Up-to-date and comprehensive, this surgical manual provides clear descriptions of current procedures as well as guidance on managing difficult cases. It enables an informed and multidisciplinary approach to a cancer that is increasing in frequency.

This book gives an updated and detailed overview of diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for rectal cancer. Rectal cancer has become an increasing and serious disease in western countries, mainly linked to lifestyle and bad alimentation habits. This specific cancer is not only a threat to the lifespan of patients, but also has a heavy impact on quality of life, due to its implications in the fecal, urinary and sexual functions. Recent guidelines of prevention and early diagnosis, as well as current and future diagnostic and staging work-up, are here presented in a clear and convincing way, linking each topic to the therapeutic options arising from the staging and including a chapter on the molecular evaluation of the tumor. To complete the multifaceted approach to this particular pathology, a large part is devoted to the in-hospital care of rectal cancer patients, beginning from the fast-track procedures and the enhanced recovery systems, up to the in-depth description of the available of surgical techniques, including salvage situations, accidents, complications, and their treatment. A final chapter will be dedicated to the follow-up policy and its advantages.

Recent and complete manual of surgical strategy and techniques, containing the methodological and scientific bases to know the current aspects of this illness Offers complete and handy information with a highlight on surgical aspects and a multidisciplinary approach to rectal cancer Offers clear description of current procedures and suggestions to manage difficult cases