The sixth edition of Operative Surgery of the Colon, Rectum and Anus provides an authoritative illustrated text of techniques for those advanced in surgical training and established surgeons. With an international list of authors, the text has been completely rewritten and complemented by numerous new colour illustrations. With a new emphasis on the overall management of patients, the indications and contraindications for surgery, tricks of the trade of individual authors and discussion of technical and clinical judgement, this new edition provides the reader with all the essentials for successful surgery. All the illustrations have been updated and are now in colour helping to reflect the technical changes that have taken place since the last edition. This book will be of interest to general surgeons and colorectal surgeons, both those established and in training. The ebook edition is in VitalBookTM Bookshelf - an ebook reader which allows you to: - download the ebook to your computer, access it anywhere with an internet browser or download free apps to read on your iPhone or iPad. - search the full text of all of the ebooks that you hold on your bookshelf for instant access to the information you need - link through from references to PubMed - make and share notes and highlights on your ebooks - copy and paste text and figures for use in your own documents and presentations - customize your view by changing font size and layout.