Colorectal Surgery Living Pathology in the Operating Room is two books in one First it is an atlas in the classic definition each chapter is a two page spread discussing one case Functionally each chapter is a case study with both the surgical and pathological perspectives beautifully rendered and fully explained

Visually every chapter presents the reader with operative and/or diagnostic photos and anatomic line drawings by the author The text more extensive than in many atlases provides a concise yet complete operative record patient history/work up anatomic anomalies the procedure itself pathologic findings and follow up

Key teaching points emphasize the most important and unique aspects of every case Residents fellows and even seasoned practitioners will gain valuable diagnostic and therapeutic insights from this material The case study presentation provides an excellent review tool for the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery exam