Telemicrosurgery

Drs Bednar, Berner, Liverneaux, Parekattil, Mantovani and Selber are all involved in the board of the Robotic Assisted Microsurgical & Endoscopy Society (RAMSES, http://www.roboticmicrosurgeons.org/meetings/2011/default.aspx).

• Preface.- Foreword.- History of microsurgery.- History of telesurgery.- Description of robots.- Instruments.- Set up (portals, insufflation, retractors).-Earthworms.- Vessels.- Nerves.- Free tissue transfert.- Teleendosurgery.- Brachial plexus repair.- Tendon transfert.- Nerve entrapment.- Nerve repair (fascicle).- Brachial plexus.- Skin flaps.- Muscle flaps.- Head and necks.- Urology.- Supermicrosurgery.- Network.

From the reviews: "This book provides valuable insight into the potential, limitations, and future applications of this technology. ... this book focuses solely on the microsurgery aspect, making it ideal for microsurgeons and supermicrosurgeons -- both experienced and inexperienced. ... This book is the first to address telemicrosurgery, and it provides valuable insights while sharing the experiences of some of the pioneers in this field and their take on the future of this technology." (Anas Eid, Doody's Book Reviews, May, 2013)