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Product Description This book provides a guide to the management of patients with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. The indications for surgery within inflammatory bowel disease are covered, as well as new biologic medications and the effects they have on the immune system. Details on how these drugs should be managed to avoid complications and ensure patient safety are also included. Mastery of IBD Surgery sets out to cover surgical responses to inflammatory bowel disease from a multidisciplinary perspective and aims to help all surgeons and medical professionals working in this area. This book is relevant to colorectal surgeons, gastrointestinal surgeons, and gastroenterologists. Review “The book is geared for practitioners who care for patients with ulcerative colitis and Crohn's, ranging from students to trainees to practicing surgeons. … This is a must-read for all practitioners, especially surgeons, who care for patients with IBD. It is unique with its focus on surgical issues for these patients. This is a cutting-edge book that will be often be referenced by students, trainees, advanced practice providers, and surgeons treating patients with IBD.” (Jennifer Hrabe, Doody's Book Reviews, November 01, 2019) From the Back Cover This book provides a guide to the management of patients with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. The indications for surgery within inflammatory bowel disease are covered, as well as new biologic medications and the effects they have on the immune system. Details on how these drugs should be managed to avoid complications and ensure patient safety are also included. Mastery of IBD Surgery sets out to cover surgical responses to inflammatory bowel disease from a multidisciplinary perspective and aims to help all surgeons and medical professionals working in this area. This book is relevant to colorectal surgeons, gastrointestinal surgeons, and gastroenterologists. About the Author Dr. Hyman received his BA from the University of Pennsylvania in 1980 and his M.D. from the University of Vermont College of Medicine in 1984.  He completed his surgical internship and residency at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, New York, and his colon and rectal fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Hyman is currently Professor of Surgery, Chief of the Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery and Codirector of the Center for Digestive Diseases at the University of Chicago Medicine.  He has authored more than 200 peer-reviewed original articles or textbook chapters. Dr. Hyman serves on many regional and national committees, and is a member of numerous national organizations and societies.  He has been President of the Vermont Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, Associate Editor of Diseases of the Colon and Rectum, and Chaired the ACS Advisory Council for Colon and Rectal Surgery and the Council for Advisory Council Chairs.   He is presently Vice President of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Director of the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery, serves on the Editorial Board of the Annals of Surgery, as Co-Editor of Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery and as the Co-chair for the Crohn’s and Colitis Surgery Research Alliance. He was also designated as Master Clinician at the Bucksbaum Institute for Clinical Excellence of the University of Chicago. Phillip R. Fleshner, MD is the Program Director of the Colorectal Surgery Residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Fleshner is also clinical professor of surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He holds the Shierley, Jesslyne, and Emmeline Widjaja Chair in Colorectal Surgery. Dr. Fleshner's main clinical and research interests are directed towards optimizing outcomes and techniques in the surgical management of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Dr. Fleshner has written numerous articles for peer-reviewed publication