Fundamentals of Anorectal Surgery

This book is a comprehensive and current guide to the diagnosis and treatment of the entire spectrum of anorectal diseases. It focuses mainly on anorectal problems, as anorectal pathology is often more complex and challenging for surgeons than colonic diseases.

The book covers anorectal anatomy, physiology, and embryology as a foundation to a detailed description of preoperative, intraoperative, and post-operative patient management. All surgical procedures are shown in step-by-step detail by leading surgeons and gastroenterologists.

Anorectal Anatomy and Physiology.- Patient Evaluation.- Anorectal Physiology Testing.- Congenital and Pediatric Anorectal Conditions.- Perioperative Management.- Operative and Anesthetic Techniques.- Functional Anorectal Disorders.- Rectal Prolapse and Intussusception.- Anal Incontinence.- Fistula-in-ano and Abscess.- Rectovaginal fistulas.- Rectocele and Perineal hernias.- Pruritis Ani.- Fissure-in-Ano and Anal Stenosis.- Pilonidal Disease.- Perianal Hidradenitis Suppurativa.- Hemorrhoidal Disease .-Proctalgia Fugax, Levator Syndrome, and Pelvic Pain.- Anal Neoplasms.- Rectal Carcinoma: Etiology and Evaluation.- Rectal Carcinoma: Operative Treatment.- Rectal carcinoma: Adjuvant Therapy .- Other Rectal Neoplasms.- Presacral Tumors.- Sexually Transmitted Diseases.- Pelvic Floor Disorders related to Urology and Gynecology.- Anorectal Trauma.- Ulcerative Proctitis and Anorectal Crohn’s Disease.- Other Proctitides.- Minimally Invasive Anorectal Surgery.- Nursing Considerations.