In this issue of Surgical Clinics, guest editor Dr. Jennifer S. Beaty brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Benign Colon, Rectal, and Anal Disorders. These disorders, while non-cancerous, can significantly impact patients' quality of life and may present complex diagnostic and therapeutic challenges for clinicians. In this issue, top experts discuss up-to-date approaches to the most common benign colon and rectal complaints. - Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics including anal fissure; hemorrhoids; Crohn's disease; diverticular disease; anal abscess and fistula; ulcerative colitis; and more- Provides in-depth clinical reviews on benign colon, rectal, and anal disorders, 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