Principles and Practice of Surgery for the Colon, Rectum, and Anus

by Philip H. Gordon

This book encompasses the complete range of diseases encountered by colorectal surgeons in day-to-day clinical practice and spans topics related to anorectal disorders, colorectal conditions, problem-oriented approaches to colorectal disease, and laparoscopic colorectal surgery. Documenting the most recent surgical developments and instrumentation methods, the book provides chapters on sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic modalities, pharmaceutical advances, and patient screening, surveillance, and follow-up care.

1354 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Dr. Philip Gordon is Director of the Division of Colorectal Surgery at the Jewish General Hospital and McGill University.

He is an internationally recognized colorectal surgeon who served as President of the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons (ASCRS) (1994-95), President of the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, and was founding President of the Canadian Society of Colorectal Surgeons (1982-86), and Vice Chairman - Advisory Council for Colon and Rectal Surgery, American College of Surgeons from 1992 to 1995.