Colorectal Surgery meets the needs of surgeons in higher training and practising consultants for a contemporary and evidence-based account of this sub-specialty that is relevant to their general surgical practice. It is a practical reference source incorporating the most current information on recent developments, management issues and operative procedures. The text is thoroughly referenced and supported by evidence-based recommendations wherever possible, distinguishing between strong evidence to support a conclusion, and evidence suggesting that a recommendation can be reached on the balance of probabilities. This is a title in the Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice series whose six volumes are an established and highly regarded source of information for trainee and specialist general surgeons. The Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice series provides a current and concise summary of the key topics within the major sub-specialties of general surgery. Each volume highlights evidence-based practice both in the text and within the extensive list of references at the end of every chapter. The contents of this volume have been extensively revised in line with recently published evidence. New video resource boxes have been added to many chapters providing links to recommended videos of related operated procedures. Included with the accompanying ebook are over self-testing questions linked to the chapters. Key references associated with 'beyond all reasonable doubt' evidence are included in the print versions; comprehensive reference lists are accessible in the ebook version with links to PubMed abstracts.