James W. Fleshman

Master the full range of colorectal procedures performed today with Atlas of Surgical Techniques for the Colon, Rectum, and Anus. In this volume in the Surgical Techniques Atlas Series, top authorities provide expert, step-by-step guidance on surgery of the large bowel, rectum, and anus - including both open and closed approaches for many procedures - to help you expand your repertoire and hone your clinical skills. Easily review normal anatomy and visualize the step-by-step progression of each procedure thanks to more than 600 detailed anatomic line drawings and clinical photographs. Master both open and laparoscopic techniques for numerous surgeries, such as abdominal perineal resection, abdominal colectomy, and low anterior resection. Apply the latest developments in colorectal surgery, including restorative and reconstructive techniques (such as pelvic floor reconstruction after abdominal perineal resection or sacrectomy) and the newest procedures in transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM). Effectively interpret preoperative and postoperative imaging studies for improved decision making and outcomes. Avoid complications with pearls and pitfalls from the authors for every technique. Access the entire text online and download all the images at www.expertconsult.com.

Part of the highly respected Master Techniques in Surgery series, Colon and Rectal Surgery: Abdominal Operations, 2nd Edition, provides the authoritative, up-to-date guidance you need to master both traditional techniques and innovative new procedures in colon and rectal surgery. Covering both basic and advanced procedures, this edition contains superbly illustrated, expertly written chapters covering virtually any colorectal surgical technique likely to be performed today. Each contributing author presents a real-world viewpoint on a particular surgery, and outstanding full-color illustrations provide visual support for every procedure.Presents easy-to-digest, clinically relevant material from world-renowned colon and rectal surgeons who explain their preferred techniques step by step, including indications and contraindications, preoperative planning, postoperative management, outcomes, complications, and follow-up.Covers left and right colon resections performed open and laparoscopically, colectomies, proctocolectomies, abdominoperianal resections, restorative and reconstructive techniques for proctocolectomy and pelvis reconstruction, stomal complications, treatment of rectal prolapse, ventral hernia repair, and small bowel strictureplasty.Includes 14 all-new chapters:Transanal Total Mesorectal ExcisionRobotic Total Colectomy with Ileorectal AnastomosisRobotic Total ProctocolectomyRobotic Restorative ProctocolecotmyRobotic Abdominoperineal ResectionExtended Extralevator Abdominoperineal ResectionIleal Conduit Construction After Exenteration (Bricker Conduit)Posterior Sacrectomy and Reconstruction with AllodermOpen Resection RectopexyRobotic RectopexyLaparoscopic Ventral Mesh RectopexyParastomal Hernia: Laparoscopic Ventral RepairRobotic Ventral Hernia RepairVentral Hernia: Component Separation TechniqueEnrich Your eBook Reading Experience with Enhanced Video, Audio and Interactive Capabilities!Read directly on your preferred device(s ), such as computer, tablet, or smartphoneEasily convert to audiobook , powering your content with natural language text-to-speechAdapt for unique reading needs , supporting learning disabilities, visual/auditory impairments, second-language or literacy challenges, and more

This issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics devoted to Laparoscopic Approaches in Oncology is Guest Edited by Dr. James Fleshman from the Washington University in St Louis, Missouri. Article topics in this issue include: Lap Colectomy for Colon Cancer; Lap Proctectomy for Rectal Cancer; Lap Resection of Liver for Cancer; Lap Pancreatectomy; Lap Whipple for Pancreatic Cancer; Lap Gastrectomy; Lap Adrenalectomy; Lap Nephrectomy; Lap Prostatectomy; Laparoscopic Robotic Thyroidectomy; and VATS for Lung Cancer.