Heather Pullman

Recent Updates in the Surgical Treatment of Colorectal Cancer (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Colorectal cancer (CRC), also known as bowel cancer and colon cancer, is the development of cancer from the colon orrectum (parts of the large intestine). Most colorectal cancers are due to old age and lifestyle factors, with only a small numberof cases due to underlying genetic disorders. Treatments used for colorectal cancer may include some combination ofsurgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and targeted therapy. This book provides explanation on the treatment ofcolorectal in standardized ways that take into account technological advances and the trend towards individually tailoredtherapy. Readers will find careful, well-illustrated descriptions of the standard surgical techniques for rectal cancer and coloncancer that have contributed to recent improvements. In this book extent and timing of surgery, patient safety, risk ofcomplications, and unresolved issues are all discussed. The use of surgery within the context of multimodal managementincluding chemotherapy and radiotherapy is also explained in this book. The book will serve as a valuable reference forsurgeons, young surgeons who are in training, experienced practitioners who want to enhance their knowledge and skills,and all others who wish to learn about this field.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: White Press Academics
• Seitenzahl: 279
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Januar 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781684691401
• Artikelnr.: 61170169