Overview

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.

Full Product Details

Author:   Quyen D. Chu ,  John F. Gibbs ,  Gazi B. Zibari
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   2015 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 3.80cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   1.646kg
ISBN:  

9781493914227

ISBN 10:   1493914227
Pages:   678
Publication Date:   21 October 2014
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of 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.

Reviews

This new book on surgical oncology has a unique format, with each chapter starting with learning objectives and ending with salient points and questions. ... The audience includes general surgery residents and practicing surgeons who desire to gain in-depth knowledge in the treatment of solid malignancies. ... It will be particularly useful for general surgery or surgical oncology board certification preparation. (Hisakazu Hoshi, Doody's Book Reviews, May, 2015)

This new book on surgical oncology has a unique format, with each chapter starting with learning objectives and ending with salient points and questions. The audience includes general surgery residents and practicing surgeons who desire to gain in-depth knowledge in the treatment of solid malignancies. It will be particularly useful for general surgery or surgical oncology board certification preparation. (Hisakazu Hoshi, Doody's Book Reviews, May, 2015)

“This new book on surgical oncology has a unique format, with each chapter starting with learning objectives and ending with salient points and questions. … The audience includes general surgery residents and practicing surgeons who desire to gain in-depth knowledge in the treatment of solid malignancies. … It will be particularly useful for general surgery or surgical oncology board certification preparation.” (Hisakazu Hoshi, Doody's Book Reviews, May, 2015)

Author Information

Quyen D. Chu, MD, MBA, FACS Department of Surgery, LSU Health Sciences Center-Shreveport Shreveport, LA USA John F. Gibbs MD, FACS Department of Surgery Jersey Shore University Medical Center Neptune, NJ USA Gazi B. Zibari MD, FACS John C. McDonald Regional Transplant Center Willis Knighton Health System Shreveport, LA USA

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