Coloproctology

Genetic Approaches to Colorectal Cancer.- Multivisceral Resection in Rectal Cancer.- Colonic Stenting.- Chemotherapy Trials for Colorectal Cancer in Advanced Disease: What's the Current Hypothesis?.- Current Clinical Trials in Radiotherapy for Rectal Cancer.- Quality of Life Issues and Rectal Cancer.- Managing Presacral Tumors.- Revisional Pouch Surgery.- Surgery for Fecal Incontinence.- Recurrent Rectal Cancer.- The Surgical Management of Evacutory Dysfunction.- New Approaches in Perineal Crohn's Disease.- Complex Anal Fistula.- Rectovaginal and Rectourethral Fistula.- Surgeon-Performed Ultrasound in Proctologic Practice.- Changing Paradigms in the Treatment of Sigmoid Diverticulitis.

Andrew P. Zbar, MB BS, FRCS (Ed.), FRCS (Gen.), FRACS, FCCS Professor of General and Colorectal Surgery Queen Elizabeth Hospital Barbados 2002-PRESENT. Trained in Australia in General Surgery 1978-1993. Postgraduate colorectal work in anorectal physiology and colorectal cancer immunology and immunotherapy London Hammersmith Hospital 1993-1999. Co-Director of Coloproctology at Kaplan Hospital Tel Aviv 2000-2002. Specialist areas of interest are in functional anorectal disorders, colorectal cancer immunology and imaging of complex anorectal disorders.

Steven D Wexner, MD, FACS, FRCS, FRCSED, Chair, Advisory Council for Colon and Rectal Surgery (1998-2003), American College of Surgeons; Chair (2003), Intl Committee, Chair (2003), Intl Advisory Committee, Chair (2003), Membership Committee, Program Committee (2003), American Society for Colon and Rectal Surgeons; In 1993 helped establish the Young Surgeons Committee which offers an exchange program with the Association of Coloproctology of GB & Ireland; Ed Board of Diseases of the Colon & Rectum.

John S.P. Lumley, MS, FRCS, DMCC, FMAA(Hon), FGA, Professor of Vascular Surgery, University of London, Civilian Consultant to the Royal Navy in Vascular Surgery; Honorary Consultant Surgeon, St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London, UK

From the reviews:

"This concise book explores the most technically difficult and debatable aspects of colon and rectal surgery. ... It is targeted at residents in training and practicing surgeons, but, in my estimation, the most appropriate audience is practicing colon and rectal specialists. ... This is an excellent reference, providing expert opinion and relevant and current references in addressing ... most advanced issues in colorectal surgery. I will use this as a starting point in tackling the most difficult problems my patients present." (John C. Byrn, Doody's Review Service, June, 2010)

"Edited and written by a team of experts in their respective fields with 57 illustrations this is essentially an educational manual with an algorithm approach and valuable reading for trainees in coloproctology ... . The editors set out to address some of the most difficult and controversial problems as well as new areas of development for practitioners of colorectal surgery. It will be invaluable as a reference source and guide for those who are seeking practical information about complex procedures." (ICS News, Vol. 7 (1), January, 2011)