Principles and Practice of Surgery for the Colon, Rectum, and Anus, Third Edition

Philip H. Gordon, Santhat Nivatvongs

Essential Considerations. Surgical Anatomy. Physiology. Diagnosis. Preoperative and Postoperative Management. Local Anesthesia in Anorectal Surgery. Pharmacology of Anorectal Preparations. Electrosurgery and Laser Surgery: Basic Applications. Anorectal Disorders. Hemorrhoids. Fissure-in-Ano. Anorectal Abscesses and Fistula-in-Ano. Pilonidal Disease. Perianal Dermatologic Disease. Condyloma Acuminatum. Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Anal Incontinence. Rectovaginal Fistula. Retrorectal Tumors. Perianal and Anal Canal Neoplasms. Per Anal and Transanal Techniques. Ambulatory Procedures. Colorectal Disorders. Rectal Procidentia. Benign Neoplasms of the Colon and Rectum. Malignant Neoplasms of the Colon. Malignant Neoplasms of the Rectum. Large Bowel Carcinoma: Screening, Surveillance, and Follow-up. Ulcerative Colitis. Crohn's Disease. Diverticular Disease of the Colon. Volvulus of the Colon. Mesenteric Vascular Diseases. Radiation Injuries to the Small and Large Intestine. Intestinal Stomas. Constipation. Problem-Oriented Approach to Colorectal Disease. Traumatic Injuries. Complications of Colonic Disease and Their Management. Complications of Anorectal and Colorectal Operations. Unexpected Intraoperative Findings. Minimally Invasive Surgery. Laparoscopic Colon and Rectal Surgery. Etcetera. Miscellaneous Entities.