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The ASCRS Textbook of Colon and Rectal Surgery

  • Provides videos that give the reader an upfront look into technical aspects of colorectal surgery
  • Format follows that of both a “how to” manual as well as an algorithm-based guide
  • Authors provide “tips and tricks” utilized in the management of these complex surgical challenges

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Table of contents (72 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xx
  2. Perioperative/Endoscopy

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. Anatomy and Embryology of the Colon, Rectum, and Anus

      • Joseph C. Carmichael, Steven Mills
      Pages 3-27
    3. Colonic Physiology

      • Glenn T. Ault, Jennifer S. Beaty
      Pages 29-40
    4. Anorectal Physiology

      • Pasithorn A. Suwanabol, Scott E. Regenbogen
      Pages 41-50
    5. Endoscopy

      • Matthew D. Zelhart, Brian R. Kann
      Pages 51-77
    6. Endoscopic Management of Polyps and Endolumenal Surgery

      • William Forrest Johnston, Emre Gorgun
      Pages 79-93
    7. Preoperative Evaluation in Colorectal Patients

      • Ron G. Landmann, Todd D. Francone
      Pages 95-120
    8. Optimizing Outcomes with Enhanced Recovery

      • Julie Thacker, Nancy Morin
      Pages 121-139
    9. General Postoperative Complications

      • Daniel I. Chu, David J. Maron
      Pages 141-155
    10. Anastomotic Construction

      • H. David Vargas, David A. Margolin
      Pages 157-187
    11. Anastomotic Complications

      • Charles M. Friel, Cindy J. Kin
      Pages 189-206
  3. Anorectal Disease

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 207-207
    2. Hemorrhoids

      • Jennifer S. Davids, Timothy J. Ridolfi
      Pages 209-229
    3. Anal Fissure and Anal Stenosis

      • V. Liana Tsikitis, Slawomir Marecik
      Pages 231-248
    4. Cryptoglandular Abscess and Fistula

      • Eric K. Johnson, Greta Bernier
      Pages 249-269
    5. Rectourethral and Complex Fistulas: Evaluation and Management

      • Jan Rakinic, W. Brian Perry
      Pages 271-280
    6. Rectovaginal Fistula

      • Brooke H. Gurland, Jon D. Vogel
      Pages 281-291
    7. Pilonidal Disease and Hidradenitis Suppurativa

      • Anuradha R. Bhama, Bradley R. Davis
      Pages 293-310
    8. Dermatology and Pruritus Ani

      • Konstantin Umanskiy, Evangelos Messaris
      Pages 311-322

About this book

This book serves as a valuable resource for surgeons and health care providers at all stages of their career caring for patients with colorectal disease. This edition provides all newly written chapters, organized around the “pillars” of colorectal disease: perioperative (including endoscopy); anorectal disease; benign disease (including inflammatory bowel disease); malignancy; pelvic floor disorders; and a “miscellaneous” section that covers aspects both inside and beyond the operating room. Chapters are formatted to follow that of a “how to” manual as well as an algorithm-based guide to allow the reader to understand the thought process behind a proposed treatment strategy. By making use of evidence-based recommendations, each chapter includes not only background information and diagnostic/therapeutic guidelines, but also provides operative technical details and perioperative “tips and tricks” that are utilized in the management of these complex surgical challenges. Chapters also include the assessment of risk and methods utilized to minimize perioperative complications. In addition, the book incorporates sections covering the medical and surgical therapies for abdominal, pelvic and anorectal disease.      
Written by experts in the field from around the world, The ASCRS Textbook of Colon and Rectal Surgery 4th Edition exposes the many critical gaps in our knowledge base and inspires the next generation to answer them through thoughtful and high level scientific inquiry.      

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, USA

    Scott R. Steele, Tracy L. Hull

  • University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, USA

    Neil Hyman

  • Department of Surgery, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, USA

    Justin A. Maykel

  • Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA

    Thomas E. Read

  • Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Ochsner Clinic, New Orleans, USA

    Charles B. Whitlow

About the editors

Scott R. Steele
Chairman, Department of Colorectal Surgery 
Rupert B. Turnbull, M.D. Endowed Chair in Colorectal Surgery
Cleveland  Clinic
Cleveland OH
USA

Tracy L. Hull
Professor of Surgery
Cleveland Clinic
Department of Colorectal Surgery
Cleveland, OH
USA

Neil Hyman
Professor of Surgery
Co-Director, Center for Digestive Disease 
Chief, Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery 
University of Chicago Medical Center 
Chicago, IL
USA

Justin A. Maykel 
Professor of Surgery 
Chief, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery 
University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center 
Worcester, MA
USA

Thomas E. Read
Cracchiolo Family Professor of Surgery
Chief, Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery
University of Florida College of Medicine
Gainesville, FL
USA

Charles B. Whitlow
Chairman, Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery 
Ochsner Clinic 
New Orleans, LA
USA



Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: The ASCRS Textbook of Colon and Rectal Surgery

  • Editors: Scott R. Steele, Tracy L. Hull, Neil Hyman, Justin A. Maykel, Thomas E. Read, Charles B. Whitlow

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-66049-9

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-66048-2Published: 04 May 2022

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-66051-2Published: 04 May 2023

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-66049-9Published: 20 November 2021

  • Edition Number: 4

  • Number of Pages: XX, 1216

  • Number of Illustrations: 80 b/w illustrations, 508 illustrations in colour

  • Additional Information: Jointly published with The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Arlington Heights, IL, USA

  • Topics: Colorectal Surgery, General Surgery, Surgical Oncology

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eBook USD 79.99
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  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 109.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 139.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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