Provides concise, effective and up-to-date instructions to existing surgical instructors and consultants who require new training.
The 7th Edition has been completely revised and updated by respected experts in the field and provides a comprehensive list of new information and related resources. This includes recent advances in colon surgery, including changes in the diagnosis of colon cancer, combination therapy for rectal cancer, and transplantations in the definition and management of rectal tumors. Many new authors and co-authors have joined the team of experts. This book is part of the Companion to Special Surgery series, an excellent reference for surgical instructors and students preparing for the FRCS exam. Each volume summarizes the key concepts of each surgical specialty and provides evidence-based recommendations to support practice. Interesting and easy to follow – ideal for review or revision
Fully updated with the latest evidence of recent developments, management issues and operational procedures.
Summary of relevant research and evidence-based recommendations to support practice.
A list of eBooks with useful information to support the content
Link to recommended videos online for more learning
Some new writers
new chapters on cancer, rectal cancer, rectal tumors, Crohn’s disease, and rectal fistulas;
Changes in cancer diagnosis and stool immunohistochemistry
Transplantation, definition and management of rectal tumors