Fundamentals of Anorectal Surgery

David E. Beck, MD, FACS, a Clinical Professor of Surgery at the F. Edward Herbert School of Medicine in Bethesda and the Chairman, Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery at the Ochsner Clinic Foundation; New Orleans. A well published author of many journal abstracts and articles, Dr. Beck has written many Textbooks on Colorectal Surgery and has contributed chapters to several others. His extensive editorial activities currently include being an Editorial Board Member of Current Surgery, a reviewer of Diseases of the Colon and Rectum and Editor in Chief of Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery.Scott R. Steele, MD is a practicing Colorectal Surgeon in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Steele graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health in 1997 and has been in practice for 20 years. Dr. Steele accepts multiple insurance plans including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Medical Mutual of Ohio. Dr. Steele also practices at The Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. In addition to English, Dr. Steele's practice supports these languages: Russian, Spanish, Arabic, French and German.Steven D. Wexner, MD, FACS, FRCS, FRCSED, Chair, Advisory Council for Colon and Rectal Surgery (1998-2003), American College of Surgeons; Chair (2003), Intl Committee, Chair (2003), Intl Advisory Committee, Chair (2003), Membership Committee, Program Committee (2003), American Society for Colon and Rectal Surgeons; In 1993 helped establish the Young Surgeons Committee which offers an exchange program with the Association of Coloproctology of GB & Ireland; Ed Board of Diseases of the Colon & Rectum.

“The authors have done a nice job of gathering noted experts in the field, known for contributing research, delivering stellar patient care, and either recognized or up‐and‐coming experts. … It is sensibly organized with a logical glossary and a well‐organized index.” (Jennifer Hrabe, Doody's Book Reviews, April 19, 2019)

• Anorectal Anatomy and Physiology.- Patient Evaluation.- Anorectal Physiology Testing.- Congenital and Pediatric Anorectal Conditions.- Perioperative Management.- Operative and Anesthetic Techniques.- Functional Anorectal Disorders.- Rectal Prolapse and Intussusception.- Anal Incontinence.- Fistula-in-ano and Abscess.- Rectovaginal fistulas.- Rectocele and Perineal hernias.- Pruritis Ani.- Fissure-in-Ano and Anal Stenosis.- Pilonidal Disease.- Perianal Hidradenitis Suppurativa.- Hemorrhoidal Disease .-Proctalgia Fugax, Levator Syndrome, and Pelvic Pain.- Anal Neoplasms.- Rectal Carcinoma: Etiology and Evaluation.- Rectal Carcinoma: Operative Treatment.- Rectal carcinoma: Adjuvant Therapy .- Other Rectal Neoplasms.- Presacral Tumors.- Sexually Transmitted Diseases.- Pelvic Floor Disorders related to Urology and Gynecology.- Anorectal Trauma.- Ulcerative Proctitis and Anorectal Crohn’s Disease.- Other Proctitides.- Minimally Invasive Anorectal Surgery.- Nursing Considerations.