The ASCRS Manual of Colon and Rectal Surgery

Description:

Colorectal Surgery has continued to experience tremendous growth in both the community and academic settings over the past few years. The recent increase in demand for colorectal specialists has been fueled by an overwhelming number of applications to fellowship training programs, resulting in some of the most coveted and competitive positions. Furthermore, the accumulation of experience, knowledge, and wisdom from pioneers in the field, combined with major recent technological advances, has transformed the clinical management of diseases of the colon and rectum. Colorectal Surgeons have embraced advances ranging from minimally invasive approaches for complex problems to novel training methods for future generations. Additionally, we have spearheaded innovations in the management of colorectal cancer, pelvic floor disorders, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, and anorectal conditions. Despite these improvements, there remains a seemingly never-ending mixture of complex patient disease processes and complications resulting from the care of these patients.  Even in cases where the technical challenges were managed successfully, complications or poor function may result in dramatic life-long consequences, reduced quality of life, as well as having economic implications.     The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) is the premiere professional organization of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. Three editions of the ASCRS Textbook of Colon and Rectal Surgery have been published and have proved to be extremely valuable for their wealth of general information and knowledge, providing not only background information, but also specifics regarding the more complex situations that surgeons who treat patients with colorectal disease experience on a regular basis.  An ASCRS manual was produced in in 2009 and 2014, each accompanying their original textbooks. This has been formed by abstracting the textbook into a bullet format; all figures and most tables were retained. The 3rd edition of the Textbook (published by Springer) included completely new chapters and authors. This 3rd edition of the Manual is indicated to conform to the new edition of the Textbook and incorporate newer information in the field of colon and rectal surgery.  This Manual will serve as a very useful resource for physicians and researchers dealing with diseases of the colon and rectum.  It will provide a concise yet comprehensive summary of the current status of the field that will help guide education, patient management and stimulate investigative efforts.  All chapters were written and abstracted by experts in their fields and will include the most up to date scientific and clinical information.

Table of Contents:

Part I. Perioperative/ Endoscopy

1. Anatomy and Embryology of the Colon, Rectum, and Anus

2. Colonic Physiology

3. Anal Physiology: The Physiology of Continence and Defecation

4. Endoscopy

5. Endoscopic Management of Polyps, Polypectomy, and Combined Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery

6. Preoperative Assessment of Colorectal Patients

7. Optimizing Outcomes with Enhanced Recovery

8. Postoperative Complications

9. Anastomotic Construction

10. Anastomotic Complications

Part II. Anorectal Disease

11. Approach to Anal Pain

12. Hemorrhoids

13. Anal Fissure

14. Anorectal Abscess and Fistula

15. Complex Anorectal Fistulas

16. Rectovaginal Fistula

17. Pilonidal Disease and Hidradenitis Suppurativa

18. Dermatology and Pruritus Ani

19. Sexually Transmitted Infections

20. Anal Intraepithelial Neoplasia

Part III. Malignant Disease

21. Anal Cancer

22. Presacral Tumors

23. Molecular Basis of Colorectal Cancer and Overview of Inherited Colorectal Cancer Syndromes

24. Colorectal Neoplasms: Screening and Surveillance After Polypectomy

25. Colon Cancer: Preoperative Evaluation and Staging

26. The Surgical Management of Colon Cancer

27. Rectal Cancer: Preoperative Evaluation and Staging

28. Rectal Cancer: Neoadjuvant Therapy

29. Local Excision of Rectal Neoplasia

30. Rectal Cancer: Watch and Wait

31. Proctectomy

32. Rectal Cancer Decision-Making

33. Colorectal Cancer: Postoperative Adjuvant Therapy

34. Colorectal Cancer: Surveillance After Curative-Intent Therapy

35. Colorectal Cancer: Management of Local Recurrence

36. Colorectal Cancer: Management of Stage IV Disease

37. Appendiceal Neoplasms

38. Carcinoids, GISTs, and Lymphomas of the Colon and Rectum

39. Diverticular Disease

40. Large Bowel Obstruction

41. Lower Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage

42. Endometriosis

43. Trauma of the Colon, Rectum, and Anus

44. Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Pathobiology

45. IBD Diagnosis and Evaluation

46. Medical Management of Chronic Ulcerative Colitis

47. Medical Management of Crohn’s Disease

48. Anorectal Crohn’s Disease

49. Crohn’s Disease: Surgical Management

50. Ulcerative Colitis: Surgical Management

51. Complications of the Ileal Pouch

52. Infectious Colitides

53. Clostridium difficile Infection

54. Radiation, Microscopic, and Ischemic Colitis

55. Intestinal Stoma

56. Functional Complications After Colon and Rectal Surgery

57. Common Tests for the Pelvic Floor

58. Evaluation of Constipation and Treatment of Abdominal Constipation

59. Obstructed Defecation

60. Rectal Prolapse

61. Evaluation and Treatment of FI

62. Functional Bowel Disorders for the Colorectal Surgeons

63. Middle and Anterior Compartment: Issues for the Colorectal Surgeon

Part IV. Miscellaneous

64. Pediatric Colorectal Disorders

65. Considerations for Geriatric Patients Undergoing Colorectal Surgery

66. Health-Care Economics

67. Ethical Issues in Colorectal Surgery

68. Welcome to Litigation

69. Surgical Education

70. Maintenance of Certification: Current Status and Future Considerations

71. Quality and Safety in Colon and Rectal Surgery

72. Practice Management

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