Longo W.E., Reddy V., Audisio R.A. (Eds.) Modern Management of Cancer of the Rectum

2 edition. — Springer, London, 2015. — 472 p. — ISBN: 978-1-4471-6608-5, 978-1-4471-6609-2.Covers the recent advances in the understanding of aetiology and treatment (prognostic factors, pattern of spread, natural history)
Written by international experts with an emphasis of contributors from the USModern Management of Cancer of the Rectum is intended to provide a comprehensive overview of all aspects of rectal neoplasms. It addresses such topics as epidemiology, biology, screening and chemoprevention, the role of imaging in diagnosis, staging and prognosis, radiation therapy, medical and surgical treatment, as well as new modalities of therapy, including laparoscopy, and transanal endoscopic surgery. A greater understanding of prognostic factors, patterns of spread and natural history has occurred during the past decade; together with new diagnostic modalities this has led to significant changes in the management of patients with rectal cancer. This book will be invaluable for all those who treat rectal cancer.Evolution of the Surgical Management of Rectal Cancer
Pathology and Staging
Genetics, Screening and Chemoprevention
The Role of Imaging in the Diagnosis and Staging of Primary and Recurrent Rectal Cancer
Neo-adjuvant Therapy
Restorative Procedures
Abdominoperineal Resection
Total Mesorectal Excision with Autonomic Nerve Preservation: “Optimized Surgery”
Laparoscopic Resections for Large Bowel Malignancy: Laparoscopic Colectomy
Minimal Access Surgery for Rectal Cancer
Postoperative Adjuvant Combined Modality Therapy
Follow-up After Potentially Curative Therapy for Rectal Cancer
Surgical Approach to Locally Recurrent Disease
Metastatic Rectal Cancer
Rare Histiotypes
Quality of Life and Palliative Care in Rectal Cancer Patients
Costs of Rectal Cancer Patient Management