Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery

From The Critics

Reviewer: John F. Sweeney, MD(University of Michigan Medical School)
Description: This is a thorough discussion of the indications and contraindications for the treatment of colorectal disorders using laparoscopic techniques.
Purpose: The purpose is to offer a discussion of the indications and contraindications for laparoscopic surgery. A global perspective is offered on these important issues.
Audience: This book is written for a broad array of health professionals. It will be a valuable resource for colorectal surgeons and general surgeons with an interest in colorectal disorders, as well as surgical residents and fellows, medical students, and perioperative nursing personnel. In my view, it will be most applicable for the practicing general or colorectal surgeon.
Features: The potential use of laparoscopy for a variety of colorectal disorders is described in 25 chapters. Controversial topics covered in this section include the port site recurrence following laparoscopic colectomy for colon cancer, intracorpeal anastomotic technique, and the impact of laparoscopic colorectal surgery on immune function. The final 15 chapters are authored by world acclaimed experts offering a unique international view of laparoscopic applications to colorectal surgery. There are an appropriate number of illustrations and black-and-white photographs. Color copies of each black-and-white illustration are collated in a single section for easy reference.
Assessment: This is an outstanding contribution in the field of laparoscopic colorectal surgery. It is a well organized, thorough review that will serve as an excellent resource for any surgeon with an interest in colorectal surgery.

John F. Sweeney

This is a thorough discussion of the indications and contraindications for the treatment of colorectal disorders using laparoscopic techniques. The purpose is to offer a discussion of the indications and contraindications for laparoscopic surgery. A global perspective is offered on these important issues. This book is written for a broad array of health professionals. It will be a valuable resource for colorectal surgeons and general surgeons with an interest in colorectal disorders, as well as surgical residents and fellows, medical students, and perioperative nursing personnel. In my view, it will be most applicable for the practicing general or colorectal surgeon. The potential use of laparoscopy for a variety of colorectal disorders is described in 25 chapters. Controversial topics covered in this section include the port site recurrence following laparoscopic colectomy for colon cancer, intracorpeal anastomotic technique, and the impact of laparoscopic colorectal surgery on immune function. The final 15 chapters are authored by world acclaimed experts offering a unique international view of laparoscopic applications to colorectal surgery. There are an appropriate number of illustrations and black-and-white photographs. Color copies of each black-and-white illustration are collated in a single section for easy reference. This is an outstanding contribution in the field of laparoscopic colorectal surgery. It is a well organized, thorough review that will serve as an excellent resource for any surgeon with an interest in colorectal surgery.

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Provides an analytical assessment of the current indications for the surgery and reviews the results of various procedures, addressing basic principles, pathology, procedures, and adjuncts to laparoscopy. Also, practitioners from around the world summarize the opinions of their colleagues on the efficacy of laparoscopy in managing colorectal disease. Chapters discuss such aspects as preoperative management; instrumentation and emerging techniques; the laparoscopic management of colon and rectal carcinomas, diverticular disease, rectal prolapse, bowel obstruction, polypoid disease; and identifying and managing complications. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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