Surgical Treatment of Colorectal Cancer

Description:

This book presents an Asian perspective on how the treatment of colorectal cancer can be optimized and standardized in ways that take into account technological advances and the trend towards individually tailored therapy. Readers will find careful, well-illustrated descriptions of the standard surgical techniques for rectal cancer and colon cancer that have contributed to recent improvements in 5-year survival rates in the Asia-Pacific region, where the incidence of colorectal cancer has been rising alarmingly due to lifestyle changes. The vital role now being played by minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic options receives detailed scrutiny. Extent and timing of surgery, patient safety, risk of complications, and unresolved issues are all discussed. Furthermore, the use of surgery within the context of multimodal management including chemotherapy and radiotherapy is explained and an integrated approach for stage IV and recurrent disease is described. The book will serve as a valuable reference for 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.

Table of contents:

Part I. Essential Basic Considerations in Colorectal Cancer

1. Epidemiology of Colorectal Cancer in Asia-Pacific Region

2. A Multidisciplinary Approach for Advanced Colorectal Cancer

3. Molecular Basis of Colorectal Cancer: Tumor Biology

Part II. Anatomic Considerations in Rectal Cancer Surgery

4. Anatomical Basis of Rectal Cancer Surgery Focused on Pelvic Fascia

5. The Lymphatic Spread of the Rectal Cancer

6. Anal Sphincter Complex Preservation

Part III. Optimized Treatment for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer

7. Risk Factors for Recurrence and Tumor Response Evaluation After Neoadjuvant Therapy-Based Radiological Study

8. Neoadjuvant Therapy for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer

9. Tailored Surgical Treatment Based on Response to Neoadjuvant Therapy

10. Pathologic Assessment and Specimen Quality After Total Mesorectal Excision of Rectal Cancer

Part IV. Standard Surgical Techniques in Rectal Cancer Surgery

11. Total Mesorectal Excision: History and Surgical Outcomes

12. Total Mesorectal Excision and Preservation of the Pelvic Autonomic Nerves: Technical Tips and Pitfall

13. Pelvic Autonomic Nerve Preservation and Lateral Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection: Techniques and Oncologic Benefits

14. Laparoscopic TME and Sphincter-Saving Procedures

15. Robotic Total Mesorectal Excision and Sphincter-Saving Operation

16. Extralevator APR (ELAPE)

17. Intersphincteric Resection and Coloanal Anastomosis

18. Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision

19. Functional Outcomes in Rectal Cancer Patients After Surgical Treatment

Part V. Anatomic Consideration for Colon Cancer Surgery

20. Anatomic Basis Based on Embryologic Plane and Vascular Variation

21. The Lymphatic Spread of Colon Cancer

Part VI. Standard Surgical Concepts and Techniques in Colon Cancer Surgery

22. Complete Mesocolic Excision and Central Vascular Ligation: History and Outcome

23. Japanese D3 Dissection

24. JCOG0404

25. Pathologic Assessment and Specimen Quality of Surgery After CME

26. Laparoscopic Surgery for Colon Cancer: Principles and Pitfalls

27. Robotic Surgery for Colon Cancer: Principles and Pitfalls

Part VII. Safety and Future of Minimal Invasive Surgery for Colorectal Cancer

28. Safe Bowel Anastomosis in Minimal Invasive Surgery for Colorectal Cancer

29. Future Perspectives in Robotic Colorectal Surgery

Part VIII. Current Status of Adjuvant Treatment

30. The Role of Systemic Chemotherapy in Colorectal Cancer

31. Recent Update on the Role of Radiation Therapy in Colorectal Cancer

Part IX. Integrated Approach for Optimal Treatment of Stage IV and Recurrent Colorectal Cancer

32. Peritoneal Metastasis

33. Hepatic Metastasis

34. Extraregional Lymph Node Metastasis

35. Lung Metastasis

36. Salvage Surgery

37. Palliative Management for Advanced Colorectal Cancer