Colorectal surgery: a companion to specialist surgical practice (4^th Ed.)

The Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice series provides surgeons in higher training and those wanting an update with a practical reference source of the most current information on recent developments, the latest management issues and operative procedures in each of the major sub-specialties. The series is thoroughly referenced and supported by evidence-based data. The eight volumes comprising the series are written and produced to a very tight schedule allowing these aspirations to be met. In order to meet the increasing interest in Evidence-Based Medicine the authors have cited wherever available the meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials, systematic literature reviews and observational studies and have identified key references within the text that support evidence-based practice. Test sections and references are highlighted using a ‘scalpel code' to indicate the presence of evidence for the interventional procedures under discussion. The titles in the series are: Core Topics in General and Emergency Surgery Oesophagogastric Surgery Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Colorectal Surgery Breast Surgery Endocrine Surgery Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Transplantation Surgery

. Anorectal investigation
. 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

. Higher surgical trainees preparing for their final examinations.
. 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.