Each chapter of this new book on advanced lower GI endoscopy and endoluminal surgery focuses on
the thought process and step-wise technical approach to the condition and procedure listed. By
using this unique method practitioners ranging from surgeons-in-training
gastroenterologists-in-training and those early in their career to senior colorectal
specialists and gastroenterologist who want to incorporate or improve their advanced endoscopic
skills will be able utilize techniques and learn from this gathering of experts. The guiding
principle of this work is to create a resource for surgeons and gastroenterologists that
extends beyond the currently available texts and that surgeons and gastroenterologists can
turn to when wanting to brush up on techniques find a useful tip or trick for a complex
patient or simply learn a reproducible methods for advanced endoscopic procedures. This unique
book highlights current knowledge demonstrates standards of medical care and provides clear
step-by-step reproducible techniques even for the most advanced procedures. Beyond the simple
application of technical knowledge the book addresses the deeper questions about the optimal
next step in dealing with more complex patients (i.e. difficult polyps gastrointestinal
bleeding IBD). International experts also address future challenges and innovations in lower
gastrointestinal endoscopy. Finally it focuses on specific tips and tricks that experts in the
field have learned. The format follows that of both a how to manual as well as an
algorithm-based guide to allow the reader to understand the thought process behind the proposed
treatment strategy. Throughout the text each author provides an ongoing narrative of his her
individual techniques along with color illustrations and diagrams to personally take the reader
through the crucial steps of the procedure and key points of patient care inherent to that
topic. Additionally where appropriate links to online videos will give the reader an up-front
look into technical aspects of EMR ESD endoscopic stent placements CELS as well as NOTES.
The editors and contributors to this book are those with nationally and internationally
recognized expertise in lower gastrointestinal endoscopic and endoluminal interventions have
taught many international courses and have numerous peer-reviewed publications. This book will
be useful to colorectal surgeons general surgeons and gastroenterologists who want to learn
or improve their skills in lower gastrointestinal endoscopy and advanced endoscopic
interventions. Furthermore this book will be of particular interest to the
surgeons-in-training and gastroenterologist-in-training that are often called upon to manage a
variety of colorectal conditions through an endoscopic approach. This would ultimately serve as
an invaluable reference for any physician or surgeon with a vested interest in caring for
patients with simple or complex colorectal disease.
