Περιγραφή
Colorectal Surgery, second edition, is the essential guide for general surgical trainees preparing for the FRCS examination, as well as a quick-reference for clinicians working in the field. Providing a concise and evidence-based overview of colorectal surgery, this resource covers the diagnosis, management, and treatment of colorectal conditions.
Extensively updated to reflect recent innovations in surgical practice, this edition covers new topics such as robotic surgery, complete mesocolic excision, capsule colonoscopy, and the role of qFIT in lower GI investigations. The oncology and inflammatory bowel disease chapters have been revised to reflect new understanding of the genetic aspects of IBD as well as novel therapeutic agents. Management of benign colorectal disease has also been revised to reflect current approaches to rectal prolapse and haemorrhoidal disease including updated guidelines for functional bowel conditions.
- Comprehensive coverage of all aspects of colorectal conditions in a succint and easy to read format
- Contains over 200 figures to illustrate the procedures and anatomy described
- Closely mapped to the curriculum of the ISCP, ACPGBI, and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
New to this Edition:
- The chapter on Colorectal Malignancy has been extensively revised to include updated surgical and oncological management.
- The Inflammatory Bowel Disease chapter reflects new understanding of the genetic aspects of IBD as well as novel therapeutic agents.
- New diagnostic pathways such as qFIT and colon capsule have been included.
- New surgical techniques including Robotic surgery and complete mesocolic excision has been reviewed.
- This new edition reflects to management pathways for benign colorectal conditions such as rectal prolapse, haemorrhoidal disease and functional bowel conditions
