Imaging in Rectal Cancer
Over the past several decades there have been tremendous improvements in the outcomes of patients with rectal cancer. Imaging modalities such as endorectal ultrasonography (ERUS), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and…
ONCOLOGY
Current Practices and Challenges of Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Patients with Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in men and women in the developed world. Although surgery is the foundation of curative treatment, adjuvant chemotherapy also improves…
Controversies in Laparoscopy for Colon and Rectal Cancer
There is sufficient level I evidence to support and even recommend laparoscopy as the surgical modality of choice for colon cancer resection. Laparoscopy offers improved short-term outcomes and at least…
Colon Resection
The traditional approach to surgical resection of colonic cancer involves removal of the primary tumor together with the associated lymphovascular pedicle. In an attempt to improve oncological outcomes, several groups…
Quality Assurance in Colon and Rectal Cancer Surgery
Surgery remains the cornerstone in the multidisciplinary treatment of colon and rectal cancer. Many diagnostic, technical, and adjuvant therapies are known to impact the immediate and long-term oncologic results. Guidelines…
Colonoscopy
The purpose of most colonoscopies is to detect and treat colorectal neoplasia, preventing or providing early diagnosis of cancer. Basic to this mission is the recognition and diagnosis of neoplasms….
Treatment of Colorectal Cancer
Nancy N. Baxter, MD, PhD, Editor Marcus J. Burnstein, MD, Editor Despite tremendous advances, colorectal cancer remains a hugely important problem and an abundance of important questions about colorectal cancer…
Palliation
This article summarizes the current literature in treatment of unresectable biliary tract and primary liver tumors. Locoregional therapies including radiofrequency ablation, percutaneous ethanol injection, cryoablation, microwave ablation, transarterial chemoembolization, hepatic…
Systemic and Targeted Therapy for Biliary Tract Tumors and Primary Liver Tumors
Tumors of the biliary tract and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) are complex tumors with heterogeneous carcinogenic mechanisms. Patients with hepatobiliary cancer have advances disease and need systematic therapy to palliate symptoms…
An Emerging Role for Radiation Therapy in the Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma
Radiation therapy is emerging as a potentially effective treatment of locally advanced, unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Outcomes from early prospective studies seem promising, with improved survival compared with historical controls….
