Fig. 12.1 Endoanal ultrasonographic picture showing the course of the fistula with respect to the sphincter musculature Endoanal ultrasound (EAUS), also known as anal endosonography, has been shown to be…
Fig. 16.1 Mary Rockwood Lane doing guided imagery with nursing students at University of Florida College of Nursing The way guided imagery is used today in healing centers is useful…
Fig. 8.1 Laparoscopic colorectal surgery Fig. 8.2 Penetration rate of laparoscopic colon and rectal cancer surgery (Nationwide survey, Japan Society of Endoscopic Surgery (JSES) 2012) In this chapter the perioperative…
Fig. 2.1 Khoo Teck Puat Hospital Transdisciplinary Geriatric Surgery Team 2.2.1.1 Patient Involvement in the Team In this model, the patient is actively involved in the entire process. The patient…
Fig. 5.1 Fast-track surgery pathways include various components divided into preoperative, anaesthetic, intraoperative and postoperative factors (Donohoe et al. 2011) (With permission from Elsevier Limited) 5.2 Preoperative Factors 5.2.1 Preoperative…
Key point What to look for? Medical and surgical history General health Comorbidities like diabetes, immunosuppressive disorders, inflammatory bowel disorders Previous abdominal and anorectal surgery Neurological disease (e.g., MS, cauda…
Fig. 9.1 Compartment approach for pelvic exenteration surgery There have been several predictive factors described that may determine R0 resections. These include for LRC, original margin status, site of pelvic…
Fig. 4.1 Definition of malnutrition Insufficient energy intake Weight loss Loss of muscle mass Loss of subcutaneous fat Localized or generalized fluid accumulation that may sometimes mask weight loss Diminished…
Fig. 3.1 Holistic patient-centred care formulated by ‘T’-shaped transdisciplinary nurse and ‘U’ that is referred to as ‘You’, the geriatric surgical patient The team recognised that achieving exemplary surgical and…
Fig. 10.1 Risk stratification for CRC according to family history (Based on Cairns et al. 2010) Evaluating cancer risk within a family is a dynamic process. Individuals may move to…
