topic:"Rectal Neoplasms - diagnosis" found 6 records - Provincial Hospitals Library Catalogue

Early gastrointestinal cancers II : rectal cancer

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Florian Otto, Manfred P. Lutz, editors. --Cham, Switzerland: Springer , c2014.

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This Recent Results in Cancer Research volume provides an up-to-date overview of the multidisciplinary management of locally confined rectal cancer as well as colorectal cancer with synchronous resectable liver metastases. The contents comprise the majority of the invited contributions from the Second St. Gallen EORTC Gastrointestinal Cancer Conference, held on 6-8 March 2014 in St. Gallen, Switzerland. Written by some of the world's leading experts in the imaging, endoscopy, pathology, molecul…

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Other Authors: St. Gallen EORTC Gastrointestinal Cancer Conference (2nd : 2014 : Saint Gallen, Switzerland)

Other Authors: Otto, Florian; Lutz, Manfred P.

Responsibility: Florian Otto, Manfred P. Lutz, editors

Alternate Title: Rectal cancer

Place of Publication: Cham, Switzerland

Publisher: Springer

Date of Publication: c2014

Physical Description: 1 online resource (viii, 252 pages)

Series Vol.: v. 203

Series Title: Recent results in cancer research

ISBN: 9783319080604 (electronic bk.); 9783319080598

Subjects (MeSH): Early Detection of Cancer; Early Medical Intervention; Rectal Neoplasms - diagnosis; Rectal Neoplasms - therapy

Subjects (LCSH): Rectum - Cancer - Congresses; Surgical oncology; Gastroenterology

Abstract: This Recent Results in Cancer Research volume provides an up-to-date overview of the multidisciplinary management of locally confined rectal cancer as well as colorectal cancer with synchronous resectable liver metastases. The contents comprise the majority of the invited contributions from the Second St. Gallen EORTC Gastrointestinal Cancer Conference, held on 6-8 March 2014 in St. Gallen, Switzerland. Written by some of the world's leading experts in the imaging, endoscopy, pathology, molecular biology, surgery, radiotherapy, and medical oncology of rectal cancer and liver metastases, the chapters offer a comprehensive view on the latest recommendations in diagnosis and multidisciplinary treatment.

Contents: Part I. Staging of Rectal Cancer -- Imaging Assessment of Early Rectal Cancer -- Predicting Lymph Node Metastases in pT1 Rectal Cancer -- Part II. Treatment of Early Rectal Cancer -- Endoscopic Resection: When Is EMR/ESD Sufficient? -- Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery -- Part III. Surgical Treatment of Rectal Cancer -- What Is ‘‘Good Quality’’ in Rectal Cancer Surgery? The Pathologist’s Perspective -- Total Mesorectal Excision: Open, Laparoscopic or Robotic -- Ultra Low Resection Versus Abdomino-Perineal Excision in Low Rectal Cancer -- T4 Rectal Cancer: Do We Always Need an Exenteration? -- Do T3 Rectal Cancers Always Need Radiochemotherapy? -- Quality of Life After Surgery for Rectal Cancer -- Part IV. Combined Modality Therapy in Rectal Cancer -- Aims of Combined Modality Therapy in Rectal Cancer (M0) -- Neoadjuvant Radiotherapy (5 3 5 Gy): Immediate Versus Delayed Surgery -- Early and Late Toxicity of Radiotherapy for Rectal Cancer -- Immediate Surgery or Clinical Follow-Up After a Complete Clinical Response? -- Part V. Rectal Cancer with Synchronous Liver Metastases -- Limits of Colorectal Liver Metastases Resectability: How and Why to Overcome Them? -- Rectal Cancer with Synchronous Liver Metastases: Leave It All in? When (not) to Resect the Primary? -- Recurrence Patterns After Resection of Liver Metastases from Colorectal Cancer.

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Modern Management of Cancer of the Rectum

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Walter E. Longo, Vikram Reddy, Riccardo A. Audisio, editors. (Second edition) --London: Springer , c2015.

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Since the last edition of this book, there has been great progress in all matters relating to rectal cancer. This edition is a revision and update of a gradually changing field in which the surgeon, medical oncologist, and radiation oncologist cannot function without the other. Modern Management of Cancer of the Rectum deals with every aspect of rectal cancer. Its overall view is delivered by an internationally recognized panel of experts, all of whom are leaders in their field. Each chapter re…

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Other Authors: Longo, Walter E; Reddy, Vikram; Audisio, Riccardo A

Responsibility: Walter E. Longo, Vikram Reddy, Riccardo A. Audisio, editors

Edition: Second edition

Place of Publication: London

Publisher: Springer

Date of Publication: c2015

Physical Description: 1 online resource (xvii, 472 p. : 120 illus., 108 illus. in color)

ISBN: 9781447166092; 9781447166085 (print ed.)

