Overview

This book is a state-of-the-art reference work covering every aspect of the field of renal cell cancer, from diagnostics to clinical management. It provides an overview of new information concerning epidemiology, molecular and immunologic characteristics, as well as surgical therapy. Particular focus is given to the latest diagnostic tests and genetic counseling. Associated topics such as pain management and palliative care are also covered. It is a vital reference tool for urologists, oncologists and radiologists alike, being the most comprehensive volume available on the subject.

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Author:   Jean J. M. C. H. Rosette ,  Cora N. Sternberg ,  Hein P. van Poppel
Publisher:   Springer London Ltd
Imprint:   Springer London Ltd
Edition:   2008 ed.
Weight:   1.705kg
ISBN:  

9781846283857

ISBN 10:   184628385
Pages:   582
Publication Date:   06 August 2008
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Epidemiology of Renal Cell Carcinoma.- Natural History of Renal Cell Carcinoma.- Pathology of Renal Cell Carcinoma: Correlation of Morphology, Immunophenotype, and Genetic and Clinical Aspects.- Staging of Renal Cell Carcinoma.- Prognostic Factors: Markers.- Diagnostic Tests.- Ultrasound in Diagnosis and Follow-Up of Renal Cell Cancer.- Computer Tomography in Renal Cell Cancer.- Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Renal Cell Cancer.- Angiography as a Diagnostic Tool in Renal Cell Carcinoma.- Positron Emission Tomography in Renal Cancer.- Biopsies and Cytological Punctures.- Hereditary Factors.- von Hippel–Lindau Disease.- Genetic Counseling for Inherited Forms of Kidney Cancer.- Surgery.- Open Radical Nephrectomy for Localized Renal Cell Carcinoma.- Radical Nephrectomy, Laparoscopic Transperitoneal.- Retroperitoneoscopic Radical Nephrectomy.- Radical Nephrectomy: Lymph Node Dissection.- Nephron-Sparing Surgery: Partial Nephrectomy Open.- Nephron-Sparing Surgery: Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy.- How Much Margin to Spare in Partial Nephrectomy.- Advanced Tumors: Tumor Thrombus.- Complicated Tumors: Bench Surgery.- Advanced Disease: Nonpulmonary Metastases.- Local Recurrence After Radical Nephrectomy for Renal Cell Carcinoma.- Minimal Invasive Therapies.- Cryosurgery.- Radiofrequency Ablation of Renal Masses.- High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound.- Current Status of Photodynamic Therapy for Renal Tumors.- Complicated Cysts and Cystic Carcinomas.- Nephron-Sparing Surgery for Central Renal Tumors.- Bilateral Renal Masses.- Old and Fragile Patients.- Obesity and Coumadin in Kidney Cancer.- Obesity and Kidney Cancer.- Coumadin and Kidney Cancer.- Embolization.- Benign Tumors of the Kidney.- Bone Metastases.- Radiotherapy.- Surgery.- Medical Management.- Immunotherapy.-Antiangiogenic Therapies in Renal Cell Carcinoma.- Signal Transduction Inhibitors in Renal Cell Cancer.- Cytotoxic Chemotherapy for Metastatic Renal Cell Cancer.- Cell-Based Vaccines for Renal Cell Carcinoma.- Monoclonal Antibody-Based Therapy.- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: Allogeneic Immunotherapy for Cancer.- Bisphosphonate Treatment for Osteolytic Bone Metastases Associated with Renal Cell Carcinoma.- Therapeutic Counseling for the Medical Management of Renal Cell Carcinoma.- Trends in Medical Management of Renal Cell Cancer.- Models of Human Renal Cell Carcinoma.- Follow-Up Strategies for Renal Cell Carcinoma After Nephrectomy.- Palliative Treatment in Renal Cell Cancer.- Future Directions.

Reviews

From the reviews: Renal-Cell Carcinoma, a Malignant Tumor that is associated with a poor prognosis, is difficult to diagnose in its early stages and difficult to treat successfully. This book provides an overview of the epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of this type of tumor. ! They aim the book primarily at urologists and urologic oncologists ! . The accompanying radiographic figures vividly clarify the role that medical imaging plays in diagnosis and staging. (Robert J. Motzer, The New England Journal of Medicine, Vol. 360 (18), April, 2009)

From the reviews: Renal-Cell Carcinoma, a Malignant Tumor that is associated with a poor prognosis, is difficult to diagnose in its early stages and difficult to treat successfully. This book provides an overview of the epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of this type of tumor. ... They aim the book primarily at urologists and urologic oncologists ... . The accompanying radiographic figures vividly clarify the role that medical imaging plays in diagnosis and staging. (Robert J. Motzer, The New England Journal of Medicine, Vol. 360 (18), April, 2009)

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