Ambulatory Anorectal Surgery

Covers various aspects of office-based anorectal surgery for practicing general surgeons and surgeons in training. This practical manual shows step-by-step procedures for: hemorroidectomy; repair of anal fissures; repairs of Fistula in-ano; Colonoscopy; and Pilondial cyst. It is useful for general surgeons.

This is a user-friendly reference on all aspects of office-based anorectal surgery for general surgeons and surgeons in training. Well-illustrated, this practical manual shows step-by-step procedures for commonly performed anorectal procedures. The book includes ancillary considerations of ambulatory surgery with timely chapters on set-up of the facility, anesthetic considerations, selection of patients, pre-op and post-op management, nursing aspects, and coding and billing.

History of Ambulatory Surgery.- The Facility.- Anesthetic Considerations.- Selection of Patients.- Preoperative Evaluation and Education of the Patient.- Postoperative Management.- Postoperative Pain Management.- Urinary Retention.- Positioning the Patient for ano-rectal Surgical Procedures.- Hemorrhoidectomy.- Operations for Anal Fissure.- Operations for Fistula in ano.- Miscellaneous Surgical Procedures.- Operations for Incontinence.- Colonoscopy.- Nursing Aspects of Ambulatory Surgery.- Coding and Billing.