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1. This outstanding book has been authored by the world renowned experts in surgical oncology, practicing in a rising center of excellence in the field. It introduces Level of Evidence tables to list the various options available for the treatment of each cancer and the strength of evidence available to support it. 2.The text has been developed as a comprehensive, up-to-date review of all knowledge required of a surgical oncologist from basic biology to the application of regional chemotherapy and minimally invasive surgery to palliative care. 3. The decision to only list landmark papers at the end of each chapter and not reference within the text has been made to improve the understanding of the text, and to focus the reader on general truths and not esoteric facts. 4. Dr Bernard Fisher s example of relying on scientific proof as opposed to empiricism is demonstrated in each chapter with an emphasis on evidence based facts and an Assistant Editor focused on evidence based tables for each disease site. 5. The long-term goal is for regular updates of this text and to keep current with important clinical evidence which may change our approach to therapy. The field of oncology is changing more rapidly than any other speciality and new biology as well as new therapies are constantly being tested. This entire text keeps the reader updated with these important advances in a comprehensive but readable format.SECTION I INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND1. History of Surgical Oncology: Definition, History, Scope, Philosophy2. Multidisciplinary Approach to Surgical Oncology3. Ethical Considerations in Surgical OncologySECTION IIFUNDAMENTALS AND BASICS OF CANCER4. Molecular and Cellular Biology of Cancer5. Methods of Investigation of Cancer6. Principles of Pathology7. Diagnostic Imaging in Cancer8. Vascular Access and Infusion Pumps9. Endovascular Applications in Surgical Oncology10. Nutrition in Surgical Oncology11. Pain and Palliative Care in Surgical OncologySECTION IIIPRINCIPLES AND PHILOSOPHY OF CANCER THERAPY12. Principles of Surgical Therapy13. Principles of Chemotherapy14. Principles of Radiotherapy15. Principles of Biologic TherapySECTION IVSUPERFICIAL TISSUES16. Non-melanoma Skin Cancer17. Melanoma18. Soft Tissue Sarcoma19. Non-invasive and Benign Breast Tumors20. Invasive Breast CancerSECTION V ENDOCRINE ORGANS21. Thyroid22. Parathyroid23.AdrenalSECTION VIGASTROINTESTINAL TRACT24. Esophagus25. Gastric Cancer26. Small Bowel Cancer27. Colon Cancer28. Rectum/AnusSECTION VII HEPATOBILIARY SYSTEM29. Liver Cancer30. Gallbladder Cancer31. Bile Duct Cancer32. Endocrine Pancreas33. Exocrine PancreasSECTION VIII SPECIAL TOPICS34. Splenectomy35. Gynecological Malignancies36. Leukemia and Lymphoma37. Pediatric Surgical Oncology38. Emergencies and Complications in Surgical Oncology39. Minimally Invasive Approaches in Surgical Oncology40. Robotic Surgery41. Surgical Management of Metastases

Hardcover: 800 pages
Publisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd.; 1 Har/Psc edition (August 30, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9350250519
ISBN-13: 978-9350250518
Product Dimensions: 1.5 x 8.8 x 10.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 5.2 pounds
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