Corman's Colon and Rectal Surgery, 6th Edition Doody's Expert Review Review Questionnaire ISBN: 9781451111149 ISBN-10: 1451111142 Copyright: 2013 Edition: 6th Editors: Corman, Marvin L., Bergamaschi, Roberto C. M., Nicholls, R. John , Fazio, Victor W. , Doody's Expert Review    Score: 100 Doody's Star Rating™ and Doody's Expert Review provide by Doody Enterprises, Inc. Reviewer: John Byrn,  MD  (University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics) Description This is the definitive book in colorectal surgery and the diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus in general. It is an exhaustive reference that spans the history of the subject right up to the most current and contemporary treatments and research. Purpose The purpose of the sixth edition is to update, improve, clarify, and confirm the most exhaustive and current book in the field. Dr. Corman has accomplished this worthy task. Audience The book is written for surgeons, in the purest sense of the word, but is an essential component in the library of all who treat patients with diseases of the colon and rectum -- from medical students to primary care physicians. Features As is well known, everything is covered in this book. The now classic historical vignettes are a terrific addition and a fantastic distraction as one pours thorough content-laden pages. The index is exhaustive, as it must be to handle the breadth of information. Assessment This is a fantastic edition of a legendary book. The addition of guest editors is seamless. This is a necessary and essential part of the library of all surgeons. Review Questionnaire Range Question Score 1-10 Are the author's objectives met? 10 1-10 Rate the worthiness of those objectives. 10 1-5 Is this written at an appropriate level? 5 1-5 Is there significant duplication? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 5 1-5 Are there significant omissions? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 5 1-5 Rate the authority of the authors. 5 1-5 Are there sufficient illustrations? 5 1-5 Rate the pedagogic value of the illustrations. 5 1-5 Rate the print quality of the illustrations. 5 1-5 Are there sufficient references? 5 1-5 Rate the currency of the references. 5 1-5 Rate the pertinence of the references. 5 1-5 Rate the helpfulness of the index. 5 1-5 If important in this specialty, rate the physical appearance of the book 5 1-10 Is this a worthwhile contribution to the field? 10 1-10 If this is a 2nd or later edition, is this new edition needed? 10 ©2024 Doody Enterprises, Inc.