Endoscopy and Microsurgery

Front Matter....Pages I-XII
The History of Endoscopy in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery up to Video Assisted Microsurgery....Pages 1-4
The Current Status of Endoscopy in Microsurgery of the Peripheral Vessels and Nerves....Pages 5-10
Teaching and Training in Endoscopic Microsurgery....Pages 11-14
Differences in Microsurgical Techniques Between the Microscope and the Endoscope — A Practical Instruction of 5 Years Experience....Pages 15-27
Anatomical Considerations in Respect to an Open or an Endoscopic Approach to the Carpal Tunnel....Pages 29-34
The Two Portal Technique of Decompression of the Median Nerve....Pages 35-39
The One Portal Technique for Decompression of the Median Nerve....Pages 41-46
Endoscopic Versus Open Carpal Tunnel Release: Setup of a Prospective Randomised Study....Pages 47-58
The Endoscopic Decompression of the Ulnar Nerve-Technique and Indication....Pages 59-66
Prevention of Unpleasant Scars in the Face by an Endoscopic Approach for Reconstruction in the Paralysed Face....Pages 67-70
On the Indication for Endoscopic Harvesting of Nerve Grafts....Pages 71-74
Video-Assisted Application of “Epineurial” Electrodes for Functional Electrical Stimulation....Pages 75-79
Experimental Basis for Endoscopic Harvesting of Tissues....Pages 81-92
Endoscopic Harvesting of Free Muscle Flaps....Pages 93-107
Clinical Reconstructions with Endoscopic Harvested Flaps — Variations of 5 Years Experience with the Latissimus Dorsi and Rectus Abdominis Muscle....Pages 109-119
Development of 3-D Endoscopy for Microsurgery....Pages 121-122
The Beginning of Robotic Reconstructive Microsurgery....Pages 123-131
Back Matter....Pages 133-134