Provides first-hand accounts from experts of their standard gastrointestinal surgical techniques and favored variations in challenging situations Explains when and how to use the technical variations to best effect Covers a wide range of surgical indications Offers guidance on risk assessment and medicolegal issues. In this book, leading experts provide step-by-step, illustrated descriptions of their standard surgical techniques (open and laparoscopic) for diverse gastrointestinal indications and their preferred modifications when confronted by challenging circumstances associated with an increased risk of intra- or postoperative complications. The provision of several points of view for each surgical indication ensures that approaches from the conservative to the more radical are conveyed. It is clearly explained in which situations use of the described technical variations may be indicated, and practical tips are provided on the avoidance of complications.