The Foundation and Art of Robotic Surgery facilitates the learning of surgery while applying robotic technology in multiple anatomical locations, using a comprehensive, concise and practical description of each standardized surgical procedure. The book provides clear descriptions of the instrument requirements, indications and relative contraindications to the robotic approach, preoperative phases including trocar placement, patient positioning, OR set-up, and a detailed description of the operative steps. Each operation is divided into steps with specific timeframes, for learning and teaching purposes. Readers will learn how to use robots to make smaller incisions, decrease blood loss and postoperative pain, as well as foster quicker healing time and reduce hospital stays. Written by the senior editors with the contribution of internationally renowned robotic surgeons and academics, this is an invaluable resource for both beginner and experienced surgeons performing robotic procedures for the first time. The Foundation and Art of Robotic Surgery features: 900+ photos and 900+ drawings of the standard anatomy, anatomical variations and surgical maneuvers, Access to 200+ videos (video clips of the main steps and full procedures videos), Fifty-one chapters covering General Principles of Robotic Surgery, Thyroid Surgery, Chest Surgery, Gastric and Bariatric Surgery, Intestinal Surgery, Spleen and Pancreas Surgery, Liver Surgery, Transplant Surgery, and more, Clear, concise presentation of the instruments, tools, material, indications and relative contraindications to the robotic approach, preoperative phases and each operative steps, Boxed text highlighting tips and tricks, anatomical notions, common pitfalls, editorial comments and average time frames, Techniques for robotic transplant surgery, renal aneurysm repair and single port robotic surgery principles