Description
- The first book specifically devoted to robotic bariatric surgery.
- The book has a unique comprehensive approach to all aspects involved in a robotic bariatric surgery program in a hospital.
- Surgical techniques are described in minimal details, followed by a great number of photo illustration, as well as step-by-step video edition.
Author: Carlos Eduardo Domene
Publisher: Springer
Published: 07/19/2019
Pages: 149
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.48h x 7.42w x 0.48d
ISBN13: 9783030172220
ISBN10: 3030172228
BISAC Categories:
- Medical | Surgery | General
- Medical | Endocrinology & Metabolism
- Medical | Nutrition
About the Author
Carlos Eduardo Domene - Degree in Medicine by University of São Paulo Medical School (1979); Residency in General Surgery (1980-1981); Residency in Digestive Disease Surgery (1982-1983). President of SOBRACIL (Brazilian Society of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Robotics) 2015-2016; Vice-President of SOBRACIL 2009-2010 and 2013-2014; Secretary of SOBRACIL 2011-2012. Doctor (1990) and Professor (1994) of Surgery at University of São Paulo Medical School. Member of ASMBS (American Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery), SSAT (Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract); Fellow of ACS (American College of Surgeons); SAGES; SLS; IFSO; SRS (Society of Robotic Surgery); Fellow of CBC (Brazilian College of Surgeons); CBCD (Brazilian College of Digestive Surgery). Author and co-author of three books on general surgery.
Keith Kim - MD, FASMBS, Medical Director for the Obesity Medicine and Surgery Institute at Florida Hospital Celebration Health. Board certified general surgeon with a focus in bariatric surgery and weight loss and is one of the most respected bariatric specialists nationally and internationally. Dr. Keith Kim has performed over 2,000 bariatric surgeries and is invited all over the globe to speak and train other surgeons on his techniques. Dr. Kim is a Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and is the Co-director for the International Gastric Band Summit.Ramon Vilallonga Puy - Dr. Vilallonga is Specialist in General Surgery and Digestive Diseases (2008) and obtained his degree of competition in Morbid Obesity Surgery (SECO, 2012). He trained in advanced Laparoscopic Surgery and Robotics in the Hôpital Civil de Strasbourg. Masescaux Professeur J. (2007), Celebration Hospital (Florida) (Dr. K. Kim), Hospital Da Luz (Dr. C. Vaz) Portugal, and in advanced Laparoscopic Surgery for morbid obesity at the Cleveland Clinic (Dr. Rosenthal, 2011). He worked as assistant in the Edith Cavell Chirec of Bruxelles Hospital (Belgium) as a specialist in general surgery and advanced laparoscopic surgery and morbid obesity (Dr. Himpens, 2012-2013). He has performed over 1000 bariatric procedures including robotic surgery. His areas of interest are Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery, adrenal thyroid surgery, parathyroid, and pancreatic endocrine surgery. He is a member of different scientific societies such as Spanish Society of Surgeons (ACS), European Society of Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) Board Member of the Journal and Publishing Committee. Also member of Spanish Society of Endoscopic Surgery and SAGES. Dr. Vilallonga has published more than 75 articles in national and international journals (> 215 points IF), over 5 book chapters, 1 book and presented over 300 conference papers and multiple invited lectures in Spain, Andorra, Germany, Greece, USA, Canada, China, Italy, Sweden and South Africa among others. He has performed live surgeries Congress in countries like Belgium, United States, and Romania.
Paula Volpe - Degree in Medicine by University of São Paulo Medical School (1992); Residency in General Surgery (1993-1994); Residency in Digestive Disease Surgery (1995-1996). Master Degree in Surgery (University of São Paulo Medical School); Member of ASMBS (American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery); Fellow of ACS (American College of Surgeons); SAGES; SLS; IFSO; SRS (Society of Robotic Surgery); Fellow of CBC (Brazilian College of Surgeons); CBCD (Brazilian College of Digestive Surgery). Author and co-author of two books.