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To publish a book on colonoscopy suitable for an international medical audience, drawing upon the expertise and talents of many outstanding world-wide clinicians, is a daunting task. New developments in videocolonoscope instruments, procedural technique, patient selection and preparation, and moderate sedation and monitoring are being made and reported daily in both the medical and the lay press. Just as over the last several decades colonoscopy has largely supplanted the use of barium enema x-ray study of the colon, new developments in gastrointestinal imaging such as computerized tomographic colonography and video transmitted capsule study of the colonic lumen and new discoveries in cellular and molecular biology that may facilitate the early detection of colon cancer, colon polyps and other gastrointestinal pathology threaten to relegate the role of screening colonoscopy to the side lines of medical practice. This book draws on the talents of renowned physicians who convey a sense of the history, the present state-of-the art and ongoing confronting issues, and the predicted future of this discipline.

Colonoscopy. --- Coloscopy --- Colon (Anatomy) --- Enteroscopy --- Examination --- Gastrointestinal & colorectal surgery

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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. 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. 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.

Medicine. --- Gastroenterology. --- Rectum --- Surgery. --- Medicine & Public Health. --- Colorectal Surgery. --- General Surgery. --- Colonoscopy. --- Coloscopy --- Colon (Anatomy) --- Enteroscopy --- Examination --- Internal medicine --- Digestive organs --- Surgery, Primitive --- Medicine --- Diseases --- Rectum—Surgery . --- Gastroenterology .

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This book presents state of the art knowledge and guidance on the use of therapeutic colonoscopy for all of the usual indications, including hemostasis for colorectal bleeding, resection of benign and malignant lesions, and decompression and recanalization of obstructed bowel. Technical aspects are covered in detail, with advice on indications and instrumentation and provision of tips and tricks of proven practical value. With respect to polypectomy, separate chapters focus on technique for pedunculated polyps and the choice between endoscopic piecemeal mucosal resection and endoscopic submucosal dissection for large sessile polyps. The closing chapter looks to the future of therapeutic colonoscopy. The clearly written text is supported by numerous helpful illustrations. Over the years, technological developments have markedly increased the therapeutic, as opposed to the diagnostic, role of endoscopy. This book will be an invaluable aid in clinical practice for all who are involved in the performance of therapeutic colonoscopy.

Medicine. --- Rectum --- Surgical oncology. --- Medicine & Public Health. --- Colorectal Surgery. --- Surgical Oncology. --- Cancer --- Oncologic surgery --- Oncological surgery --- Surgical oncology --- Clinical sciences --- Medical profession --- Surgery. --- Excision --- Colonoscopy. --- Coloscopy --- Colon (Anatomy) --- Enteroscopy --- Examination --- Treatment --- Rectum—Surgery .

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This is a state-of-the-art book for those looking to advance their colonoscopic techniques beyond simple polypectomy. Chapters introduce methods of removing polyps that were not previously amenable to simple colonoscopic snare polypectomy. These include endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), and combined endoscopic and laparoscopic polypectomy (CELS). Advanced techniques such as intestinal stenting and closure of perforations are extensively covered. There is a detailed description of necessary tools and skills to accomplish these difficult tasks. As many readers will never have seen these complex procedures before, photographs and video clips accompany this text. The authors provide tips, tricks, and describe pitfalls that will help the reader incorporate these new techniques into their practice. Advanced Colonoscopy: Polypectomy and Beyond will be of great value to any surgeon or gastroenterologist currently performing colonoscopy and interested in advanced techniques. Supplementary video files are available for this book and can be accessed at http://www.springerimages.com/videos/978-1-4939-1583-5.

Colonoscopy. --- Coloscopy --- Colon (Anatomy) --- Enteroscopy --- Examination --- Endoscopic surgery. --- Gastroenterology. --- Colorectal Surgery. --- Minimally Invasive Surgery. --- Surgery. --- Internal medicine --- Digestive organs --- Endosurgery --- Minimal access surgery --- Minimally invasive surgery --- MIS (Minimally invasive surgery) --- Operative endoscopy --- Surgical endoscopy --- Endoscopy --- Microsurgery --- Surgery, Operative --- Diseases --- Rectum—Surgery . --- Minimally invasive surgery. --- Gastroenterology .

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Virtual colonoscopy, or CT colonography, is a rapidly evolving technique for the detection of tumoral lesions in the colon. It is now accepted by the American Cancer Society as a valuable screening tool for both colorectal cancer and its adenomatous precursor. Virtual colonoscopy requires state-of-the-art technique with rigorous preparation, colonic distension, and optimization of scanning parameters. Dedicated reading, analysis, and reporting of the data sets are mandatory. With contributions from a number of leaders in the field, this book addresses all the important issues relating to virtual colonoscopy. There is a particular focus on practical aspects: how to start virtual colonoscopy in your department, the regular preparation, the importance of fecal tagging, how to reduce the preparation, how to obtain optimal colonic distension, and the correct scanning parameters. Imaging characteristics and pitfalls are considered in detail, with an extensive pictorial review of difficult lesions; the importance of computer-aided diagnosis is also discussed. In this second edition the text has been updated with the latest study results and developments in technology and new illustrations have been included. This book will be invaluable to every radiologist seeking information on how to perform the exciting technique of virtual colonoscopy.

Colon (Anatomy) --- Tomography. --- Colon (Anatomy) -- Tomography. --- Colonic Neoplasms -- diagnosis. --- Colonography, Computed Tomographic. --- Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal --- Endoscopy, Digestive System --- Colonoscopy. --- Colonoscopy, Virtual --- Computed tomographic colonography --- Tomographic colonography --- Virtual colonoscopy --- Medicine. --- Radiology. --- Internal medicine. --- Gastroenterology. --- Oncology. --- Proctology. --- Medicine & Public Health. --- Imaging / Radiology. --- Diagnostic Radiology. --- Internal Medicine. --- Coloscopy --- Enteroscopy --- Examination --- Radiology, Medical. --- Endocrinology. --- Oncology  . --- Tumors --- Internal medicine --- Hormones --- Medicine, Internal --- Medicine --- Digestive organs --- Clinical radiology --- Radiology, Medical --- Radiology (Medicine) --- Medical physics --- Diseases --- Gastroenterology . --- Gastroenterology --- Radiological physics --- Physics --- Radiation