Operative Colorectal Surgery

A definitive review of surgical diseases that affect the colon, rectum, anus, and perineum. This clinical text emphasizes the preoperative preparation, planning of surgical strategies, performance of the operation, and the postoperative care specific for each operation on the large bowel--all supplemented with excellent illustrations. Plus, potential pitfalls are discussed, along with various pathophysiologic, etiologic, and clinical presentations accompanying the descriptions of the operative procedures when appropriate.