Endoscopy and Microsurgery

The History of Endoscopy in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
up to Video Assisted Microsurgery 1
The Current Status of Endoscopy in Microsurgery of the
Peripheral Vessels and Nerves 5
Teaching and Training in Endoscopic Microsurgery 11
Differences in Microsurgical Techniques Between the Microscope
and the Endoscope - A Practical Instruction of 5 Years
Experience 15
Anatomical Considerations in Respect to an Open or an
Endoscopic Approach to the Carpal Tunnel 29
The Two Portal Technique of Decompression of the Median Nerve
35
The One Portal Technique for Decompression of the Median Nerve
41
Endoscopic Versus Open Carpal Tunnel Release: Setup of a
Prospective Randomised Study 47
The Endoscopic Decompression of the Ulnar Nerve-Technique and
Indication 59
Prevention of Unpleasant Scars in the Face by an Endoscopic
Approach for Reconstruction in the Paralysed Face 67
On the Indication for Endoscopic Harvesting of Nerve Grafts 71
Video-Assisted Application of "Epineurial" Electrodes for
Functional Electrical Stimulation 75
Experimental Basis for Endoscopic Harvesting of Tissues 81
Endoscopic Harvesting of Free Music Flaps 93
Clinical Reconstructions with Endoscopic Harvested Flaps -
Variations of 5 Years Experience with the Latissimus Dorsi and
Rectus Abdominis Muscle 109
Development of 3-D Endoscopy for Microsurgery 121
The Beginning of Robotic Reconstructive Microsurgery 123
Subject Index 133