This full-color reference provides step-by-step instructions for the major laparoscopic colorectal procedures, and describes complications and strategies for their resolution. Each chapter begins with a detailed description of the procedures, including intra-operative difficulties and complications. The text is accompanied by a DVD which includes ...
Recommended in the Brandon/Hill selected list of print books and journals for the small medical library - April 2001 & 2003Established for over 10 years as "the gold standard in its discipline" (JAMA), Dr. Corman's classic is now in its updated and expanded Fourth Edition. With 11 new contributing authors, 11 new chapters, and over 1,000 new ...
This book presents a clear and concise story of the overall management of colorectal cancer covering causality and genetics, prevention, and surgical, chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments, with the patient at the centre. It is contemporary, scientific and hightly practical. It peers into the future in order to harness scientific innovations ...
"The ASCRS Textbook of Colon and Rectal Surgery" is the first official textbook of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) that adheres to the principals of evidence-based practice and utilizes ASCRS practice parameters. Written by top experts in the specialty, each chapter correlates with the core curriculum developed by the ...
Have You Been Diagnosed with Colon Cancer? If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with colon cancer, you're probably already experiencing the whirlwind of emotions that come with a cancer diagnosis. You're worried and frightened. You're probably full of questions. You wonder how far the disease has advanced. What tests will you go through? ...
This book is a patient-oriented guide to dealing with colorectal cancer. A question and answer format is used to cover many topics related to this disease.
Patients with perianal diseases such as dermatitis, do not just visit the dermatologist; they are seen by family doctors, internists, pediatricians, general surgeons, gynecologists, and urologists. This book is truly multi-disciplinary, introducing the surgical specialties to medical proctology and related fields. The procedures described allow ...
Dr. Lange's comprehensive overview of colorectal cancer and treatment optionsoffers detailed information using simple, concise language and a wide varietyof color photos and drawings.
A "find-it-now" point-of-care guide to colorectal surgery--complete with ICD-9 codes A Doody's Core Title! "As a busy surgical resident who is often bombarded with information from several different resources, I found this book to be a comprehensive quick reference to refresh my memory about the diagnosis, management, and operative technique ...
This atlas focuses on specific technical details of surgical procedures. The concept of this atlas is to go beyhond illustrating standard steps in an operation to focus the reader's attention on those specific techniques that enhance the safety, precision, or effectiveness of the operation. These focus points are highlighted in the text and in ...
In its first edition, "Surgery of the Colon, Rectum and Anus" established itself firmly as the gold standard definitive resource in the field. Critically acclaimed as a masterwork, John Golighers reference work of the same name finally had a worthy successor. Now, for the second edition, Michael Keighley and Norman Williams have completed the huge ...
Chassin's "Operative Strategy in Colon and Rectal Surgery" is a succinct analysis of surgical procedures for colorectal disorders. Spanning from well-established legacy procedures to the most up-to-date minimally invasive approach, this brilliantly illustrated atlas particularly discusses the theoretical basis of the operations as well as the ...
This totally revised, new edition offers concise chapters, each focusing on the treatment of a condition commonly encountered by colon and rectal surgeons, specifically surgical therapies for diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus. Chapters are written by noted authorities in the field, and the authorship of each chapter changes in each edition. ...
"Ambulatory Anorectal Surgery" is a user-friendly reference on all aspects of office-based anorectal surgery for practicing general surgeons and surgeons in training. Well-illustrated, this practical manual shows step-by-step procedures for: hemorroidectomy; repair of anal fissures; repairs of Fistula in-ano; Colonoscopy; and Pilondial cyst. The ...
"Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery, Second Edition" is fully revised and updated and reflects an authoritative, team-oriented approach to the latest state-of-the-art laparoscopic colorectal procedures and surgical techniques. Written by pioneers in the field, this text will supply surgeons with all the information necessary to accomplish advanced ...
A practical book dealing with the clinical and therapeutic aspects of anorectal lesions. A totally new edition, especially written for coloproctologic or gastroenterologic surgeons with an increasing number of precise and specific treatment modalities. Leading specialists have contributed to this comprehensive monograph. Compared to the first ...
The popular series - "A Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice" provides senior surgical trainees with a concise learning and revision source, and the practising surgeon with a regular update in a particular sub-specialty. Each volume in the series gives a current summary of the key topics within the specialty and concentrates on recent ...
The fourth most common cancer, colon and rectal cancer is diagnosed in 130,000 new cases in the U.S. each year. As with many other cancers, the treatment environment is evolving. As a patient (or the family researcher) you need up-to-date and in-depth information to participate wisely in treatment decisions. Colon & Rectal Cancer: A Comprehensive ...
Tightly organized into a super-condensed outline bulleted format, this handy, pocket-sized manual details precise, up-to-date information for diagnosis and treatment of Colorectal Cancer.Part of the Dx/Rx Series.
Recent Advances in Coloproctology provides a thorough overview of modern developments in the surgical treatment of disorders of the lower intestine including ulcerative colitis/severe acute colitis, Crohn's disease, carcinomas, haemorrhoids and anal incontinence. Recognizing that the surgeon does not work in isolation, the book also integrates ...
This monograph takes a global, multidisciplinary approach to the causes, carcinogenesis and control of colorectal cancer. Over 1000 key studies were analyzed on colorectal cancer cause, carcinogenesis, primary prevention, early detection using modern screening techniques, and surveillance after tumour excision. The key chapters include those on ...
Steven M. Powell, MD, has assembled a hands-on collection of cutting-edge molecular methods for studying colorectal tumors. These readily reproducible techniques range from gross microdissection of specimens to specific molecular analyses. Here both the novice and experienced researcher will find productive chromosomal analyses, including ...
The colon and rectum together constitute the most common site for cancer in men and second most common site for women. Part of the American Cancer Society's acclaimed "Atlas of Clinical Oncology" series, this book offers an expert overview of colon and rectal cancer. Topics covered include epidemiology, genetics, pathology and staging, endoscopy, ...
Colorectal cancer presents itself as a wide variety of lesions, from large, fungating tumors to small, malignant foci in the head of a pedunculated polyp. Treatment options, depending upon the type of tumor and its location, include tumor excision, surgical resection, colectomy, and radiation therapy.
This work offers the latest guidance on challenging and controversial aspects of colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in the US and Europe. Thousands of people are diagnosed with the disease every year and nearly half of these die as a result. As colorectal cancer is curable when detected early, a ...
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