This revised fourth edition of Gordon and Nivatvongs" Principles and Practice of Surgery for the Colon, Rectum, and Anus edited by David Beck, Steven Wexner, and Janice Rafferty strikes a perfect balance between evidence-based medicine, in-depth details, and clinical pearls. The result is a highly engaging and authoritative tome in the grand tradition of Philip Gordon and Santhat Nivatvongs. Building on the widely acclaimed previous editions" reputation for superb quality and reader-friendliness, the fourth edition includes contributions from an expanded cadre of internationally known experts.