The seventh edition has been edited and fully revised by respected experts in their fields, and provides a full list of current references and relevant resources. It includes recent developments in colorectal surgery, including changes to colorectal cancer screening, multimodal therapy for rectal cancer and changes to the terminology and management of anal neoplasia. Several new authors and co-authors have joined the expert team. This volume is part of the series, the pre-eminent reference for trainees in general surgery and those preparing for the FRCS examinations. Each volume summarises key issues within each surgical sub-specialty and provides evidence-based recommendations to support practice.