Written by many of the worlds leading colorectal surgeons, this evidence-based text investigates the risks and benefits of colorectal surgeries. By using clinical pathways, algorithms, and case discussions, the authors identify the best practices for patient safety and positive outcomes to ensure that physicians correctly recognize potential problems and carefully manage complications.
Improved Outcomes in Colon and Rectal Surgery is a must read and essential reference for all colorectal surgeons, fellows and residents, as well as those working in gastroenterology and the medico-legal profession.
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Preoperative bowel preparation |
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14 | (5) |
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Anesthesia and intraoperative positioning |
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19 | (8) |
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27 | (6) |
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Intraoperative anastomotic challenges |
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33 | (11) |
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Other intraoperative challenges |
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44 | (12) |
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Postoperative anastomotic complications |
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56 | (11) |
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General postoperative complications |
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67 | (12) |
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Care paths and optimal postop management |
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79 | (8) |
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Limitations of anorectal physiology testing |
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87 | (10) |
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Limitations of colorectal imaging studies |
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97 | (35) |
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132 | (8) |
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Laparoscopic colorectal surgery |
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140 | (8) |
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148 | (6) |
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154 | (5) |
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Quality and outcome measures |
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159 | (9) |
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168 | (10) |
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Nonoperative therapy for hemorrhoid disease |
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178 | (5) |
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Surgery and nonoperative therapy of perirectal abscesses and anal fistulas |
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183 | (16) |
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Surgery and nonoperative therapy of anal fissure |
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199 | (16) |
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Surgery for pilonidal disease and hidradenitis suppurativa |
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215 | (11) |
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Surgical treatment of fecal incontinence |
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226 | (13) |
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Surgery for rectal prolapse |
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239 | (10) |
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Operative and nonoperative therapy for diverticular disease |
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249 | (14) |
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Abdominal surgery for colorectal cancer |
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263 | (8) |
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Transanal approaches to rectal cancer |
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271 | (7) |
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Abdominoperineal resection |
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278 | (8) |
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Indications and outcomes for treatment of recurrent rectal cancer and colorectal liver and lung metastasis |
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286 | (14) |
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Chemotherapy for colon and rectal cancer |
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300 | (6) |
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Radiation therapy: Acute and late toxicity |
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306 | (12) |
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Surgery for ulcerative colitis |
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318 | (13) |
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Surgery for Crohn's disease |
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331 | (18) |
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349 | (12) |
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Operative and nonoperative therapy for chronic constipation |
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361 | (14) |
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375 | (20) |
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Urologic complications of colorectal surgery |
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Charles B Whitlow MD, Program Director, Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship Program, Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
David E Beck MD, Chairman, Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. He is president-elect of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and Editor-in-Chief of Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery and the Ochsner Journal.
David A Margolin MD, Colon and Rectal Research Director, Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. He is an Associate Editor of Diseases of the Colon and Rectum.
Terry C Hicks MD, Associate Chairman, Department of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. President of the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
Alan E Timmcke, Staff Colon and Rectal Surgeon, Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
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