With an emphasis on the “hows and whys” of contemporary surgery,
Operative Techniques in Colon and Rectal Surgery, Second Edition, features concise, bulleted text, full-color illustrations, and intraoperative photographs to clarify exactly what to look for and how to proceed. Drawn from the larger Operative Techniques in Surgery, Second Edition, this concise, stand-alone surgical atlas, overseen by editor-in-chief Mary T. Hawn and meticulously edited by Dr. Daniel Albo, focuses on the steps of each technique, rapidly directing you to the information you need to choose the right approach for each patient, perform it successfully, and achieve the best possible results.
Provides comprehensive, step-by-step guidance on surgery of the small intestine; surgery of the colon, appendix, rectum, and anus; and rectal resections
Covers open as well as laparoscopic and robotic procedures in colon and rectal surgery, including relevant content on trauma
Features new videos, personally selected by contributing authors and editors, that accompany numerous chapters throughout the book
Contains extensive updates throughout, including new coverage of the American Board of Surgery’s SCORE Curricula for General Surgery and for Complex General Surgical Oncology
Follows the same format for each procedure: differential diagnosis, patient history and physical findings, imaging and other diagnostic studies, surgical management, techniques, pearls and pitfalls, postoperative care, outcomes, and complications
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