Endoscopy and Microsurgery

The History of Endoscopy in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery up to Video Assisted Microsurgery.- The Current Status of Endoscopy in Microsurgery of the Peripheral Vessels and Nerves.- Teaching and Training in Endoscopic Microsurgery.- Differences in Microsurgical Techniques Between the Microscope and II the Endoscope — A Practical Instruction of 5 Years Experience.- Anatomical Considerations in Respect to an Open or an Endoscopic Approach to the Carpal Tunnel.- The Two Portal Technique of Decompression of the Median Nerve.- The One Portal Technique for Decompression of the Median Nerve.- Endoscopic Versus Open Carpal Tunnel Release: Setup of a Prospective Randomised Study.- The Endoscopic Decompression of the Ulnar Nerve-Technique and Indication.- Prevention of Unpleasant Scars in the Face by an Endoscopic Approach for Reconstruction in the Paralysed Face.- On the Indication for Endoscopic Harvesting of Nerve Grafts.- Video-Assisted Application of “Epineurial” Electrodes for Functional Electrical Stimulation.- Experimental Basis for Endoscopic Harvesting of Tissues.- Endoscopic Harvesting of Free Muscle Flaps.- Clinical Reconstructions with Endoscopic Harvested Flaps -Variations of 5 Years Experience with the Latissimus Dorsi and Rectus Abdominis Muscle.- Development of 3-D Endoscopy for Microsurgery.- The Beginning of Robotic Reconstructive Microsurgery.