Introduction

History of endoscopic surgery

Laparoscopic anatomy of the colon and rectum

Basics of laparoscpy

General Principles of Laparoscopic colorectal surgery

Anaesthetic considerations in laparoscopic abdominal surgery

Advantages and disadvantages

Indications and contraindications

General laparoscopic surgical techniques of the colon and rectum

Laparoscopic surgery for Benign colorectal diseases

Laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer

Complications of laparoscopy

Summary

References

Arabic Summary