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Master Techniques in General Surgery: Colon and Rectal Surgery: Anorectal Operations is a volume in a series that presents common and advanced procedures in the major subspecialities of general surgery.  The series is overseen by Josef F. Fischer, MD, editor of the classic two-volume reference Mastery of Surgery.

Master Techniques in General Surgery: Colon and Rectal Surgery: Anorectal Operations is written by acknowledged master surgeons, emphasizes surgical procedures, and is lavishly illustrated with original full-color drawings.  The contributors fully explain their preferred techniques in step-by-step, thoroughly illustrated detail, assess indications and contraindications, offer guidelines on preoperative planning, and discuss outcomes, complications, and follow-up.

Coverage includes hemorrhoidectomies, anal fistula and sphincter procedures, procedures for perineal prolapse and excision of rectal carcinoma, among others.

A companion website will offer fully searchable content of the book, an image bank, and procedural videos.