Progress in Colorectal Surgery covers a variety of topics of current interest to the colorectal specialist. Thirteen areas are covered by internationally renowned experts and include chapters on topics such as referral guidelines for rectal bleeding, difficult intra-operative problems in pelvic surgery, advances in the medical treatment of Crohn's disease, adjuvant treatment for colorectal malignancy, thorough overview of modern developments in the surgical treatment of disorders of the lower intestine including ulcerative colitis/severe acute colitis and innovations in the treatment of fecal incontinence.Recognizing that the surgeon does not work in isolation, the book also integrates recent progress in imaging techniques for the anal canal and rectum, and highlights medico-legal considerations.Aimed at current practitioners and trainees, the book discusses key concepts that will assist general surgeons and colorectal consultants in their management of patients with a broad spectrum of anorectal and colonic disorders. With a problem-oriented slant, this book is essential reading for all those with an interest in coloproctology.

Progress in Colorectal Surgery covers a variety of topics of current interest to the colorectal specialist. Recognizing that the surgeon does not work in isolation, the book integrates recent progress in imaging techniques for the anal canal and rectum, and will highlight medico-legal considerations.The book discusses key concepts that will assist general surgeons and colorectal consultants in their management of patients with a broad spectrum of anorectal and colonic disorders. It will be particularly useful to trainees approaching the final intercollegiate examination who have expressed a specialist interest in colorectal surgery. With a problem-oriented slant, this book is essential reading for all those with an interest in coloproctology.

1. The Effective and Efficient Management of Patients with Rectal Bleeding to Identify the Few with Cancer Michael R Thompson, E T Swarbrick, B G Ellis, I Heath, L F Wood and W S Atkin2. Screening for Colorectal Cancer John H Scholefield and Susan J Ritchie3. Familial Colorectal Cancer Sunil Dolwani and Julian R Sampson4. Advances in the Medical Treatment of Crohn¿s disease Sara McCartney and Michael JG Farthing5. The Management of Perianal Crohn¿s Disease Arthur Allan and Philip E Bearn6. Investigation and Management of Malignant Anal Canal Tumours Najjia N Mahmoud and Robert D Madoff7. Difficult Intra-operative Problems in Pelvic Surgery Finlay JM Curran and Nigel A Scott8. Functional Reconstruction of the Perineum and Pelvic Floor Alan D McGregor9. The management of Inoperable Rectal Cancer Sarah T O¿Dwyer10. The Role of the Oncologist in the Treatment of Colorectal Cancer Shibani Nicum, Rachel Midgley and David J Kerr11. Investigation of Functional Bowel Disorders PJ Arumugam, John Beynon and Bharat Patel12. Innovations in the Treatment of Fecal Incontinence Susan C Parker and Amy Thorsen13. Surgical Management of Constipation Ian G Finlay and Andrew A Renwick