Books in the Developments in Gastroenterology series

The liver has been an organ of mystery for centuries. The second group has been concerned with studies in depth of the liver's response to a variety of hormones, drugs, viruses, and infections. They have increased the scope of hepatic resection as a result of a better understanding gained from studies of various segments of the liver.

To disseminate information about therapeutic laser endoscopy, an increasing number of short courses have been sponsored in the United States wherein the attendee hears didactic lectures, views video tapes, and in addition, has the opportunity to have a "hands-on" experience with endoscopic laser therapy in the animal labs.

The liver has been an organ of mystery for centuries. The second group has been concerned with studies in depth of the liver's response to a variety of hormones, drugs, viruses, and infections. They have increased the scope of hepatic resection as a result of a better understanding gained from studies of various segments of the liver.

Bown, Director National Medical Laser Centre London Contents INTRODUCTION 3 Introduction and purpose of the study 5 1 General aspects of laser 6 1.