BookQuyen D. Chu, John F. Gibbs, Gazi B. Zibari, editors.
Summary: This volume provides a comprehensive perspective on surgical oncologic diseases that are relevant to those who have an interest in surgical oncology. Its purpose is to distill a voluminous amount of information to readers so they will have the opportunity to apply relevant information and knowledge to their particular needs. Each chapter is written by experts in their field who provide concise and in-depth information on their topic and supply references to key articles. Illustrations, diagrams, and photographs are included to assist the visual learners. Each chapter begins with bulleted key points to focus the readers on the material that will be covered and concludes with an appendix that summarizes the salient points. This unique set-up can be used as a tool to quickly review the topic at hand. The text also includes a set of short questions and answers at the end of each chapter to reinforce the salient points. Surgical Oncology: A Practical and Comprehensive Approach is a valuable resource for Medical students, surgical oncology fellows, general surgeons, and educators.
Contents:
Melanoma
Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers
Non-Invasive Breast Cancer
Early Breast Cancer
Locally Advanced Breast Cancer (LABC)
BRCA1 and BRCA2 in Breast Cancer and Ovarian Cancer
Breast Cancer during Pregnancy
Esophageal Cancer
Gastric Cancer
Small Bowel Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Adrenal Lesions
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Colon Cancer
Local Excision of Early Stage Rectal Cancer
Rectal Cancer
Management of Liver Metastases from Colorectal Cancer
Hereditary Colorectal Cancer and Polyposis Syndromes
Cytoreductive Surgery and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal
Thyroid Cancer
Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (PNETs)
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) Syndromes
Carcinoid Tumors
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)
Ovarian and Adnexal Masses.