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The extraperitoneal technique for inguinal hernia repair is now well defined. In this video, Dr. Begin describes the various key points.

The description of the endoscopic stapling division of a pharyngoesophageal (Zenker's) diverticulum covers all aspects of the surgical procedure used for the management of Zenker's diverticulum.
Operating room set up, position of patient and equipment, instruments used are thoroughly described. The technical key steps of the surgical procedure are presented in a step by step way.
Consequently, this operating technique is well standardized for the management of this condition.

The description of the video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for the treatment of pneumothorax covers all aspects of the surgical procedure used for the management of pneumothorax.
Operating room set up, position of patient and equipment, instruments used are thoroughly described. The technical key steps of the surgical procedure are presented in a step by step way: examination, resection, pleurodesis, end of procedure, thoracotomy conversion.
Consequently, this operating technique is well standardized for the management of this condition.

The description of the extraperitoneal simple nephrectomy covers all aspects of the surgical procedure used for the management of symptomatic benign end-stage renal disease.
Operating room set up, position of patient and equipment, instruments used are thoroughly described. The technical key steps of the surgical procedure are presented in a step by step way: incision, dissection, hilar control, extraction.
Consequently, this operating technique is well standardized for the management of this condition.

The description of the extraperitoneal laparoscopic pyeloplasty covers all aspects of the surgical procedure used for the management of ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction.
Operating room set up, position of patient and equipment, instruments used are thoroughly described. The technical key steps of the surgical procedure are presented in a step by step way: Gerota's fascia, dissection, resection, reconstruction, end of procedure.
Consequently, this operating technique is well standardized for the management of this condition.