Minimally invasive surgery of the Horse

This comprehensive atlas and textbook on minimal invasive surgery of the horse offers state-of-the-art advise from the experts. The authors present step-by step-descriptions of the most important surgery techniques in equine practice. This includes surgery of the upper respiratory tract, thorax, abdominal and pelvic cavity. Indications, advantages and risks of all procedures are discussed. The authors are well known equine surgeons from university and field practice. They present innovative techniques with a profund knowledge of practicability. Comprehensive atlas on endoscopic surgery in the horse. Clinical experiences from the expert! Richly illustrated surgical procedures Detailled description on indication and techniques Pros and Cons of different techniques compared with conventional surgery methods

Michael Röcken, DVM, PhD, is head of a large equine clinic in Southern Germany. He teaches minimal invasive surgery at the University in Gießen. Bernhard Ohnesorge is professor at the equine clinic of the University in Hannover. With contributions of: PD Dr. Claus Peter Bartmann, Bad Reichenhall Prof. Dr. Walter Brehm, Leipzig Dr. Kerstin Gerlach, Leipzig Prof. Dr. Astrid Rijkenhuizen, Utrecht Dr. Doreen Scharner, Leipzig.