Best Colon & Rectal Medicine Books of 2025

Operative Techniques in Surgery, Second Edition, is a two-volume surgical atlas edited by a team of expert surgeons. It provides concise, bulleted text, full-color illustrations, and intraoperative photographs to guide surgeons in contemporary surgical procedures. The book covers open, laparoscopic, robotic, endoscopic, and endovascular procedures in various surgical specialties, including gastrointestinal, thoracic, breast, and trauma surgery. The format of each procedure is consistent, facilitating easy access to information. The book also includes new comprehensive sections on trauma surgery, esophageal and foregut surgery, and vascular surgery. The extensive updates and accompanying videos make this book a valuable resource for surgical trainees and practicing surgeons.

Trauma, Ninth Edition is an unparalleled resource for diagnosing and treating injuries. It covers the full range of injuries and provides a clear, organ-by-organ survey of treatment protocols. The book also discusses the management of complications and challenges in trauma, including alcohol and drug abuse and combat-related wounds. The inclusion of a full-color atlas of anatomic drawings and surgical approaches, numerous X-rays, CT scans, and algorithms, and a high-yield section on specific approaches to the trauma patient make this book unique. Overall, Trauma, Ninth Edition is a comprehensive and valuable reference for critical care professionals.

Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease- 2 Volume Set: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Management is a comprehensive and authoritative reference for gastroenterology and hepatology professionals. The 11th edition, fully revised, contains the latest techniques, technologies, and treatments for all clinical challenges in the field. The book offers expanded discussions of various diseases, including chronic hepatitis B and C, colorectal cancer, and inflammatory bowel disease. It also features quick-reference algorithms summarizing clinical decision-making and practical approaches to patient management. Overall, this book is an essential purchase for gastroenterology professionals seeking reliable and up-to-date information.

Top Knife: The Art and Craft of Trauma Surgery is a practical guide to operative trauma surgery, providing practical advice on how to use your head as well as your hands when operating on a massively bleeding trauma patient. This book is ideal for residents and registrars, general surgeons with an interest in trauma, and isolated surgeons operating on wounded patients in military, rural or humanitarian settings. The authors, Asher Hirshberg MD FACS and Kenneth L Mattox MD FACS, provide general principles of trauma surgery and specific guidance on how to deal with injuries to the abdomen, chest, neck, and peripheral vessels. The book is an essential reference for anyone involved in critical care medicine.

The 11th edition of Schwartz's Principles of Surgery is a comprehensive and modern guide to surgical practice and education. Written by the world's leading surgeons, the two-volume set covers every important topic in general surgery, including basic science, anatomy, operative techniques, professional development, and leadership training. The new edition features six timely chapters on cutting-edge topics, high-quality full-color design, and an abundance of current evidence-based tables, diagnostic and management algorithms, and key references. With over 800 photographs and 1,300 line drawings, this book is a must-have for any urology professional. Overall, it is an international compendium of surgical knowledge and techniques that sets itself apart from other textbooks.

The ASCRS Textbook of Colon and Rectal Surgery is a comprehensive guide for surgeons and healthcare providers who care for patients with colorectal diseases. This 4th edition contains newly written chapters that are organized around the pillars of colorectal disease, including perioperative, anorectal, benign, malignancy, pelvic floor disorders, and miscellaneous aspects. The book follows a "how-to" and algorithm-based approach, providing evidence-based recommendations, diagnostic/therapeutic guidelines, operative technical details, and perioperative tips and tricks. The book also covers medical and surgical therapies for abdominal, pelvic, and anorectal disease. Written by experts from around the world, this book exposes critical gaps in knowledge and inspires future scientific inquiry. Overall, this book is an essential resource for anyone involved in the management of colorectal disease.

The Atlas of Robotic General Surgery is a comprehensive reference for the rapidly changing field of robotic general surgery. It covers the latest trends and technical modifications of routine to complex procedures with detailed illustrations, intraoperative photos, and narrated video collection. The book provides guidance on all current robotic procedures, including abdominal wall, foregut, bariatric, hepatobiliary, colorectal, and endocrine surgeries. It also highlights the common technical pitfalls of each procedure and its prevention and management. The book is an excellent resource for residents, fellows, and practicing surgeons to master the use of robotics in their training and practice.

Chassin's Operative Strategy in General Surgery: An Expositive Atlas, 5th Edition is a comprehensive textbook that emphasizes surgical strategy, outlining the conceptual basis of each operation and providing step-by-step illustrations of technical steps. The updated edition features an abundance of richly detailed artwork and operative photographs, expanding upon procedures not covered in the previous edition and incorporating new techniques into many other chapters. This unique book successfully combines operative technique with the concept of strategy, providing key governing principles that dictate safe surgery and avoidance of complications. Overall, this is an invaluable resource for general surgeons seeking to improve their surgical skills.

The 2nd edition of Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques for Cancers of the Gastrointestinal Tract is an updated and comprehensive resource for advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques for patients with GI cancers. Written by experts in the field, the book provides a step-by-step approach to surgical techniques, highlighting key learning points and potential pitfalls. The text includes new chapters on innovative surgical techniques and instrumentation, accompanied by companion videos. This book is a valuable resource for surgeons at all levels of training looking to improve patient satisfaction and cancer outcomes.

Schwartz's Principles of Surgery, 10th edition, is a comprehensive guide that covers the foundations of surgery while including emerging technologies. The book is updated with emphasis on evidence-based, state-of-the-art surgical care, and a new chapter on leadership training in surgery. The author includes an increased number of international chapter authors and a new chapter on Global Surgery. The content is supported by boxed key points, detailed anatomical figures, diagnostic and management algorithms, and key references. Overall, Schwartz's Principles of Surgery is an excellent resource for trainees and practicing surgeons seeking to improve surgical outcomes and quality of life for patients.