BookVivian E. Strong, M.D., F.A.C.S., editor.
Contents:
The Historical Perspective of Gastric Cancer
Epidemiology of Gastric Cancer
Molecular Mechanisms in Gastric Carcinogenesis
Pathology of Gastric Cancer
Role of HER2 in Gastric Cancers
Pathophysiology of Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer
Western Perspective and Epidemiology of Gastric Cancer
Diagnosis, Staging and Workup of Gastric Cancer
Endoscopy and Endoscopic Ultrasound Examination of the Stomach
The Role of Staging Laparoscopy and Peritoneal Cytology in Gastric Cancer
Endoscopic Resection for Gastric Cancer
Methods of Reconstruction
BI, BII, Roux-en-Y, Jejunal Interposition, Proximal Gastrectomy and Pouch Reconstruction
Lymphadenectomy
D1, D2 and D3
Open Methods of Resection and Reconstruction for Subtotal and Total Gastrectomy
Laparoscopic Methods of Resection and Reconstruction for Subtotal and Total Gastrectomy with D2 Lymphadenectomy
Robotic Methods of Resection and Reconstruction for Subtotal and Total Gastrectomy with D2 Lymphadenectomy
Managing Early and Late Postoperative Complications Following Gastric Surgery
Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer
Surveillance after Gastric Resection
Surgical Trials for Gastric Cancer
Neoadjuvant and Adjuvant Treatment
Strategies and Clinical Trials
Western Perspective
Adjuvant and Neoadjuvant Treatment: Standard Treatment and Clinical Trials in the East
Radiation Treatment for Gastric Cancer
Targeted Therapy and Novel Agents for the Treatment of Gastric Cancer: A View towards the Future.