Full Description
This book is a concise guide to colorectal surgery for general surgeons, gastroenterologists and trainees.
Beginning with a description of the surgical anatomy and embryology of the rectum, the following chapters discuss different surgical techniques for the treatment of rectal cancer, including transanal endoscopic microsurgery, neoadjuvant treatment and laparoscopic surgery.
Newer and more aggressive approaches to the management of peritoneal carcinomatosis and rectal prolapse are also covered.
Content is enhanced by clinical, pathological and genetic data, as well as images and illustrations.
Key points
Concise guide to colorectal surgery for general surgeons, gastroenterologists and trainees
Covers different surgical techniques for treatment of rectal cancer
Includes newer and aggressive approaches to management of peritoneal carcinomatosis
Content enhanced by clinical, pathological and genetic data
Contents
Chapter 1: New Insights into the Surgical Anatomy and Embryology of the Rectum: A Review
Chapter 2: Trends in the Management of Rectal Cancer
Chapter 3: Neoadjuvant Therapy in Rectal Cancer: Current Status
Chapter 4: Macroscopic Examination of TME Specimen
Chapter 5: Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery in Benign or Malignant Disease
Chapter 6: Peritoneal Carcinomatosis from Colorectal Cancer: An Update
Chapter 7: Pouch and Its Complications
Chapter 8: Complete Rectal Prolapse and Its Management
