KB's Management of Gastrointestinal Cancers: Basics & Perspective

KB's Management of Gastrointestinal Cancers: Basics & Perspective

Author: Kirti Bushan
Publisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (JPB)
Edition: 1st Edition
Binding: Hardback
Language: English
Pages: 482
ISBN-13: 9789372020106
Dimensions: 8.25 x 10.5 inches
Print: Four Color
Copyright Year: 2027

About the Book

GI cancers represent over one-quarter (26%) of the global cancer incidence and over one-third (35%) of all cancer-related deaths. This comprehensive textbook covers the management of cancers of the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, rectum, and anal canal.

Key Features

• 49 chapters divided into four sections covering all aspects of GI cancer management
• Covers surgical anatomy, epidemiology and etiology, molecular biology, pathology and pathogenesis, diagnosis and staging, surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and recent guidelines
• All major trials, recent advances, and current controversies addressed
• Forewords by SH Advani and Nagraj G Huilgol
• Ideal for MCh and DNB trainees, gastroenterologists, GI surgeons, and surgical, medical, and radiation oncologists

Epidemiological Context

As per the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021, there were 5.26 million incidences and 3.70 million deaths from GI cancers. GLOBOCAN 2022 data reveals that colorectal cancer was a leading GI cancer in India, with 40,430 cases in males and 24,433 in females.