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Medical Colon & Rectal

Gordon and Nivatvongs' Principles and Practice of Surgery for the Colon, Rectum, and Anus

by (author) David E. Beck, Steven D. Wexner & Janice F. Rafferty

Publisher
Thieme Medical Publishers
Initial publish date
Dec 2018
Category
Colon & Rectal, Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781626234291
    Publish Date
    Dec 2018
    List Price
    $486.5

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The most comprehensive and authoritative reference available today on colorectal surgery

This revised fourth edition ofGordon and Nivatvongs' Principles and Practice of Surgery for the Colon, Rectum, and Anusedited by David Beck, Steven Wexner, and Janice Rafferty strikes a perfect balance between evidence-based medicine, in-depth details, and clinical pearls. The result is a highly engaging and authoritative tome in the grand tradition of Philip Gordon and Santhat Nivatvongs. Building on the widely acclaimed previous editions' reputation for superb quality and reader-friendliness, the fourth edition includes contributions from an expanded cadre of internationally known experts.

Significant advances have been made in this field since the third edition was published. The latest diagnostic modalities are 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 full spectrum of anorectal diseases, colorectal disorders, trauma, unexpected challenges, and complications. Among the additions are expanded 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-seven chapters cover a wide array of gastrointestinal disorders such as fecal incontinence, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, diverticulitis, carcinomas, and other malignant lesions
  • A multidisciplinary team approach to rectal cancer encompasses rectal cancer protocol MRI, synoptic reporting, and various neoadjuvant therapy protocols
  • The use of cutting-edge approaches including laparoscopy, robotics, hyperbaric oxygen, and radiofrequency tissue remodeling
  • Superb full-color plates, illustrations, photographs, diagrams, detailed tables, graphics, and surgical videos elucidate underlying disease and management

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

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

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