Minimally invasive techniques have become the standard in human healthcare over recent years. The advantages of are considerable, and the techniques have become cost-effective in general veterinary practice. The manual details the features and use of both flexible and rigid endoscopic equipment. Basic diagnostic and therapeutic techniques are described and illustrated, with a few references to more advanced procedures. This highly practical book offers useful hints and tips, both in surgical technique and on purchase of instrumentation.

CONTENTS: 1 An introduction to endoscopy and endosurgery.
2 Instrumentation.

3 Flexible endoscopy: basic technique.

4 Flexible endoscopy: upper gastrointestinal tract.

5 Flexible endoscopy: lower gastrointestinal tract.

6 Flexible endoscopy: respiratory tract.

7 Rigid endoscopy and endosurgery: principles.

8 Rigid endoscopy: rhinoscopy.

9 Rigid endoscopy: otoendoscopy.

10 Rigid endoscopy: urethrocystoscopy and vaginoscopy.

11 Rigid endoscopy: laparoscopy.

12 Rigid endoscopy: thoracoscopy.

13 Rigid endoscopy: arthroscopy.

14 An introduction to laser endosurgery