Category Archives: Colon & Rectal

Transanal Stapling Techniques for Anorectal Prolapse

The time is right for a textbook addressing transanal stapling techniques for anorectal prolapse. Both stapled haemorrhoidopexy and STARR have recently enjoyed widespread exposure and their application is spreading rapidly both through Europe and the USA. However, many areas of … Continue reading

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Manual of Laparoscopic Urology

In this book every urologic procedure is described in a step by step sequence of events and the text is supplemented with innumerous Tips, colored illustrations and high definition photographs depicting the main steps of the procedures. The structure of … Continue reading

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Imaging Atlas of the Pelvic Floor and Anorectal Diseases

The goal of this atlas, edited and authored by internationally respected experts in the field, is to clearly and precisely present indications, techniques, limitations, sources of errors, and pitfalls of diverse imaging modalities. The text describes the abundant, high-quality images … Continue reading

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Principles and Practice of Surgery for the Colon, Rectum, and Anus, Third Edition

Supplying lavish color illustrations that fully detail key anatomical structures and pathology, this Third Edition encompasses the complete range of diseases encountered by colorectal surgeons in day-to-day clinical practice and spans topics related to anorectal disorders, colorectal conditions, problem-oriented approaches … Continue reading

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Atlas of Upper Gastrointestinal and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery

Atlas of Upper Gastrointestinal and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery covers in detail the technical aspects of all important procedures of the upper abdomen (esophagus, duodenum, stomach, liver, biliary system, pancreas, portal hypertension and spleen) including general, oncologic and transplantation surgery. Each chapter … Continue reading

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The ASCRS Textbook of Colon and Rectal Surgery

THE ASCRS TEXTBOOK OF COLORECTAL SURGERY is the first official textbook of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) (www.fascrs.org) that adheres to the principals of evidence-based practice and utilizes ASCRS practice parameters. Written by top experts in … Continue reading

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Rectal Prolapse: Diagnosis and Clinical Management

The pathophysiology of this disabling condition is still uncertain and its clinical and instrumental diagnostic assessment needs to be clarified. The appropriate surgical or medical approach is much debated and has never been definitively stated. The rarity of the condition … Continue reading

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Fecal Incontinence: Diagnosis and Treatment

Fecal incontinence is a frequent, distressing condition that has a devastating impact on patients’ lives. However, patients are typically embarrassed and reluctant to acknowledge this disability, so they relinquish the possibility of being cured and remain socially isolated. Since fecal … Continue reading

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Neoplasms of the Colon, Rectum, and Anus, Second Edition

Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related death in the Western World. This Second Edition analyzes the genetics, mechanisms, and development of colorectal carcinoma and supplies the latest research and recommendations on the detection, treatment, and prevention of malignancies … Continue reading

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Hirschsprung’s Disease and Allied Disorders

“Hirschsprung’s Disease and Allied Disorders” is the third edition of a comprehensive study of the neuronal disorders of the lower gastrointestinal tract in children. Important new studies and progress in research on bowel motility and motility disorders are covered in … Continue reading

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