Colon Polyps and Colorectal Cancer - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3030572757 ISBN 13: 9783030572754

Publisher: Springer, 2021

Synopsis

This thoroughly revised and extended second edition of the book clearly explains the nature of colon polyps and their relationship to colorectal cancer in light of new developments. It discusses in detail new topics, including polyp development, risk factors and prevention measures, and also describes surgical, medical oncology and radiotherapy treatments of colon cancer. In cases of advanced colon cancer, it clearly demonstrates how to perform surgical interventions in the presence of urinary tract metastases and gynecologic organ metastases. The book also includes chapters on medical treatment and radiotherapy in distant metastases of colorectal cancer. Further, it presents resection of liver metastases and transplantation options. Carefully examining the risk factors, and the treatment of colon cancer from the early to the advanced stages, the book is invaluable not only for medical specialists and students, but also for general readers and patients.

About this title

About the Author

Omer Engin is an Associate Professor of General Surgery in the Department of Surgery, Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University, Izmir, Turkey. Dr. Engin received his medical degree from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He completed surgical training at the Ministry of Health Taksim Training and Research Hospital in Istanbul and then worked in training and research hospitals for many years, contributing to the training of many new general surgeons. Dr. Engin's special interests include in particular oncologic surgery and hepatopancreatobiliary surgery. He has authored numerous international research articles and congress proceedings and edited many books on general surgery. Dr. Engin is a member of various national and international surgical associations. As a person who enjoys research, he supports the principle of multidisciplinary work and is keen to share his experience and knowledge.

From the Back Cover

This book, now in a thoroughly revised and extended second edition, clearly explains the nature of colon polyps and their relationship to colorectal cancer. On this basis, it goes on to provide up-to-date guidance on disease prevention and treatment. The book opens by describing the anatomy and histology of the colon and all aspects of the use of colonoscopy, including in the presence of infectious disease and in pregnant patients.  The histopathological features of colon polyps and their endoscopic and surgical treatment are then discussed in depth. Risk factors for the development of colorectal cancer are identified, with advice on preventive measures, and detailed clinical information is presented on the treatment options for colorectal cancer, from open surgery, laparoscopic resection, and robotic surgery to neoadjuvant and adjuvant radiotherapy and chemotherapy. In addition, the different potential approaches in patients with liver metastases are fully described. The book will be invaluable for medical specialists and students, and the clear style ensures that it will also be accessible for other interested persons, including patients.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3030572757
• ISBN 13: 9783030572754
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 746
• Editor: Engin Omer