Surgical Oncology - An Algorithmic Approach

Surgical Oncology: An Algorithmic Approach presents the full spectrum of current cancer treatment options available to the practicing general surgeon or trainee. Through the pairing of 4-color algorithms and concise, clinically oriented text, the reader can quickly visualize and understand the decision-making process. Separate algorithmic branches highlight surgical treatment, adjuvant therapies such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy, as well as combined modality treatment. Over 90 chapters address organ systems from head to toe and tackle special topics, including oncologic emergencies (compromised airway, mental status changes, spinal cord compression), diagnostic and therapeutic challenges (occult axillary metastases, the jaundiced cancer patient, ascites), and surgical adjuncts (management of pain in the cancer patient, nutritional support, genetic counseling, when to withdraw therapy).
Two appendices will prove invaluable to the busy general surgeon - reviewing both the most commonly used chemotherapeutic agents and the principles of radiation oncology. More than 200 illustrations augment the textbook.
Surgical Oncology: An Algorithmic Approach is intended to be a useful, user-friendly reference for every general surgeon, surgical resident, surgical oncology fellow, and surgical oncologist. The book will also provide the medical oncologist with an up-to-date review of surgical procedures and the role of surgery in combined multimodality treatment.

List of contents

Head and Neck.- Cancer of the Lip.- Cancer of the Floor of the Mouth.- Cancer of the Hard Palate.- Cancer of the Anterior (Oral) Tongue.- Cancer of the Soft Palate.- Tonsillar Cancer.- Cancer of the Nasopharynx.- Laryngeal Cancer.- Malignant Tumors of Salivary Glands.- Endocrine Malignancies.- Thyroid Neoplasms.- Parathyroid Cancer.- Adrenal Cancer.- Hypergastrinemia, Gastrinoma, and Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia 1.- Insulinoma.- Glucagonoma.- Carcinoid Tumors.- Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndromes.- Cancer of the Lung.- Small Cell Cancer of the Lung.- Non-Small Cell Cancer of the Lung.- Metastatic Cancer to the Lung.- Breast Cancer.- Abnormal Mammography.- Carcinoma In Situ.- Early Invasive Breast Cancer.- Locally Advanced Breast Cancer.- Cutaneous Malignancies.- Melanoma.- Nonmelanotic Skin Cancer.- Gastrointestinal Malignancies.- Cancer of the Esophagus.- Long-Segment and Short-Segment Barrett's Esophagus.- Gastric Cancer.- Cancer of the Small Intestine.- Periampullary Malignancies.- Carcinoma of the Body and Tail of the Pancreas.- Proximal Bile Duct Cancer.- Cancer of the Gallbladder.- Hepatocellular Cancer.- Colorectal Hepatic Metastasis.- Colon Cancer.- High Risk Premalignant Colorectal Conditions.- Rectal Cancer.- Cancer of the Appendix.- Anal Cancer.- Sarcomas.- Retroperitoneal Sarcomas.- Extremity Soft Tissue Sarcomas.- Bone Cancers.- Osteogenic Sarcoma.- Ewing's Sarcoma Family of Tumors.- Osseous Metastases.- Genitourinary Cancers.- Cancer of the Bladder.- Cancer of the Kidney.- Prostate Cancer.- Evaluation of the Scrotal Mass.- Testicular Tumors.- Gynecologic Cancers.- Endometrial Cancer.- Cervical Cancer.- Ovarian Cancer.- Pediatric Tumors.- Wilms' Tumor.- Neuroblastoma.- Pediatric Hepatic Tumors.- Hematologic Malignancies.- Hodgkin's Disease.-Oncologic Emergencies.- Spinal Cord Compression.- Superior Vena Cava Syndrome.- Cardiac Tamponade.- Adrenal Insufficiency.- Hypercalcemic Crisis.- Hypoglycemia.- Tumor Lysis Syndrome.- Compromised Airway.- Mental Status Changes.- Bone Marrow-Suppressed Cancer Patient.- Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges.- Occult Axillary Metastases.- Cervical Lymph Node.- Mediastinal Masses.- Liver Masses.- The Jaundiced Cancer Patient.- Adnexal Masses.- Malignant Pleural Effusion.- Malignant Ascites.- Surgical Adjuncts.- Management of the Patient with Pain.- Nutritional Support.- Genetic Testing for Cancer Susceptibility.- When You May Legally Withdraw Treatment.

