A detailed surgical atlas, this book contains chapters on laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, esophagectomy, adjustable band, VP shunts, and colon resection. The second edition includes additional illustrations to showcase minimally invasive technologies using updated instruments. Reflecting current approaches in ultrasonography, it describes procedures in robotic surgery, bariatric surgery, laparoscopic hernia and ventral hernia repair, and skills lab training. It also covers methods in suturing and knot tying and analyzes emerging suture materials.The book outlines all the general issues and methods required to successfully perform minimally invasive surgeries.