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.