Foreword

Research in surgical education has demonstrated the superiority of interactive and experiential educational approaches over traditional didactic educational methods. This has resulted in the development and use of a spectrum of new and innovative educational programs and products that involve multimedia and simulation. The Internet offers a special platform for delivery of these educational programs and also enhances access.

The ACS Multimedia Atlas of Surgery series has been developed by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Division of Education with Horacio J. Asbun, MD, FACS, as Editor-in-Chief. This multimedia program is especially designed to address the cognitive elements of surgical procedures. Each procedure is presented in a step-wise fashion, and the technical steps are described through text, narration, illustrations, and videos. The format of the program permits the learner to progress through the entire procedure or to focus on a specific step. Expert commentaries highlight special nuances, error-prone situations, and actions that should be taken to prevent errors. The emphasis on the delivery of surgical care of the highest quality and on specific elements to promote patient safety is especially noteworthy. The chapters are authored by internationally renowned experts in the field. The program has proven to be of immense value to practicing surgeons, surgery residents, and members of the surgical team.

Please note that the statements and content expressed in this volume, including the descriptions of surgical techniques, illustrations, and video clips, reflect the opinions of the authors and the consensus of the editors, but not necessarily the opinions or official position of the American College of Surgeons. Certain limitations of the ACS Multimedia Atlas of Surgery are worthy of note. The Atlas is a learning tool and is not recommended for formal, summative evaluation. Although the items and the critiques have been thoroughly reviewed by the authors and editors, the content does not necessarily reflect all relevant material or points of view.

We are delighted to present the ACS Multimedia Atlas of Surgery, which covers colorectal surgery. Editors of this volume are Horacio J. Asbun, MD, FACS, and David A. Geller, MD, FACS. I would like to extend to them my profound gratitude for their outstanding leadership, commitment, and willingness to share their expertise with others. I am also grateful to Olivier Petinaux, Senior Manager of Distance Education and E-Learning in the ACS Division of Education, for his exceptional support of this superb educational program.

Ajit K. Sachdeva, MD, FRCSC, FACS
Director, Division of Education
American College of Surgeons

Table of Contents

1. Colonoscopy: Diagnostic
Kenneth A. Forde, MD, FACS

2. Colonoscopy: Therapeutic
Kenneth A. Forde, MD, FACS

3. Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Klaus Thaler, MD, FACS

4. Laparoscopic Creation of Colostomy and Ileostomy
Eric J. Dozois, MD, FACS, FASCRS

5. Laparoscopic Colostomy Takedown/Reversal of Hartmann's Procedure
B. Todd Heniford, MD, FACS; Joseph W. Nunoo-Mensah, BMed Sci, BMBS, FRCS (Eng), LLM

6. Laparoscopic Right Colectomy
Jonathan E. Efron, MD, FACS; Joseph W. Nunoo-Mensah, BMed Sci, BMBS, FRCS (Eng), LLM

7. Right Hemicolectomy with Intracorporeal Anastomosis
Morris E. Franklin Jr., MD, FACS; Jorge M. Treviño, MD

8. Laparoscopic Sigmoid Colectomy: Lateral-to-Medial Approach
Conor P. Delaney, MD, PhD, FACS; Michael S. Wolfe, MD

9. A Standardized Technique for Medial-to-Lateral Laparoscopic Sigmoid Colectomy
Anthony J. Senagore, MD, MS, MBA, FACS, FASCRS

10. Laparoscopic Low Anterior Resection for Rectal Cancer with Specific Focus on Nerve Preservation
Joël Jules Louis Leroy, MD, FRCS; Charles Bailey, MD, FRCS; Jacques Marescaux, MD, FRCS, FACS

11. Hand Assisted Laparoscopic Total Colectomy and Ileorectal Anastomosis
James W. Fleshman, MD, FACS

12. Laparoscopic Proctocolectomy and Brooke Ileostomy
David A. Vivas MD, Marat Khaikin MD, FACS, Steven D. Wexner MD, FACS, FRCS, FRCS (Ed)

13. Laparoscopic Proctocolectomy and Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis (IPAA)
Tonia M. Young-Fadok, MD, MS, FACS, FASCRS; Joseph W. Nunoo-Mensah, BMed Sci, BMBS, FRCS (Eng), LLM

14. Hand Assisted Laparoscopic Proctocolectomy with Ileoanal Pouch (IPAA)
Peter W. Marcello, MD, FACS

15. Laparoscopic Abdomino-perineal Resection
Matthew G. Mutch, MD, FACS

16. Laparoscopic Rectopexy for Rectal Prolapse
Sergio W. Larach, MD, FACS

17. Laparoscopic Assisted Pull-through for Imperforate Anus
Steven S. Rothenberg, MD, FACS

18. Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery Procedure for Low Rectal Tumors
Gerhard Buess, MD, FRCS; Mark H. Whiteford, MD, FACS, FASCRS; Lee L. Swanstrom, MD, FACS

19. Open Right Hemicolectomy
Luca Stocchi, MD, FACS

20. Open Sigmoid Colectomy
Richard P. Billingham, MD, FACS

21. Open Total Mesorectal Excision and Coloanal Anastomosis
Professor R J Heald, OBE, MChir, FRCS

22. Open Proctocolectomy and Ileal-Pouch Anal Anastomosis (IPAA)
Robert R. Cima, MD, FACS, FASCRS; John H. Pemberton, MD, FACS, FASCRS

23. Full Thickness Transanal Approach for Low Rectal Tumors
John H. Marks, MD, FACS, FASCRS

24. Open Abdomino-perineal Resection
Robert Madoff, MD, FACS; Gonzalo Hagerman, MD

25. Bowel Strictureplasties
Fabrizio Michelassi, MD, FACS

26. MACE Procedure for Intractable Constipation
Madeleine Poirier, MDCM, MSc, MPH, FRCSC, FACS; Jose Cintron, MD, FACS; Richard L. Nelson, MD, FACS