Advances in Diagnosis and Therapy of Colorectal Carcinoma

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide and a leading cause of death. In the past decade, innovation in surgical treatment for colorectal cancer, including robotic platforms, and advances in targeted therapy, immunotherapy, cell-directed therapy, and combination therapy have significantly improved survival rates in patients with colorectal cancer. This book presents updated information on the diagnosis, screening, and treatment and management of colorectal cancer for treating physicians and patients alike.