“The strength of this book is clearly the depth of discussion on the use of magnets. There are excellent photos and diagrams to help clarify the text.” (Peter Nau, Doody's Book Reviews, October 15, 2021)
Introduction – Ideas and People Leading to Successful Products for Patient Care Leading to Magnetic Surgery- Physical Properties, Toxicity, and Physiological Effects of Magnets.- History of Magnets Used in Surgery.- Magnetic Interventions for Gastro-Esophageal Reflux.- Use of Magnets for Double-J Ureteral Stents.- Magnets for Colorectal Anastomosis.- Magnets for Fecal Incontinence.- Magnets for Urinary Incontinence.- The Use of Magnets in the Treatment of Congenital Disorders.- Use of Magnets in Flexible Endoscopy.- Magnetic Retraction for Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy and Other General Surgical Interventions.- Magnetic Retraction for Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy and Other Bariatric Procedures.- Magnetic Vascular Anastomosis.- Laparoendoscopic Magnetic Gastrointestinal Anastomosis.- Endoscopic Magnetic Bowel Anastomosis.- Magnetic Compression Anastomosis and Magnetic Compression Revision for Stenosis.- Use of Magnetically Controlled Growing Rod Implants for the Spine.- Magnetic Anal Sphincter for Fecal Incontinence.- Magnetic Satiety System: The Use of Magnets to Assist in Combating Obesity.- Future / Research in Magnetic Surgery.
Michel Gagner
Department of Surgery
Chief of Surgery, Westmount Square Surgical Center
Westmount, Quebec Canada
The book encompasses the different concepts and designs using magnets for surgical purposes. It provides a concise yet comprehensive summary of the current status of the field that will help guide patient management and stimulate investigative efforts. The text reviews new data about interventions in all medical and surgical fields. Written by experts in their fields, topics focus on endoluminal and laparoscopic operations, techniques from vascular and GI anastomosis. The book demonstrates the use of magnets to treat a variety of diseases such as reflux, back pain, and fecal incontinence. The reader will learn how to retract and gain exposure, dissect tissue planes, achieve hemostasis, and create anastomosis in a totally different way. Physical properties of external surface and internal magnets are discussed. The authors emphasize the importance of partnering with industry leaders to develop novel surgical tools.
By harnessing the power of attraction, the energy and might of magnets, Magnetic Surgery serves as a valuable resource for clinicians, surgeons and researchers in biomedical engineering interested in this form of energy and physical metal properties. In utilizing these properties, the book seeks to improve surgical outcomes of patients worldwide.
