Coloproctology

Description

Coloproctology is an essential aid for those who need a practical understanding of particularly complex procedures in this specialty. Edited and authored by outstanding surgeons in their fields, this book brings the reader expertise in surgery and management across the various conditions encountered in colorproctology, from Sigmoid Diverticulitis to colorectal cancer. Didactic in its approach, this book is key reading for trainees in coloproctology as well as senior surgical coloproctologists who wish to extend their knowledge of this important field. Front Matter....Pages ii-xiv Genetic Approaches to Colorectal Cancer....Pages 1-12 Multivisceral Resection in Rectal Cancer....Pages 13-20 Colonic Stenting....Pages 21-25 Chemotherapy Trials for Colorectal Cancer in Advanced Disease: What’s the Current Hypothesis?....Pages 27-54 Current Clinical Trials in Radiotherapy for Rectal Cancer....Pages 55-67 Quality of Life Issues and Rectal Cancer....Pages 69-79 Managing Presacral Tumors....Pages 81-91 Revisional Pouch Surgery....Pages 93-108 Surgery for Fecal Incontinence....Pages 109-119 Recurrent Rectal Cancer....Pages 121-138 The Surgical Management of Evacutory Dysfunction....Pages 139-148 New Approaches in Perineal Crohn’s Disease....Pages 149-160 Complex Anal Fistula....Pages 161-168 Rectovaginal and Rectourethral Fistula....Pages 169-184 Surgeon-Performed Ultrasound in Proctologic Practice....Pages 185-201 Changing Paradigms in the Treatment of Sigmoid Diverticulitis....Pages 203-215 Back Matter....Pages 217-221