Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Surgery

This atlas, containing a wealth of clear operative images, is designed to enable trainee surgeons to visualize the surgical field for procedures specific to open colorectal surgery, thereby facilitating understanding and learning of surgical techniques and avoidance of intra- and postoperative complications. Step-by-step guidance is provided for a wide range of procedures to the colon, rectum, pelvic floor, anus, and anal canal, in each case paying meticulous attention to surgical anatomy. The full range of potential indications for open surgery is considered, including benign and malignant tumors, inflammatory bowel disease, appendicitis, diverticulitis, hemorrhoids, anal fistulas, and rectal prolapse, among others. Whenever considered necessary, additional line drawings are included to aid comprehension of particular steps in the surgery. Readers seeking to improve their comprehension of surgical anatomy and how to perform these operative procedures will find the atlas to be an unparalleled source of information and assistance. A complementary book from the same authors focuses on laparoscopic colorectal surgery.

This atlas, containing a wealth of clear operative images, is designed to enable trainee surgeons to visualise the surgical field for procedures specific to laparoscopic colorectal surgery, thereby facilitating understanding and learning of surgical techniques and avoidance of intra- and postoperative complications. Step-by-step guidance is provided for a wide range of procedures employed in patients with benign and malignant tumours, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease, rectal prolapse and other conditions. Examples include right colectomy techniques, sigmoid colectomy, left hemicolectomy, total colectomy, panproctocolectomy, total mesorectal excision, Hartmann’s procedure and its reversal and rectopexy. Throughout, meticulous attention is paid to surgical anatomy. Whenever considered necessary, additional line drawings are included to aid comprehension of particular steps in the surgery. Readers seeking to improve their comprehension of surgical anatomy and how to perform these operative procedures will find the atlas to be an unparalleled source of information and assistance. A complementary book from the same authors focuses on open colorectal surgery.

This atlas, containing a wealth of clear operative images, is designed to enable trainee surgeons to visualise the surgical field for procedures specific to open colorectal surgery, thereby facilitating understanding and learning of surgical techniques and avoidance of intra- and postoperative complications. Step-by-step guidance is provided for a wide range of procedures to the colon, rectum, pelvic floor, anus and anal canal, in each case paying meticulous attention to surgical anatomy. The full range of potential indications for open surgery is considered, including benign and malignant tumours, inflammatory bowel disease, appendicitis, diverticulitis, hemorrhoids, anal fistulas and rectal prolapse among others. Whenever considered necessary, additional line drawings are included to aid comprehension of particular steps in the surgery. Readers seeking to improve their understanding of surgical anatomy and how to perform these operative procedures will find the atlas to be an unparalleled source of information and assistance. A complementary book from the same authors focuses on laparoscopic colorectal surgery.

Gastrointestinal surgery, also known as digestive system surgery can be classified into two parts, i.e., upper gastrointestinal surgery and lower gastrointestinal surgery. Upper gastrointestinal surgery (GI) is a practice of surgery which is concerned with the upper parts of the gastrointestinal tract. The tasks performed by an upper GI surgeon include esophagectomy, liver resection and pancreaticoduodenectomy. Lower gastrointestinal surgery, also known as lower GI surgery is a practice of surgery concerned with colorectal surgery as well as surgery of the small intestine. A lower GI surgeon usually deals with colectomy and low or ultralow resections for rectal cancer. This book contains some path-breaking studies related to gastrointestinal surgery. It discusses the fundamental as well as modern approaches of gastrointestinal surgery. This book includes contributions of experts and doctors which will provide innovative insights to readers

Surgeries related to the upper gastrointestinal tract as well as the lower gastrointestinal tract are under the scope of gastrointestinal surgery. The practice of surgery whose focus of study is on the upper parts of the gastrointestinal tract is called upper gastrointestinal surgery or upper GI surgery. Lower gastrointestinal surgery or lower GI surgery is the type of surgery which is concerned with colorectal surgery and the surgery of the small intestine. The main operations performed by upper GI surgeons include liver resection, pancreaticoduodenectomy and esophagectomy, whereas, lower GI surgeons perform operations like colectomy and low or ultralow resections for rectal cancer. This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of gastrointestinal surgery. It includes some of the vital pieces of work being conducted across the world, on various topics related to gastrointestinal surgery. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book.

The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is the organ system comprising of the mouth, esophagus, stomach and intestines as well as the liver, pancreas and gallbladder. This system is responsible for the ingestion, digestion and absorption of food and its nutrients. Various disorders and conditions affect the gastrointestinal tract such as inflammations, infections and cancer. Many of these conditions require surgery. Gastrointestinal surgery can be upper or lower GI surgery. Upper GI surgery is characterized by its complexity and may include procedures such as liver resection, pancreaticoduodenectomy and esophagectomy. Lower GI surgery is performed on the lower GI tract, and includes surgical procedures performed on the small intestine, rectum, anus and colon. Some of the common procedures included in lower GI surgery are colectomy and colorectal surgery. This book contains some path-breaking studies in gastrointestinal surgery. Also included herein is a detailed explanation of the various surgical techniques and procedures employed in the management of GI disorders. The topics covered herein offer the readers new insights in gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery.

The gastrointestinal tract is responsible for the assimilation of food and expulsion of wastes in the form of feces. Various organs are responsible for these functions, including mouth, the esophagus, stomach and intestines. Gastrointestinal surgery can be classified into two parts, i.e., upper gastrointestinal surgery and lower gastrointestinal surgery. Upper gastrointestinal surgery is the practice of surgery which focuses on the upper parts of the gastrointestinal tract. Lower gastrointestinal surgery is the type of surgery which is concerned with colorectal surgery and the surgery of the small intestine. This book unravels the recent studies in the field of gastrointestinal surgery. It will also provide interesting topics for research which interested readers can take up. Researchers, doctors and students in the field of gastroenterology will be assisted by this book.

The surgeon who desires an atlas of techniques covering operations on the colon and rectum almost surely prefers a concise volume rather than an encyclopedic compilation of the innumerable procedures that have been described in the literature. This book includes the operations that have proved to be useful and have survived the test of time. They now are in general use in the Massachusetts General Hospital. Space limitations have necessitated exclusion of detailed illustrations of a number of infrequently performed procedures, such as pelvic exenter ation for cancer of the rectum. In such instances bibliographic references have been provided for ready reference. The bibliography emphasizes recent contributions because they are easily available to the reader. Critical comments by the authors concerning certain technical pro cedures may be due to personal bias and certainly do not imply that the alternative methods are undesirable. Furthermore, the brevity of discus sion of anatomy, physiology, and pathology and the neglect of details of medical therapy of numerous colorectal diseases must be attributed to the fact that this volume is directed primarily toward the practicing surgeon. Thanks are due to the artists Mrs. Edith Tagrin and Mr. Robert Galla, and to Miss Evelyn Hall for help in the preparation of the manuscript. Claude E. Welch, M.D. Leslie W. Ottinger, M.D. John P. Welch, M.D. .