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Offering comprehensive coverage of all diseases and conditions affecting the colon, rectum, and anus, Steele?s Colon and Rectal Surgery provides authoritative guidance on the full range of today?s operative procedures. Edited by Dr. Scott R. Steele, Chairman of the Department of Colorectal Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, and section editors Drs. Justin A. Maykel, Amy L. Lightner, and Joshua I.S. Bleier, this new reference contains 81 concise, tightly focused chapters that take you step by step through each procedure, guided by the knowledge and expertise of key leaders in the field from across the world. - Includes comprehensive coverage of the latest laparoscopic, robotic, and open diagnostic and surgical management techniques in all areas of colon and rectal surgery - Each chapter includes insightful section editor commentary throughout and concludes with a senior editor commentary written by Dr. Steele - Features a full-color design with hundreds of unique, detailed illustrations and photographs depicting the steps in today?s operative procedures Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience - Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. - Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

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This is the definitive book in colorectal surgery and the diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus in general. It is an exhaustive reference that spans the history of the subject right up to the most current and contemporary treatments and research. As is well known, everything is covered in this book. The now classic historical vignettes are a terrific addition and a fantastic distraction as one pours thorough content-laden pages. The index is exhaustive, as it must be to handle the breadth of information. This is a fantastic edition of a legendary book. The addition of guest editors is seamless. This is a necessary and essential part of the library of all surgeons. Doody's Reviews John C. Byrn, MD(University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics) Weighted Numerical Score: 100 - 5 Stars! Established for over 25 years and now in its 6th Edition, Corman's Colon and Rectal Surgery has been thoroughly updated and abundantly illustrated to provide comprehensive coverage of all diseases and conditions affecting the colon, rectum, and anus. Step-by-step instructions on current operative procedures used to treat these disorders are underscored by the authoritative knowledge and expertise of leaders in the field. Three co-editors of international repute have participated in the creation of this updated volume, but the hand of Dr. Corman can be recognized throughout. The biographic sketches have been considerably expanded. This gold standard reference, often referred to as the 'Bible' of the specialty, includes thorough reviews of anatomy, physiology, and related medical topics, as well as an extensive section on diagnostic studies, with a focus on the latest imaging modalities. New to this edition are a full-colour interior design that includes unique, detailed art depicting the steps in today's operative procedures and comprehensive coverage of the latest laparoscopic diagnostic and surgical management techniques in all areas of the specialty. This is an in-depth and comprehensive textbook. There are many descriptions of historical operations and interesting short descriptions of famous surgeons and their contributions to medicine. The references are up-to-date and it is well-written and very informative. Overall it is comprehensive, authoritative and clearly written. --BMA Medical Book Awards Reviewer, 2013 BMA Medical Book Awards

"""This is the definitive book in colorectal surgery and the diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus in general. It is an exhaustive reference that spans the history of the subject right up to the most current and contemporary treatments and research."" ""As is well known, everything is covered in this book. The now classic historical vignettes are a terrific addition and a fantastic distraction as one pours thorough content-laden pages. The index is exhaustive, as it must be to handle the breadth of information."" ""This is a fantastic edition of a legendary book. The addition of guest editors is seamless. This is a necessary and essential part of the library of all surgeons."" Doody's Reviews John C. Byrn, MD(University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics) Weighted Numerical Score: 100 - 5 Stars! Established for over 25 years and now in its 6th Edition, Corman's Colon and Rectal Surgery has been thoroughly updated and abundantly illustrated to provide comprehensive coverage of all diseases and conditions affecting the colon, rectum, and anus. Step-by-step instructions on current operative procedures used to treat these disorders are underscored by the authoritative knowledge and expertise of leaders in the field. Three co-editors of international repute have participated in the creation of this updated volume, but the hand of Dr. Corman can be recognized throughout. The biographic sketches have been considerably expanded. This gold standard reference, often referred to as the 'Bible' of the specialty, includes thorough reviews of anatomy, physiology, and related medical topics, as well as an extensive section on diagnostic studies, with a focus on the latest imaging modalities. New to this edition are a full-colour interior design that includes unique, detailed art depicting the steps in today's operative procedures and comprehensive coverage of the latest laparoscopic diagnostic and surgical management techniques in all areas of the specialty. ""This is an in-depth and comprehensive textbook. There are many descriptions of historical operations and interesting short descriptions of famous surgeons and their contributions to medicine. The references are up-to-date and it is well-written and very informative. Overall it is comprehensive, authoritative and clearly written."" --BMA Medical Book Awards Reviewer, 2013 BMA Medical Book Awards"

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