GORDON AND NIVATVONGS PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF SURGERY FOR THE COLON, RECTUM AND ANUS

DESCRIPTION

Themost comprehensive and authoritative reference available today on colorectalsurgery

This revised fourth edition of Gordon and Nivatvongs'Principles and Practice of Surgery for the Colon, Rectum, and Anus edited by David Beck, Steven Wexner, and Janice Rafferty strikes a perfect balancebetween evidence-based medicine, in-depth details, and clinical pearls. Theresult is a highly engaging and authoritative tome in the grand tradition ofPhilip Gordon and Santhat Nivatvongs.Building on the widely acclaimed previous editions' reputation for superbquality and reader-friendliness, the fourth edition includes contributions froman expanded cadre of internationally known experts.

Significant advances have been made in thisfield since the third edition was published. The latest diagnostic modalitiesare highlighted such as MRI, CT angiography, and enterography.The first section covers essentials such as anatomy, physiology, diagnosis,colonoscopy, and patient management. Sections two through four discuss a fullspectrum of anorectal diseases, colorectal disorders,trauma, unexpected challenges, and complications. Among the additions areexpanded sections on transanal total mesorectal excision, genetics, personalized medicine,"wait and watch" principles, outpatient management of anorectal surgery, and large bowel obstruction.

Key Highlights

·       Thirty-sevenchapters cover a wide array of gastrointestinal disorders such as fecal incontinence, ulcerative colitis, Crohn'sdisease, diverticulitis, carcinomas, and other malignant lesions

·       Amultidisciplinary team approach to rectal cancer encompasses rectal cancerprotocol MRI, synoptic reporting, and various neoadjuvanttherapy protocols

·       Theuse of cutting-edge approaches including laparoscopy, robotics, hyperbaricoxygen, and radiofrequency tissue remodeling

·       Superbfull-color plates, illustrations, photographs,diagrams, detailed tables, graphics, and surgical videos elucidate underlying diseaseand management

As the most comprehensive resource oncolorectal surgery available on the market today, this is a must-have for everycolon and rectal surgeon from residents to veteran practitioners.

This book includes complimentary access to a digitalcopy on https://medone.thieme.com.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part I Essential Considerations
1. Surgical Anatomy of the Colon,Rectum, and Anus
2. Colonic and Anorectal Physiology
3. Diagnosis ofColorectal and Anal Disorders
4. Colonoscopy5. Preoperative andPostoperative Management of Colorectal Surgery PatientsPart II Anorectal Disease
6. Ambulatory and Anorectal Procedures
7. Hemorrhoids
8. Fissure-In-Anoand Anal Stenosis
9. Anorectal Abscess and Fistula-In-Ano10. PilonidalDisease
11. PerianalDermatologic Disease
12. Condyloma Acuminatum
13. Other Sexually TransmittedIllnesses
14. Fecal Incontinence
15. Rectovaginal and Rectourethral Fistulas16. Retrorectal Tumors
17. Perianal andAnal Canal NeoplasmsPart III Colorectal Disorders18. Rectal Prolapse19. Benign Neoplasms of the Colonand Rectum
20. Colorectal Cancer: Screening,Surveillance, and Follow-Up
21. Colon Carcinoma:Epidemiology, Etiology, Pathology, and Diagnosis22. Colon Carcinoma: Treatment23. Other Malignant Lesions of the Colon and Rectum
24. Rectal Adenocarcinoma
25. Ulcerative Colitis26. Crohn's Disease
27. Diverticular Disease of the Colon28. Volvulus of the Colon29. Large BowelObstruction
30. Mesenteric VascularDiseases
31. Radiation Injuries tothe Small and Large Intestines
32. Intestinal Stomas33. ConstipationPartIV Other Considerations
34. Traumatic Injuries of the Colon,Rectum, and Anus
35. ColorectalComplications of Colonic Disease and Complication Managemen36. Unexpected Intraoperative Findings and Complex Preoperative Decisions37. Miscellaneous Conditions of the Colon and Rectum