This overview of rectal neoplasms addresses epidemiology, biology, screening and chemoprevention, imaging in diagnosis, staging and prognosis, radiation therapy, medical and surgical treatment, as well as new modalities of therapy, including laparoscopy, and transanal endoscopic surgery.

Modern Management of Cancer of the Rectum is intended to provide a comprehensive overview of all aspects of rectal neoplasms. It addresses such topics as epidemiology, biology, screening and chemoprevention, the role of imaging in diagnosis, staging and prognosis, radiation therapy, medical and surgical treatment, as well as new modalities of therapy, including laparoscopy, and transanal endoscopic surgery. A greater understanding of prognostic factors, patterns of spread and natural history has occurred during the past decade; together with new diagnostic modalities this has led to significant changes in the management of patients with rectal cancer. This book will be invaluable for all those who treat rectal cancer.

Preface: Introduction * 1.Historical Overview * 2. Pathology &
Staging * 3. Screening, Genetics &
Chemoprevention * 4. The Role of Imaging in Diagnosis &
Staging * 5. Neoadjuvant Treatments * 6. Restorative Procedures * 7. Abdominoperineal Resection * 8. Total Mesorectal Excision * 9. Laparoscopic Surgery * 10. Minimal Access Surgery for Rectal Cancer * 11. Postoperative Chemo-Radiation * 12. Follow Up * 13. Surgical Approach to Recurrent Disease * 14. Metastatic Rectal Cancer * 15. Rare Histotypes * 16. Quality of Life * 17. Cost Analysis.