Mastery of Minimally Invasive Surgery, 5th Edition (Videos Only)

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Mastery of Minimally Invasive Surgery, 5th Edition (Videos Only) provides practical visual instruction covering a broad range of minimally invasive, laparoscopic, endoscopic, and robotic surgical procedures.

Formerly published as Mastery of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery, the fifth edition has been extensively revised and expanded to reflect the continuing evolution of minimally invasive surgery.

Edited by Edward D. Auyang, MD, MS; Tammy L. Kindel; Nathaniel J. Soper, MD; and Lee L. Swanström, the fifth edition brings together contributions from recognized experts in minimally invasive surgery and organizes procedural instruction by major organ systems.

The accompanying videos complement the surgical techniques presented in the fifth edition by demonstrating key procedural steps, anatomy, operative approaches, instrumentation, and minimally invasive techniques.

Product Details

• Title: Mastery of Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Edition: 5th Edition
• Former Title: Mastery of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery
• Format Available Here: Videos Only
• Editors: Edward D. Auyang, Tammy L. Kindel, Nathaniel J. Soper, Lee L. Swanström
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins / Wolters Kluwer
• Publication Year: 2026
• Specialty: General Surgery / Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Focus: Laparoscopic, Endoscopic, and Robotic Surgery
• Language: English

Wolters Kluwer lists the fifth edition as a 2026 publication and identifies its primary specialty as surgery, particularly laparoscopic and robotic surgical practice.

Target Audience

This procedural video collection is particularly relevant for:

• General Surgeons
• Minimally Invasive Surgeons
• Laparoscopic Surgeons
• Robotic Surgeons
• Bariatric Surgeons
• Colorectal Surgeons
• Gastrointestinal Surgeons
• Foregut Surgeons
• Hepatobiliary Surgeons
• Endocrine Surgeons
• Thoracic Surgeons
• Transplant Surgeons
• Pediatric Surgeons
• Gynecologic Surgeons
• Trauma Surgeons
• Emergency General Surgeons
• Surgical Fellows
• General Surgery Residents
• Surgeons developing advanced MIS skills

Program Overview

Modern minimally invasive surgery extends far beyond traditional laparoscopy.

The fifth edition integrates:

• Laparoscopic techniques
• Endoscopic procedures
• Robotic surgery
• Endoluminal interventions
• Bariatric surgery
• Colorectal surgery
• Foregut surgery
• Hernia surgery
• Hepato-pancreato-biliary procedures
• Thoracic procedures
• Transplant-related procedures
• Pediatric surgery
• Gynecologic procedures
• Trauma and emergency general surgery

The book uses a structured, step-by-step format, while the associated videos provide visual demonstrations of important techniques and procedures.

Key Learning Areas

The video content supports review of:

• Minimally invasive surgical anatomy
• Operative setup
• Patient positioning
• Trocar and port placement
• Laparoscopic instrumentation
• Endoscopic technique
• Robotic surgical approaches
• Tissue handling
• Dissection
• Hemostasis
• Suturing
• Anastomosis
• Stapling
• Intraoperative decision-making
• Complication avoidance
• Advanced minimally invasive techniques

Major Topics Covered

Gastrointestinal Minimally Invasive Surgery

A major portion of the fifth edition focuses on gastrointestinal procedures using minimally invasive approaches.

Relevant areas include:

• Esophageal surgery
• Gastric surgery
• Small bowel procedures
• Gastrointestinal reconstruction
• Foregut surgery
• Endoscopic techniques
• Laparoscopic approaches
• Robotic approaches

Foregut and Antireflux Surgery

The fifth edition includes updated and expanded content involving foregut surgery and antireflux treatment.

Topics include:

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease
• Antireflux surgery
• Hiatal and diaphragmatic hernias
• Novel antireflux devices
• Minimally invasive foregut procedures
• Endoscopic and laparoscopic approaches

The publisher specifically identifies novel antireflux devices and repair of other diaphragmatic hernias among the new fifth-edition chapters.

Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery

Obesity surgery receives extensive coverage within the fifth edition.

Key areas include:

• Primary bariatric procedures
• Endoluminal bariatric procedures
• Revisional bariatric surgery
• Re-operative bariatric surgery
• Emerging bariatric techniques
• Minimally invasive obesity treatment
• Management of postoperative complications

New chapters specifically address endoluminal bariatric procedures, revisional and re-operative bariatric surgery, and emerging techniques in bariatric surgery.

Colorectal Surgery

Minimally invasive colorectal procedures represent another major component.

Topics include:

• Colon surgery
• Rectal surgery
• Laparoscopic colorectal surgery
• Robotic colorectal surgery
• Diagnostic colonoscopy
• Therapeutic colonoscopy
• Minimally invasive bowel resection
• Anastomotic techniques

The fifth edition includes a new chapter on diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy.

Endocrine Surgery

The text includes minimally invasive approaches to endocrine surgical disease.

Potential areas include:

• Adrenal surgery
• Endocrine tumors
• Minimally invasive gland surgery
• Laparoscopic endocrine procedures

Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery

Hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery increasingly incorporates minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques.

The fifth edition expands this area with content involving:

• Endoscopic ultrasound
• Hepatobiliary disease
• Pancreatic disease
• Biliary procedures
• Minimally invasive HPB surgery

A new chapter specifically addresses endoscopic ultrasound and hepato-pancreato-biliary disease.

Hernia Surgery

Hernia surgery is substantially represented in the updated edition.

New and updated areas include:

• Ventral hernia repair
• Abdominal wall reconstruction
• Parastomal hernia repair
• Diaphragmatic hernia repair
• Minimally invasive hernia techniques
• Robotic abdominal wall surgery

The publisher lists ventral hernia repair, abdominal wall reconstruction, and parastomal hernia repair among the newly added fifth-edition topics.

Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

Abdominal wall reconstruction has evolved significantly with advances in laparoscopy and robotic surgery.

The fifth edition includes dedicated updated content covering complex abdominal wall reconstruction and minimally invasive techniques.

Robotic-Assisted Surgery

Robotic surgery is a major component of contemporary minimally invasive surgery.

The fifth edition provides practical coverage of robotic surgical approaches and introduces new material on:

• Teaching robotic-assisted surgery
• Learning robotic surgery
• Robotic technique
• Surgeon training
• Integration of robotic systems into surgical practice

A dedicated new chapter addresses teaching and learning robotic-assisted surgery.

Artificial Intelligence, Telementoring, and Virtual Reality

The fifth edition expands beyond operative technique into emerging surgical technologies.

A new chapter covers:

• Artificial intelligence
• Telementoring
• Virtual reality
• Technology-enhanced surgical education
• Remote surgical guidance
• Future surgical training models

This reflects the increasing integration of digital technology into minimally invasive surgical education and practice.

Surgical Ergonomics

Minimally invasive and robotic surgery can place unique physical demands on surgeons.

The new surgical ergonomics content addresses considerations that may influence:

• Surgeon positioning
• Instrument handling
• Operating room setup
• Fatigue
• Musculoskeletal strain
• Long-term surgeon wellness

Thoracic Surgery

The book includes minimally invasive thoracic procedures that general surgeons and MIS specialists may need to understand.

Coverage may involve:

• Thoracoscopic techniques
• Minimally invasive thoracic surgery
• Chest procedures
• Relevant operative anatomy

Transplant Surgery

Selected transplant-related procedures are included to broaden the general surgeon’s understanding of advanced minimally invasive practice.

Pediatric Surgery

The fifth edition contains content addressing selected minimally invasive procedures in pediatric patients.

Gynecologic Procedures

Selected gynecologic procedures are included among subspecialty topics relevant to surgeons working in minimally invasive environments.

Trauma and Emergency General Surgery

The fifth edition introduces dedicated content on trauma and emergency general surgery.

This expands the role of minimally invasive techniques into urgent surgical practice.

Potential areas include:

• Emergency laparoscopy
• Diagnostic laparoscopy
• Acute abdominal conditions
• Trauma evaluation
• Emergency operative decision-making

The publisher specifically identifies trauma and emergency general surgery among the new chapters.

Endoscopic Surgery

Endoscopy is integrated throughout the fifth edition rather than treated as a separate discipline.

Relevant techniques include:

• Diagnostic endoscopy
• Therapeutic endoscopy
• Endoscopic ultrasound
• Colonoscopy
• Endoluminal interventions
• Minimally invasive gastrointestinal procedures

The integration of endoscopic and surgical techniques reflects the increasing convergence of traditional surgery and flexible endoscopy.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopy remains a core component of minimally invasive surgery.

The videos can help reinforce:

• Port positioning
• Camera orientation
• Instrument triangulation
• Tissue dissection
• Exposure
• Hemostasis
• Stapling
• Intracorporeal suturing
• Anastomotic technique

Robotic Surgery

Robotic platforms continue to expand across general surgery and related specialties.

The fifth edition integrates robotic approaches alongside conventional laparoscopic and endoscopic techniques rather than treating robotics as a separate isolated field.

Surgical Education

The fifth edition also addresses how minimally invasive surgery is taught.

Important educational themes include:

• Stepwise procedural instruction
• Video-based learning
• Robotic training
• Simulation
• Telementoring
• Virtual reality
• Skill acquisition
• Surgical ergonomics

Editors

Edward D. Auyang, MD, MS

Dr. Edward D. Auyang is one of the principal editors of the fifth edition and contributes expertise in minimally invasive and gastrointestinal surgery.

Tammy L. Kindel

Tammy L. Kindel is a co-editor of the fifth edition, with expertise relevant to minimally invasive, metabolic, and bariatric surgery.

Nathaniel J. Soper, MD

Nathaniel J. Soper is a leading figure in minimally invasive surgery and a long-standing editor of this surgical reference.

Lee L. Swanström

Lee L. Swanström is internationally recognized for contributions to minimally invasive, endoscopic, and innovative surgical techniques.

Wolters Kluwer lists Nathaniel J. Soper, Lee L. Swanström, Edward Auyang, and Tammy Lyn Kindel as the authors/editors associated with the fifth edition.

Why This Video Collection Is Relevant

Minimally invasive surgery now spans a wide spectrum of procedures and technologies.

Surgeons increasingly need familiarity with:

• Traditional laparoscopy
• Flexible endoscopy
• Robotic surgery
• Endoluminal procedures
• Advanced abdominal wall techniques
• Bariatric procedures
• Colorectal surgery
• Emergency MIS
• Emerging technologies

Video demonstrations can complement written procedural instruction by showing:

• Patient positioning
• Operating room setup
• Instrument placement
• Surgical anatomy
• Tissue dissection
• Operative sequence
• Key technical steps
• Robotic and laparoscopic maneuvers

This makes the video component particularly useful for surgical trainees and practicing surgeons seeking a visual review of advanced minimally invasive techniques.

Format Included

Videos Only

This MedicalAmboss product contains the video component only associated with Mastery of Minimally Invasive Surgery, 5th Edition.

The physical textbook, eBook, online reading platform, and other publisher resources are not included unless specifically stated separately.

Short Description

Mastery of Minimally Invasive Surgery, 5th Edition (Videos Only) provides procedural video instruction covering laparoscopic, robotic, and endoscopic surgery across gastrointestinal, bariatric, colorectal, endocrine, hernia, hepatopancreatobiliary, thoracic, trauma, and other minimally invasive surgical areas.