Springer Coloproctology (Springer Specialist Surgery Series)

Edited and authored by outstanding surgeons in their fields, this book brings the reader expertise in surgery and management across the various conditions encountered in colorproctology. It is an essential guide to complex procedures in this specialty. Review From the reviews:“This concise book explores the most technically difficult and debatable aspects of colon and rectal surgery. … It is targeted at residents in training and practicing surgeons, but, in my estimation, the most appropriate audience is practicing colon and rectal specialists. … This is an excellent reference, providing expert opinion and relevant and current references in addressing … most advanced issues in colorectal surgery. I will use this as a starting point in tackling the most difficult problems my patients present.” (John C. Byrn, Doody’s Review Service, June, 2010)“Edited and written by a team of experts in their respective fields with 57 illustrations this is essentially an educational manual with an algorithm approach and valuable reading for trainees in coloproctology … . The editors set out to address some of the most difficult and controversial problems as well as new areas of development for practitioners of colorectal surgery. It will be invaluable as a reference source and guide for those who are seeking practical information about complex procedures.” (ICS News, Vol. 7 (1), January, 2011) From the Back Cover Coloproctology is an essential aid for those who need a practical understanding of particularly complex procedures in this specialty.Edited and authored by outstanding surgeons in their fields, this book brings the reader expertise in surgery and management across the various conditions encountered in colorproctology, from Sigmoid Diverticulitis to colorectal cancer. Didactic in its approach, this book is key reading for trainees in coloproctology as well as senior surgical coloproctologists who wish to extend their knowledge of this important field. About the Author Andrew P. Zbar, MB BS, FRCS (Ed.), FRCS (Gen.), FRACS, FCCS Professor of General and Colorectal Surgery Queen Elizabeth Hospital Barbados 2002-PRESENT. Trained in Australia in General Surgery 1978-1993. Postgraduate colorectal work in anorectal physiology and colorectal cancer immunology and immunotherapy London Hammersmith Hospital 1993-1999. Co-Director of Coloproctology at Kaplan Hospital Tel Aviv 2000-2002. Specialist areas of interest are in functional anorectal disorders, colorectal cancer immunology and imaging of complex anorectal disorders.Steven D Wexner, MD, FACS, FRCS, FRCSED, Chair, Advisory Council for Colon and Rectal Surgery (1998-2003), American College of Surgeons; Chair (2003), Intl Committee, Chair (2003), Intl Advisory Committee, Chair (2003), Membership Committee, Program Committee (2003), American Society for Colon and Rectal Surgeons; In 1993 helped establish the Young Surgeons Committee which offers an exchange program with the Association of Coloproctology of GB & Ireland; Ed Board of Diseases of the Colon & Rectum.John S.P. Lumley, MS, FRCS, DMCC, FMAA(Hon), FGA, Professor of Vascular Surgery, University of London, Civilian Consultant to the Royal Navy in Vascular Surgery; Honorary Consultant Surgeon, St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London, UK