Each chapter of this new book on advanced lower GI endoscopy and endoluminal surgery focuses on the thought process and step-wise technical approach to the condition and procedure listed. By using this unique method, practitioners ranging from surgeons-in-training, gastroenterologists-in-training and those early in their career to senior colorectal specialists and gastroenterologist who want to incorporate or improve their advanced endoscopic skills will be able utilize techniques and learn from this gathering of experts. The guiding principle of this work is to create a resource for surgeons and gastroenterologists that extends beyond the currently available texts, and that surgeons and gastroenterologists can turn to when wanting to "brush up" on techniques, find a useful "tip or trick" for a complex patient, or simply learn a reproducible methods for advanced endoscopic procedures. This unique book highlights current knowledge, demonstrates standards of medical care, and provides clear step-by-step reproducible techniques even for the most advanced procedures. Beyond the simple application of technical knowledge the book addresses the deeper questions about the optimal "next step" in dealing with more complex patients (i.e., difficult polyps, gastrointestinal bleeding, IBD). International experts also address future challenges and innovations in lower gastrointestinal endoscopy. Finally, it focuses on specific "tips and tricks" that experts in the field have learned. The format follows that of both a "how to" manual as well as an algorithm-based guide to allow the reader to understand the thought process behind the proposed treatment strategy. Throughout the text, each author provides an ongoing narrative of his/her individual techniques along with color illustrations and diagrams to "personally" take the reader through the crucial steps of the procedure, and key points of patient care inherent to that topic. Additionally, where appropriate, links to online videos will give the reader an up-front look into technical aspects of EMR, ESD, endoscopic stent placements, CELS, as well as NOTES. The editors and contributors to this book are those with nationally and internationally recognized expertise in lower gastrointestinal endoscopic and endoluminal interventions, have taught many international courses, and have numerous peer-reviewed publications.This book will be useful to colorectal surgeons, general surgeons, and gastroenterologists who want to learn or improve their skills in lower gastrointestinal endoscopy and advanced endoscopic interventions. Furthermore, this book will be of particular interest to the surgeons-in-training, and gastroenterologist-in-training that are often called upon to manage a variety of colorectal conditions through an endoscopic approach. This would ultimately serve as an invaluable reference for any physician or surgeon with a vested interest in caring for patients with simple or complex colorectal disease.

Dr. Sang Lee serves as Professor and Chief of the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery at University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine in Los Angeles, CA. Prior to position, Dr. Lee was the vice-chief of colon and rectal surgery at Weill-Cornell Medical College. Dr. Lee is a nationally recognized leader in laparoscopic and minimally invasive colon and rectal surgery and served as a course director for laparoscopic colon and rectal surgery at numerous national meetings. Dr. Lee has pioneered the combined endo-laparoscopic surgical technique which allows removal of benign colon polyps without bowel resection. Dr. Lee has authored 70 peer reviewed articles, 31 abstract and 21 review articles and edited two textbooks. Dr. Lee graduated from the Johns Hopkins University with degree in biomedical engineering and attended NYU School of Medicine. He completed general surgery residents at Beth Israel-Deaconess Hospital in Boston, laparoscopic and colorectal fellowship at NY Presbyterian Hospital, Weill-Cornell Medical College/ Columbia University School of Medicine. Dr. Howard Ross serves as Professor and Chief of the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery at Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Howard is a nationally recognized educator known for his efforts to enable adoption of minimally invasive technologies. Dr. Ross has been the lead editor for two cutting edge textbooks, Minimally Invasive Approaches to Colon and Rectal Disease and Robotic Colon and Rectal Surgery. Howard has authored scores of chapters and peer reviewed articles. Dr. Ross is asked to speak frequently at venues throughout North America and is very proud of the students and residents he has mentored. Howard was educated at Cornell University, the University of Rochester School of Medicine, performed general surgery residency at the University of Connecticut, with fellowships at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the Lahey Clinic.David E. Rivadeneira, MD, MBA, FACS, FASCRS Professor of Surgery at Hofstra University School of Medicine, currently serves as the Vice Chair, Surgical Strategic Initiatives for North Shore-LIJ Health System and Director of Surgical Services and Colorectal Surgery at Huntington Hospital.Recognized as a leader in colon & rectal surgery and for his advanced skills in minimally invasive surgery, Dr. Rivadeneira has a major interest in laparoscopic, and other minimally invasive procedures including advanced robotic procedures for the treatment of colon and rectal diseases, including cancer. He has published extensively with more than 60 peer reviewed articles and book chapters. He has served on numerous committees for the American Society of Colon & rectal Surgeons, including Quality Assessment and Safety Committee, Program, Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee, and chair of the Awards committee. With an extensive experience teaching laparoscopic colon surgery to hundreds of surgeons throughout the United States and abroad, he has served as Director of numerous Laparoscopic educational courses for industry, academic institutions and for the American College of Surgeons. He has received numerous honors and awards including Castle & Conollys Top Doctors, New Yorker magazine Best Doctors, Best Doctors in America, New York's Top Doctors, Castle Connolly's Top Doctors, America's Top Surgeons, New York Super doctors, Who's Who in America, Who's Who in the World, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, and American Association of Cancer Research Scholar Award.Scott R. Steele, MDDr. Steele is the Division Chief of Colon & Rectal Surgery at University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH. He serves on the editorial board for 7 national surgical journals including Annals of Surgery and being a section editor for Di