Surgical Techniques in Rectal Cancer: Transanal, Laparoscopic and Robotic Approach

Description:

This book describes the various procedures, including surgery through the abdominal wall, through a transanal access or by the union of both, using an open, laparoscopic, or robotic approach. Worldwide pioneers for each technique are invited as authors and portray in step-by-step detail about each procedure. Of the 32 chapters, 23 are dedicated only for the surgical procedures. Each chapter is enriched by numerous figures, which complement the text, permitting the understanding of each surgical technique from its beginning until the last step. Eight additional chapters are dedicated to the clinical and anatomical aspects of rectal cancer. In the last decade there has been an impressive evolution in the treatment of patients with rectal cancer, with a focus not only on the preservation of a cancer-free life, but the quality of that life. This book has been written to be useful for everyone involved in rectal cancer management. From internists, gastroenterologists, endoscopists, oncologists, radiotherapists and radiologists involved in the treatment of rectal cancer during their daily practice, to surgeons specialized in colorectal surgery, to junior faculty to trainees, all interested in new and innovative techniques.

Table of Contents:

Part I. History, Anatomy, Evaluation and Medical Treatment

1. History of Rectal Cancer Surgery

2. Epidemiology and Carcinogenesis of Rectal Cancer

3. Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy and Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy

4. Neoadjuvant Radiotherapy

5. The Proper Treatment for the Complete Responder After Neoadjuvant Therapy

6. Adjuvant Chemotherapy

7. Future Therapies in Medical Oncology

8. Surgical Anatomy of the Rectum

9. Laparoscopic Exposure of Critical Anatomy in Rectal Cancer Surgery: Techniques and Examples

Part II. Abdominal Laparoscopy and Robot-Assisted

10. Multiport Laparoscopic TME with Low Colorectal Anastomosis

11. Reduced Port Laparoscopic TME with Low Colorectal Anastomosis

12. Single-Port Laparoscopic TME with Low Colorectal Anastomosis

13. Robot-Assisted Multiport TME with Low Colorectal Anastomosis

14. Robot-Assisted Reduced Port TME with Low Colorectal Anastomosis

15. Multiport Laparoscopic TME with Coloanal Anastomosis

16. Reduced Port Laparoscopic TME with Coloanal Anastomosis

17. Single-Port Laparoscopic TME with Coloanal Anastomosis

18. Robot-Assisted TME with Coloanal Anastomosis

19. Multiport Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection

20. Reduced Port Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection

21. Single-Port Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection

22. Robotic-Assisted Abdominoperineal Resection

Part III. Transanal Laparoscopy and Robot-Assisted

23. Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM) and Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS)

24. Transanal Laparoscopic TME with Multiport Abdominal Laparoscopy

25. Transanal Laparoscopic TME with Reduced Port Abdominal Laparoscopy

26. Transanal Laparoscopic TME with Single-Port Abdominal Laparoscopy

27. Transanal Laparoscopic TME with Robot-Assisted Abdominal Laparoscopy

28. Pure Transanal Laparoscopic TME without Abdominal Laparoscopy

29. Transanal Robot-Assisted TME with Multiport Abdominal Laparoscopy

30. Transanal Robot-Assisted TME with Reduced Port Abdominal Laparoscopy

31. Transanal Robot-Assisted TME with Single-Port Abdominal Laparoscopy

32. Transanal Robot-Assisted TME with Robot-Assisted Abdominal Laparoscopy