Subjects (MeSH): Rectal Neoplasms - diagnosis; Rectal Neoplasms - surgery; Rectal Neoplasms - therapy

Abstract: Since the last edition of this book, there has been great progress in all matters relating to rectal cancer. This edition is a revision and update of a gradually changing field in which the surgeon, medical oncologist, and radiation oncologist cannot function without the other. Modern Management of Cancer of the Rectum deals with every aspect of rectal cancer. Its overall view is delivered by an internationally recognized panel of experts, all of whom are leaders in their field. Each chapter reflects advances in medical oncology and surgical techniques that have changed the management of rectal cancer. This book will provide practicing surgeons, surgeons in training, oncologists, radiation oncologists, and all others who diagnose and treat this malignancy with up-to-date information that will ultimately allow for the better management of patients.

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MRI of Rectal Cancer : Clinical Atlas

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by Arnd-Oliver Schäfer, Mathias Langer. --Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer-Verlag , c2010.

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Author: Schäfer, Arnd-Oliver

Other Authors: Langer, Mathias

Responsibility: by Arnd-Oliver Schäfer, Mathias Langer

Place of Publication: Berlin, Heidelberg

Publisher: Springer-Verlag

Date of Publication: c2010

ISBN: 9783540728337

Subjects (MeSH): Rectal neoplasms - diagnosis - atlases

Subjects (LCSH): Colorectal Diseases; Radiology, Medical; Oncology

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New Treatment Modalities in Rectal Cancer

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Fazl Q. Parray, Nisar Ahmad Chowdri, editors. --Singapore: Springer , c2020.

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This book provides an up-to-date and detailed overview of diagnostic and management strategies for rectal cancer. It includes chapters focusing on recent diagnostic modalities such as technical advances, the role of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), immunology, and histopathology, as well as the latest surgical techniques for the management of rectal cancer. It also discusses the role of adjuvant, neo-adjuvant and non-operative approaches. Further, it presents the recent guidelines of preventio…

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Other Authors: Parray, Fazl Q.; Chowdri, Nisar Ahmad

Responsibility: Fazl Q. Parray, Nisar Ahmad Chowdri, editors

Place of Publication: Singapore

Publisher: Springer

Date of Publication: c2020

Physical Description: 1 online resource (xvii, 189 p.) : 93 illus., 81 illus. in color

ISBN: 9789811371974; 9789811371967 (Print ed.); 9789811371981 (Print ed.); 9789811371998 (Print ed.)

Subjects (MeSH): Rectal Neoplasms - diagnosis; Rectal Neoplasms - surgery

Specialty: Gastroenterology; Medical Oncology

Abstract: This book provides an up-to-date and detailed overview of diagnostic and management strategies for rectal cancer. It includes chapters focusing on recent diagnostic modalities such as technical advances, the role of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), immunology, and histopathology, as well as the latest surgical techniques for the management of rectal cancer. It also discusses the role of adjuvant, neo-adjuvant and non-operative approaches. Further, it presents the recent guidelines of prevention and early diagnosis, as well as current and future diagnostic and staging work-up, clearly and concisely, linking each topic to the therapeutic options arising from the staging. A large part of this multifaceted book is devoted to the in-hospital care of rectal cancer patients, from the fast-track procedures and enhanced recovery systems to detailed descriptions of the available surgical techniques, including salvage situations, accidents, complications and their treatment.

Contents: 1. Technological Advances in Management of Colorectal Cancer -- 2. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in Rectal Cancers -- 3. Staplers in Colorectal Surgery -- 4. Total Mesorectal Excision (TME) in Rectal Cancer -- 5. Neo-Reservoirs in Rectal Cancer -- 6. Pathology in Colorectal Malignancy -- 7. Nucleotide Excision Repair (NER) and Role in Colorectal Carcinogenesis -- 8. Laparoscopy in Colorectal Cancer -- 9. Extralevator Abdominoperineal Excision (ELAPE) in Rectal Cancer -- 10. Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES) in Rectal Tumors -- 11. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) in Colorectal Surgery -- 12. Neoadjuvant and Adjuvant Therapy for Rectal Cancer -- 13. Non-operative Management for Rectal Cancer.