Transanal Stapling Techniques for Anorectal Prolapse

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Jayne, David (Editor), Stuto, Angelo (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: London : Springer London, 2009.
• Subjects: Medicine.; Internal medicine.; Pain medicine.; Surgery.; Rectum > Surgery.; Medicine & Public Health.; Colorectal Surgery.; Internal Medicine.; Pain Medicine.

Both informative and easy to read Transanal stapling techniques for anorectal prolapse provides a comprehensive review of the current knowledge regarding the modern treatment of anorectal prolapse, with emphasis on stapled haemorrhoidopexy for prolapsing haemorrhoids, and the STARR procedure for obs...

Table of Contents:

• Historical Background: Treatments for Hemorrhoids and ODS Prior to Transanal Stapling Techniques
• Anatomy and Physiology of Anorectal Prolapse
• Diagnosis of Hemorrhoids and ODS
• Evaluation of Patients with Symptomatic Hemorrhoids and Obstructed Defecation
• Patient Selection for Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy and STARR
• Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy: The Technique
• Stapled Transanal Rectal Resection Procedure
• The Evidence for Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy and STARR
• Areas of Controversy and Future Research.