ABSTRACT
Surgical intervention for the treatment of anorectal lesions ranges from the simple incision and drainage of abscesses to more complicated procedures (e.g., resection of anorectal malignancies). A wide range of surgical techniques is available to treat anorectal conditions (Table 1). Common to all these surgical procedures is the requirement for optimal patient positioning and appropriate anesthetic technique. This can make the difference between a procedure that is difficult for the surgeon and uncomfortable for the patient and a painless one, in which visualization is excellent. Close cooperation and communication with the surgeon in order to achieve this is therefore of paramount importance.
