Colon and Rectal Surgery: Anorectal Operations

Master Techniques in General Surgery: Colon and Rectal Surgery: Anorectal Operations is a volume in a series that presents common and advanced procedures in the major subspecialities of general surgery. The series is overseen by Josef F. Fischer, MD, editor of the classic two-volume reference Mastery of Surgery.Master Techniques in General Surgery: Colon and Rectal Surgery: Anorectal Operations is written by acknowledged master surgeons, emphasizes surgical procedures, and is lavishly illustrated with original full-color drawings. The contributors fully explain their preferred techniques in step-by-step, thoroughly illustrated detail, assess indications and contraindications, offer guidelines on preoperative planning, and discuss outcomes, complications, and follow-up.Coverage includes hemorrhoidectomies, anal fistula and sphincter procedures, procedures for perineal prolapse and excision of rectal carcinoma, among others.A companion website will offer fully searchable content ofthe book, an image bank, and procedural videos.