Colorectal surgery

Bruce Waxman; Brendon J. Coventry; David Wattchow; Clifford Ko

doi:10.1007/978-1-4471-5469-3_2

Colorectal surgery

Bruce Waxman, Brendon J. Coventry, David Wattchow, Clifford Ko

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Abstract

Colorectal surgery is a major part of general surgical and acute emergency surgical practice and is usually considered part of general surgical training in most countries. Right hemicolectomy and segmental resections are generally considered within the capability of many trained acute and elective general and rural surgeons; however, lower and more complex colonic and rectal surgical procedures, and in particular restorative reconstructions, are among the most difficult, unforgiving, and dangerous operations, with significant risk of leakage, infection, and severe sepsis. Appendicitis is a common problem and appendectomy has the reputation of being either the easiest of abdominal operations or the most difficult. Specialized units may reduce the risk of complications and offer improvement in both mortality and economic indicators. This chapter provides information concerning complications, risks, and consequences of colorectal surgical procedures. For associated or other procedures, refer to the relevant chapter and volume.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Lower Abdominal and Perineal Surgery
Editors	Brendon J. Coventry
Place of Publication	London
Publisher	Springer London
Pages	3-70
Number of pages	68
ISBN (Electronic)	9781447154693
ISBN (Print)	9781447154686
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-5469-3_2
Publication status	Published - 13 Jan 2014
Externally published	Yes

Publication series

Name	Surgery: Complications, Risks and Consequences
Publisher	Springer London

Keywords

Small Bowel Obstruction
Loop Ileostomy
Parastomal Hernia
Ureteric Injury
Situs Inversus

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Waxman, B., Coventry, B. J., Wattchow, D., & Ko, C. (2014). Colorectal surgery. In B. J. Coventry (Ed.), Lower Abdominal and Perineal Surgery (pp. 3-70). ( Surgery: Complications, Risks and Consequences). Springer London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-5469-3_2

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