Colon Polyps and Colorectal Cancer

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.

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.