Part of the highly respected Master Tecniche in Chirurgia serie, Colon and Rectal Surgery: Anorectal Operations, 2nd Edition, provides the authoritative, up-to-date guidance you need to master both traditional techniques and innovative new procedures in colon and rectal surgery. Covering both basic and advanced procedures, this edition contains superbly illustrated, expertly written chapters covering virtually any colorectal surgical technique likely to be performed today. Each contributing author presents a real-world viewpoint on a particular surgery, and outstanding full-color illustrations provide visual support for every procedure.

• Presents easy-to-digest, clinically relevant material from world-renowned colon and rectal surgeons who explain their preferred techniques step by step, including indications and contraindications, preoperative planning, postoperative management, outcomes, complications, and follow-up.
• Covers hemorrhoidectomies, anal and rectovaginal fistula and sphincter procedures, fecal incontinence, procedures for perineal prolapse and excision of rectal carcinoma, lateral sphincterotomy, rectocele, and muscle, anal and pilonidal flap procedures.
• Includes 17 all-new chapters:
  • Ultrasound-guided Ligation/Mucosalpexy for Hemorrhoidal Disease
  • Legatura elastica
  • Ligation of the Intersphincteric Fistula Tract (LIFT): Without Mesh
  • Repair of Rectovaginal Fistula Repair with Bioprosthetic Mesh, Transvaginal
  • Rectovaginal Fistula: Transvaginal Approach Without Mesh
  • Magnetic Anal Sphincter
  • Encirclement Procedure for Rectal Prolapse in the Elderly
  • Perineal Rectosigmoidectomy
  • Closed Lateral Interanal Sphincterotomy
  • Transanal Endoscopic Operating
  • Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS) for Local Excision
  • Transabdominal Rectus Flaps
  • Ventral Hernia Repair
  • Incision, Excision and Wound VAC Closure
  • Surgical Management of Anogenital Hidradenitis
  • Condylomata Acuminatum
  • Anal Carinoma and Melanoma