4th Edition
by David E. Beck (Author), Steven D. Wexner (Author), Janice F. Rafferty (Author)
The most comprehensive and authoritative reference available today on colorectal surgery
This revised fourth edition of Gordon and Nivatvongs' Principles and Practice of Surgery for the Colon, Rectum, and Anus
edited 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.
