Minimal Access Therapy : Planning, Implementation and Mangement

The unplanned introduction of minimal access surgery can have disastrous financial and clinical consequences.

To be successful, the management team must have a full understanding of its implications, and provide the necessary commitment and support.

This practical manual draws on the experience of specialists from the USA and Europre who have gained insights into the issues which need to be addressed.

In highlighting both opportunities and hazards, they demonstrate how the productive use of resources and the benefits can be maximized.