This new Fourth Edition brings together the relevant state-of-the-art specialist information that the editors and authors consider important for the practising sub-specialist general surgeon. Colorectal surgery provides surgeons in higher training and those wanting an update in this sub-speciality with a practical reference source of the most current information on recent development, the latest management issues and operative procedures, thoroughly reference and supported by evidence-based data. This is one of eight volumes comprising the companion to specialist surgical practice series, wich for this four edition is now produced in full colour. Text is the established reference source for the specialist general surgeon.