Colorectal Surgery Print & enhanced E-Book
A Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice
- 4th Edition - November 5, 2009
- Latest edition
- Editor: Robin K. S. Phillips
- Language: English
Ever since the publication of the first edition in 1997, the Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice series has met the needs of surgeons in higher training and practising co… Read more
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Ever since the publication of the first edition in 1997, the Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice series has met the needs of surgeons in higher training and practising consultants by providing contemporary, evidence-based information on the sub-specialist areas relevant to their general surgical practice. All eight volumes are thoroughly edited and supported by evidence-based references to support key recommendations. This new Fourth Edition brings together the relevant state-of-the-art specialist information that the editors and authors consider important for the practising sub-specialist general surgeon. Purchase of a print book also includes a downloadable version of the eBook.
- A standardised approach is used across the series to provide up-to-date information in a way that will be consistent and familiar to the reader.
- Each volume gives a current and concise summary of the key topics within each major surgical sub-specialty.
- Each volume highlights evidence-based practice both in the text and by also identifying the key papers in the extensive list of references at the end of every chapter.
• Surgical residents preparing for the board exams in specific specialties.
• Busy surgeons in practice who wish to keep up-to-date with the latest developments and evidence-based practice in their specialty.
• Colonoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy
• Inherited bowel cancer
• Colonic cancer
• Rectal cancer
• Adjuvant therapy for colorectal cancer
• Anal cancer
• Diverticular disease
• Ulcerative colitis
• Crohn’s disease
• Incontinence
• Functional problems and their surgical management
• Functional problems and their medical management
• Anal fistula: evaluation and management
• Minor anorectal conditions
• Sexually transmitted diseases and the anorectum
• Laparoscopic surgery and enhanced recovery programmes in colorectal disease
• Intestinal failure
• Index
***2010 BMA Book Awards - Highly Commended Surgical specialties category***
“This is an outstanding text book. Its concise chapters are expertly written with boxed latest evidence based medicine quotes to knock home what has been written.” Journal quote
"This book is extremely well referenced high lighting only the most important papers. It is beautifully illustrated. This is a worthy new addition to the series which this reviewer cannot recommend highly enough. Essential reading!"
Colorectal Disease, 2009
- Edition: 4
- Latest edition
- Published: November 5, 2009
- Language: English
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