Rectal cancer: international perspectives on multimodality management

This cutting-edge book delivers state of the art information on the management, biology, and clinical science of rectal cancer. Covering the spectrum of information from genetics and screening, to evaluation and staging, to advances and controversies in management, to survivor outcomes, sphincter preservation and quality of life, it is a comprehensive resource for this rapidly changing field. Surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy are fully explored, including the use of novel cytotoxic and targeted agents. With examination of trialsin the United States and Europe, this book features the unique clinical insights of a cadre of world renowned specialists. Rectal Cancer: International Perspectives on Multimodality Management is an engaging discussion of current andfuture directions. This book is necessary reading for medical, surgical, and radiation oncologists treating primary and metastatic rectal cancer. Expert international authorship State of the art knowledge of biology, genetics, staging, and treatment Attention to outcomes and quality of life of survivors Most current examination of US and European trials Coverage of surgical, medical, and radiation therapies INDICE: Introduction.- Clinical Staging: Endoscopic Techniques.- Clinical Staging: CT and MRI.- Surgery: Local Excision.- Surgery: Total Mesorectal Excision and Lateral Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection.- Surgery: Abdominoperineal Resection, Low-Anterior Resection and Beyond.- Surgery: T4 and Recurrent Rectal Cancer.- Surgery: Metastatic Disease.- Rectal Carcinoma: Surgical and Ablative Management of Liver Metastases.-Surgical Pathology.-Chemotherapy: Concurrent Delivery with Radiation Therapy.- Chemotherapy: Adjuvant and Neoadjuvant Approaches.-Chemotherapy: Metastatic Disease.-Radiation therapy: Adjuvant vs. Neoadjuvant therapy.-Radiation therapy: Short vs. Long Course.-Chemoradiation Therapy: Non-operative Approaches.-Contact X-Ray Therapy.- Radiation Therapy: Brachytherapy and Contact Therapy.-Radiation Therapy: Technical Innovations.

• ISBN: 978-1-60761-566-8
• Editorial: Humana
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 250
• Fecha Publicación: 28/09/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés