Extensively revised, this 2nd Edition focuses exclusively on practical clinical science and advances in colon and rectal surgery. It continues to provide "expert" perspectives and essential information on current therapies-ranging from new diagnostic modalities and medical therapeutics to surgical treatment options, including minimal access surgery. Provides a "quick consultation with experts" on contemporary treatment approaches. Features 95 succinct chapters of 3 to 4 printed pages, arranged in five sections, written by leading experts. Uses a portable, easy to read format. Offers a significant value in comparison to other books on the market. Presents an excellent preparation for American Board of Surgery certification examinations New chapters address anal carcinoma · anorectal pain syndromes · fecal impaction · rectocele · preoperative evaluations · pouchitis and complications of the pelvic pouch · diverticulitis · molecular biology of colorectal cancer and implications for therapy · management of malignant polyps · pulmonary metastases from colorectal cancer · acute and chronic ischemia of the small bowel · colorectal surgery in high-risk patients · management of hemorrhage during pelvic surgery · prevention and treatment of complications of laparoscopic intestinal surgery · surgical outcomes Coverage of the hottest topics, including colitis · incontinence · pelvic floor disorders · endometriosis · Crohn's disease · neoplasms (anus/rectum/colon) · chemotherapy · laparoscopic surgery With 137 additional contributing experts