The Charter of Proctology

Practical Proctology

Physics of radiofrequency in proctology.

Radiosurgery is a new technique that utilizes an instrument, the radiofrequency bistoury, which is able to simultaneously cut and coagulate tissues with the emission of radiofrequencies. The first experiments about the utilization of radiofrequency currents on man were conducted between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The first medical field of application was...

Treatment in Proctology

Ambulatory proctology surgery--an Indian experience.

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the results of proctological surgeries carried out by us on an outpatient basis. DESIGN Retrospective study. SUBJECT 3256 patients with benign ano-rectal pathologies needing surgical intervention. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patient demographics, type of anesthesia used, the type of operation and postoperative complications are described. Patient satisfaction was assessed ...

Charter on medical professionalism: putting the charter into practice.

The following letters from the readers of Annals represent just the kind of debate about professional ethics we had hoped the physician charter would engender. Seven members of the Medical Professionalism Project have responded accordingly. Although we could not hope to address every issue raised, one does seem salient throughout: the apparent conflict between a patient-centered ethic of care a...