Describes and illustrates standard surgical techniques that are significantly improving survival rates among colorectal cancer patients in the Asia-Pacific region

Discusses minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic options in detail

Explains the role of surgery within a multimodal, multidisciplinary approach

Autorentext

Nam Kyu Kim, M.D., Ph.D., FACS, FRCS, Professor and Chairman, Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.

Kenichi Sugihara, M.D., Ph.D., Professor, Department of Surgery, Tokyo Medical and Dental University. President, Khojinkai Daiichi Hospital, Japan.

Jin-Tung Liang, M.D., Ph.D., Vice-chairman, Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital and College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan.

Inhalt

1. Epidermiology. - 2. Molecular basis of Colorectal Cancer. - 3. Revised Roadmap for Tailored based on Molecular Subtype. - 4. Preoperative Staging of Colorectal Cancer. - 5. Rectal Cancer: Anatomy Considerations in Rectal Cancer Surgery. - A. Anatomical basis of Rectal cancer Surgery with emphasis on Anatomical layers.- B. Anatomical basis of Total Mesorectal Excision and preservation of the pelvic autonomic nerves.- C. The lymphatic spread of the Rectal Cancer and Effect of dissection.- D. Anal sphincter preservation: functional anatomy, how can we do?.- 6. Multimodality Treatment in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer. - A. Neoadjuvant Therapy for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer.- B. Response Evaluation after Neoadjuvant Therapy.- C. Pathologic assessment of tumor response after neoadjuvant th erapy.- D. Tailored Surgical Treatment based on Response to Neoadjuvant Therapy.- E. Pathologic assessment of the specimen and quality of surgery.- 7. Rectal Cancer Surgery: Techniques. - A. Total Mesorectal Excision : History and Surgical outcomes.- B. Extralevator APR.- C. Sphincter saving procedures.- D. Lateral pelvic lymph node dissection.- E. Laparoscopic TME.- F. Robotic TME.- G. Transanal TME.- H. Local Excision: TEO and TEM.- I. Technical Tips for Safe Anastomosis.- J. Functional Outcomes.- 8. Colon Cancer. - A. Anatomical basis based on Embryologic plane and Vascular variation.- B. The lymphatic spread of Colon cancer.- C. Pathologic assessment of specimen and quality of surgery.- 9. Colon Cancer Surgery: Techniques. - A. Complete Mesocolic Excision and Central Vessel Ligation : History and Outcomes.- B. Japanese D3 Dissection.- C. Laparoscopic Surgery.- D. Robotic Surgery.- 10. The Role of Systemic Chemotherapy for Colorectal Cancer. - 11. Integrated Approach for Optimal Treatment of stage IV and recurrent Colorectal Cancer.- A. Peritoneal metastasis.- B. Hepatic metastasis.- C. Extraregional lymph node metastasis.- D. Lung metastasis.- E. Salvage Surgery.- F. Palliative Care. <p