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Rectal Cancer

New Frontiers in Diagnosis, Treatment and Rehabilitation

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  1. Gian Gaetano Delaini

    1. Department of Surgery and Gastroenterology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy

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Table of contents (27 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages X-XII
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  2. Rectal Cancer. Epidemiology and Burden of Disease

    • Stefano Tardivo, William Mantovani, Emanuele Torri, Albino Poli
    Pages 1-21

  3. Diagnostic Imaging: Diagnosis and Staging

    • Riccardo Manfredi, Giulia Zamboni, Giovanni Carbognin, Farah Moore, Rossella Graziani
    Pages 23-34

  4. Pre-Operative Staging: Endorectal Ultrasound

    • Giulio Aniello Santoro, Carlo Ratto
    Pages 35-49

  5. Predictive Markers in Physiology and Anatomy for Outcomes in Rectal Cancer Patients

    • Johann Pfeifer
    Pages 51-56

  6. Rectal Cancer: Pathological Features and their Relationship to Prognosis and Treatment

    • Paola Capelli, Sara Pecori, Guido Martignoni, Laura Bortesi, Marta Gobbato, Fabio Menestrina
    Pages 57-72

  7. TME: How to Interpret the Favourable Results?

    • Leif Hultèn, Gian Gaetano Delaini, Marco Scaglia, Gianluca Colucci
    Pages 73-77

  8. Lateral Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection (LPLD) in Rectal Cancer: an Overview

    • Filippo Nifosí, Michele Rossi, Gianluca Colucci, Gian Gaetano Delaini
    Pages 79-83

  9. Controversial Issues in Rectal Cancer Surgery

    • Leif Hultèn, Gian Gaetano Delaini, Marco Scaglia, Gianluca Colucci
    Pages 85-88

  10. Rectal Cancer and Quality of Life

    • Gian Gaetano Delaini, Gianluca Colucci
    Pages 89-95

  11. Mechanical Bowel Preparation (MBP) and Probiotic Administration Before Colorectal Surgery

    • Gerardo Mangiante, Annalisa Castelli, Birgit Feil
    Pages 97-99

  12. Indications for Local Excision in Rectal Cancer Surgery

    • Diego Segre, Paola Sorba Casalegno, Herbert M. Dal Corso, Gian Gaetano Delaini, Felice Borghi
    Pages 101-106

  13. Local Excision of Rectal Cancer: TEM

    • TomasÅ¡ Skricka
    Pages 107-114

  14. Low Anterior Resection

    • Adam Dziki
    Pages 115-129

  15. Actuality of Colo-Anal Anastomosis

    • Gian Andrea Binda, Alberto Serventi
    Pages 131-136

  16. Role of Colonic Reservoirs in Rectal Cancer Surgery

    • Felice Borghi, Danilo Donati, Gian Gaetano Delaini, Diego Segre
    Pages 137-146

  17. Functional Results of Sphincter-Preserving Operations for Rectal Cancer

    • Gian Gaetano Delaini, Marco Scaglia, Gianluca Colucci, Leif Hultén
    Pages 147-155

  18. Abdominoperineal Resection

    • Petr Tsarkov
    Pages 157-165

  19. Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery in Rectal Cancer

    • Annibale D’Annibale, Emilio Morpurgo, Nicola Menin
    Pages 167-176

  20. Total Anorectal Reconstruction with an Artificial Bowel Sphincter

    • Giovanni Romano, Francesco Bianco, Guido Ciorra
    Pages 177-182
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About this book

Despite lifestyle improvements, the incidence of rectal cancer is increasing in industrialised countries. Rapid advances in technology, growing knowledge of the biological history of the disease and closer attention to patients' quality of life after surgery have led to a less invasive approach. In the last 15 years, the surgical approach has shifted from extended resection to sphincter-saving procedures, featuring a multidisciplinary approach and a high level of specialisation. The experienced surgeon can plan and choose the "right treatment for the right patient" only with the support of the radiologist, endoscopist and pathologist (preoperative staging), oncologist and radiotherapist (neoadjuvant therapy), and psychologist and stomatherapist (rehabilitation). In addition, the difficult problems of salvage procedure and the reconstruction of anal sphincter after abdominal resection are explored.

The aim of this book is to clarify the rapid advances and to offer guidelines for doctors dealing with rectal cancer. Taking into account indications, contraindications, risks, benefits and controversies, the authors offer clear and practice-oriented answers for a wide range of specialists and experts, as well as those new to the field.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Surgery and Gastroenterology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy

    Gian Gaetano Delaini

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Rectal Cancer

  • Book Subtitle: New Frontiers in Diagnosis, Treatment and Rehabilitation

  • Authors: Gian Gaetano Delaini

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/b137822

  • Publisher: Springer Milano

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Milan 2005

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-88-470-0342-2Published: 17 October 2005

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-88-470-5572-8Published: 13 December 2014

  • eBook ISBN: 978-88-470-0343-9Published: 26 January 2006

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XII, 251

  • Topics: Colorectal Surgery, Imaging / Radiology, Gastroenterology, Surgical Oncology, Pathology

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