By Benjamin D. Shogan MD

In this issue of Surgical Clinics, guest editor Dr. Benjamin D. Shogan brings his considerable expertise to the topic of The Surgical Microbiome. Recent evidence highlights the sensitivity of gut microbiota to antibiotics, bowel preparation, and surgery. In this issue, top experts provide an introductory article on preparing the microbiome for surgery, followed by specific articles on the microbiome and colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, bariatric surgery, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, vascular disease, and neurosurgery.

Contains 9 relevant, practice-oriented topics including the role of the microbiome and pancreatic cancer; the microbiome and early and late-onset colorectal cancer; preparing the microbiome for surgery; the microbiome and IBD; and more

Provides in-depth clinical reviews on the surgical microbiome, offering actionable insights for clinical practice

Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews