Colorectal Surgery

Colorectal Surgery is an essential revision tool for general surgical trainees preparing for the FRCS examination, and in particular those declaring colorectal surgery as an area of special interest. It provides easy access to relevant, up-to-date information in a portable format which can be used at work or for study. All topics are covered in depth with reference given to important papers, guidelines and meta-analyses. There are sections on related specialties and basic applied anatomy, while further chapters address the presentation of colorectal disease in the outpatient clinic, a review of colorectal assessment tools, and detailed, practical information regarding the management of benign and malignant colonic and anorectal conditions. The handbook has been written specifically to address the curriculum designed and approved by the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland, the Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum Project and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. While aimed at senior trainees, Colorectal Surgery will also be of interest to new consultants wishing to update their knowledge of colorectal surgery, junior surgical trainees, specialist nurses dealing with patients with colorectal disease as well as general practitioners and allied healthcare professionals. ... [the book] covers an impressive number of topics in a concise manner, so it can certainly be used to refer to quickly in different contexts ... well written, and goes straight to the essence of the matter. Norwegian Medical Association ... the authors are to be congratulated on distilling out the topics, specifically designed to address the new curriculum designed by the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland. British Journal of Hospital Medicine The book has an easy to read informal style and uses a combination of helpful direct bullet points with simplified tables that are useful aide memoires or indeed references. Although designed for specialist trainees like other books in this series, it will also be of value to medical students and specialist nurses and many others who practice in related fields of medicine. The authors are to be congratulated on distilling out the topics, specifically designed to address the new curriculum designed by the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland. British Journal of Hospital Medicine1. Basic science; 2. Colorectal assessment; 3. Outpatient presentations; 4. Inflammatory bowel disease; 5. Benign colonic conditions; 6. Anorectal disorders; 7. Colorectal malignancy; 8. Emergency presentations; 9. Stomas; 10. Perioperative care; 11. Common operations; 12. Related specialties; Index