Colon and Rectal Surgery: Abdominal Operations
Mastering traditional and innovative colorectal surgical techniques
Steven D Wexner author James W Fleshman author
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Published:21st Apr '18
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This authoritative guide, Colon and Rectal Surgery: Abdominal Operations, covers both traditional and innovative techniques in colorectal surgery, enhancing surgical skills and knowledge.
Part of the esteemed series on surgical techniques, Colon and Rectal Surgery: Abdominal Operations offers comprehensive insights into both traditional and modern methods in colon and rectal surgery. This second edition is meticulously designed to equip practitioners with the knowledge needed to perform a wide range of surgical procedures. With expertly crafted chapters, it covers everything from basic techniques to complex operations, ensuring that readers have access to the latest advancements in the field.
The book features contributions from leading surgeons who share their expertise and preferred methods, providing step-by-step guidance on a variety of procedures. Each chapter is enriched with clear, full-color illustrations that enhance understanding and offer visual support for each technique. The material is presented in a clinically relevant manner, making it accessible for both novice and experienced surgeons alike.
New to this edition are 14 chapters that delve into innovative procedures, including robotic techniques and advanced resections. The Colon and Rectal Surgery: Abdominal Operations serves as a vital resource for anyone seeking to refine their skills and stay updated on current practices in colorectal surgery. With a focus on real-world application, this book is an essential addition to the library of any surgical professional.
"This is an update of a 2012 atlas of open, laparoscopic, and robotic abdominal colorectal surgery that covers all aspects of colon and rectal resections and reconstructions using accepted techniques. There are many high quality pictures and medical illustrations, bullet points on the surgical approach, short summaries on recovery and complications, and reviews of current literature at the end of every chapter. An accompanying ebook replicates the print version.
The purpose it to instruct and serve as a reference on all commonly performed intra-abdominal procedures. The book meets the objectives beautifully, and is a spectacular surgical atlas of contemporary abdominal colorectal surgery.
The audience is practicing colorectal surgeons or general surgeons performing a high volume of colorectal surgery. It is a great technical learning resource for residents and fellows. The book meets the needs of the intended audience and the authors are master surgeons and experts in the field of colon and rectal surgery.
The book covers the following operations: open, laparoscopic, and robotic right colectomy, left colectomy, low anterior resection, abdominoperineal resection, total colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis, total proctocolectomy (including restorative ileal pouch-anal anastomosis), pelvic exenteration, colostomy and ileostomy creation and post-stoma complications, colostomy takedown, strictureplasty, hernia repair, and rectal prolapse repair. Most chapters include high quality medical illustrations and/or operative photographs. Each chapter is followed by a short summary of outcomes and available data, complete with references. There is a glossary at the end of the book.
This book and website are of high quality, very useful for the intended audience, and of superb clinical value.”
Weighted Numerical Score: 85 - 3 Stars
Doodys Publishers' Club, June 2018
ISBN: 9781496347237
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 2132g
688 pages
2nd edition