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Atlas of Surgical Techniques for Colon, Rectum and Anus, 1st Edition

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By James W. Fleshman, MD, FACS, Elisa H Birnbaum, MD, Steven R Hunt, MD, Matthew G Mutch, MD, Ira J Kodner, MD, Bashar Safar, MD, Courtney M. Townsend, JR,MD and B. Mark Evers, MD
Master the full range of colorectal procedures performed today with Atlas of Surgical Techniques for the Colon, Rectum, and Anus. In this volume in the Surgical Techniques Atlas Series, top authorities provide expert, step-by-step guidance on surgery ...view more

Master the full range of colorectal procedures performed today with Atlas of Surgical Techniques for the Colon, Rectum, and Anus. In this volume in the Surgical Techniques Atlas Series, top authorities provide expert, step-by-step guidance on surgery of the large bowel, rectum, and anus - including both open and closed approaches for many procedures - to help you expand your repertoire and hone your clinical skills.

ISBN :
9781416052227
Publication Date :
25-09-2012
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Master the full range of colorectal procedures performed today with Atlas of Surgical Techniques for the Colon, Rectum, and Anus. In this volume in the Surgical Techniques Atlas Series, top authorities provide expert, step-by-step guidance on surgery of the large bowel, rectum, and anus - including both open and closed approaches for many procedures - to help you expand your repertoire and hone your clinical skills.


Key Features
  • Easily review normal anatomy and visualize the step-by-step progression of each procedure thanks to more than 600 detailed anatomic line drawings and clinical photographs.
  • Master both open and laparoscopic techniques for numerous surgeries, such as abdominal perineal resection, abdominal colectomy, and low anterior resection.
  • Apply the latest developments in colorectal surgery, including restorative and reconstructive techniques (such as pelvic floor reconstruction after abdominal perineal resection or sacrectomy) and the newest procedures in transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM).
  • Effectively interpret preoperative and postoperative imaging studies for improved decision making and outcomes.
  • Avoid complications with pearls and pitfalls from the authors for every technique.
  • Access the entire text online and download all the images at www.expertconsult.com.

Author Information
By James W. Fleshman, MD, FACS, Seeger Professor and Chairman of Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Professor of Surgery, Texas A&M Health Science Center, Dallas, Texas; Elisa H Birnbaum, MD, Professor of Surgery, Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery , Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri; Steven R Hunt, MD, Assistant Professor of Surgery, Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri; Matthew G Mutch, MD, Associate Professor of Surgery, Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri; Ira J Kodner, MD, Professor of Surgery, Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri; Bashar Safar, MD, Assistant Professor of Surgery, Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri; Courtney M. Townsend, JR,MD, Professor,Robertson-Poth Distinguished Chair in General Surgery,Department of Surgery,The University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, Texas and B. Mark Evers, MD, Professor and Vice-Chair for Research, Department of Surgery, Director, Lucille P. Markey Cancer Center, Markey Cancer Foundation Endowed Chair, Physician-in-Chief, Oncology Service Line UK Healthcare, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky