descriptions of all the principal minimally invasive surgical techniques employed to treat morbid obesity. Guidance is provided on the management of emergencies and potential complications, as well as on general postoperative management and long-term follow-up.

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Published October, 2016
By Stephan Gordts, Rudi Campo, Basil C Tarlatzis and Grigoris F. Grimbizis
Publisher: Springer (Springer London Ltd)
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Female genital malformations represent miscellaneous deviations from normal anatomy. The diagnostic work-up of women with female genital malformations is reviewed in an evidence-based fashion and taking into account the availability of new non-invasive diagnostic methods.

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Published October, 2016
By Yuman Fong, Pier Cristoforo Giulianotti, Jason Lewis, Bas Groot Koerkamp and Thomas Reiner
Publisher: Springer (Springer-Verlag New York Inc.)
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Published October, 2016
By Linda S. Lee
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Published October, 2016
By Joseph F. Sobanko and Jacob O. Levitt
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Personal protective equipment (PPE) for biological hazards - such as, gloves, gowns, aprons, masks, or protective eyewear (face shields, goggles or glasses) - reduce the risk of exposure to potentially infective materials.

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