Summary

Surgical Oncology: An Algorithmic Approach presents the full spectrum of current cancer treatment options available to the practicing general surgeon or trainee. Through the pairing of 4-color algorithms and concise, clinically oriented text, the reader can quickly visualize and understand the decision-making process. Separate algorithmic branches highlight surgical treatment, adjuvant therapies such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy, as well as combined modality treatment. Over 90 chapters address organ systems from head to toe and tackle special topics, including oncologic emergencies (compromised airway, mental status changes, spinal cord compression), diagnostic and therapeutic challenges (occult axillary metastases, the jaundiced cancer patient, ascites), and surgical adjuncts (management of pain in the cancer patient, nutritional support, genetic counseling, when to withdraw therapy).
Two appendices will prove invaluable to the busy general surgeon - reviewing both the most commonly used chemotherapeutic agents and the principles of radiation oncology. More than 200 illustrations augment the textbook.
Surgical Oncology: An Algorithmic Approach is intended to be a useful, user-friendly reference for every general surgeon, surgical resident, surgical oncology fellow, and surgical oncologist. The book will also provide the medical oncologist with an up-to-date review of surgical procedures and the role of surgery in combined multimodality treatment.

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From the reviews:

"This book clearly presents the standard of care in common oncologic problems and diseases. … This book meets the editors’ goal by clearly disseminating the current canon of oncologic treatments, allowing a solid oncologic foundation to be built … . ideal for any senior resident, an invaluable review for oral boards, and the busy practitioner … . This book is a great addition to the oncology literature … . It helps define a new breed of clinically-oriented, evidence-based medicine books … ." (Anders Merg, www.doody.com, February, 2004)

"This book is written in an interesting format. It attempts to give a broad overview over all or almost all tumor entities … . will be particularly useful for the nonspecialized surgeon … . The textbook style format is what makes this book easy to read and gives the perfect overview for those who want to look up something … . cancer surgeons can find useful information for clinical problem solving in situations that cross the borders of individual organs. … this book is a valuable addition to every surgeon’s library." (Michael Gnant, European Surgery, 2004)

"Surgical Oncology … is highly recommended. It is recommended because it covers the breadth of surgical oncology with excellent accessible algorithms … . very useful for trainees studying for postgraduate examinations. … the editors have gathered … up to date information that summarizes current published work on each cancer site. … a useful reference book for a general hospital library as well as within an oncological setting. Each section is well referenced … . the algorithmic approach adopted by these editors and experts is excellent. It is good value for the price … ." (Jane M. Blazeby, European Journal of Cancer Care, Vol. 13 (1), 2004)

"This book is conceived to provide a guideline in the treatment of every single cancer where surgery might be considered, it mainly deals with thedecision-making rather than with the surgical technique. … The success of the book will be the formula that is chosen for, where the reader can use either the charts with the easy-to-follow algorithms … to obtain a clear overview about the specific multidisciplinary treatment modalities." (D. Claeys, Acta Chirurgica Belgica, Vol. 104 (1), 2004)

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From the reviews:
"This book clearly presents the standard of care in common oncologic problems and diseases. ... This book meets the editors' goal by clearly disseminating the current canon of oncologic treatments, allowing a solid oncologic foundation to be built ... . ideal for any senior resident, an invaluable review for oral boards, and the busy practitioner ... . This book is a great addition to the oncology literature ... . It helps define a new breed of clinically-oriented, evidence-based medicine books ... ." (Anders Merg, www.doody.com, February, 2004)
"This book is written in an interesting format. It attempts to give a broad overview over all or almost all tumor entities ... . will be particularly useful for the nonspecialized surgeon ... . The textbook style format is what makes this book easy to read and gives the perfect overview for those who want to look up something ... . cancer surgeons can find useful information for clinical problem solving in situations that cross the borders of individual organs. ... this book is a valuable addition to every surgeon's library." (Michael Gnant, European Surgery, 2004)
"Surgical Oncology ... is highly recommended. It is recommended because it covers the breadth of surgical oncology with excellent accessible algorithms ... . very useful for trainees studying for postgraduate examinations. ... the editors have gathered ... up to date information that summarizes current published work on each cancer site. ... a useful reference book for a general hospital library as well as within an oncological setting. Each section is well referenced ... . the algorithmic approach adopted by these editors and experts is excellent. It is good value for the price ... ." (Jane M. Blazeby, European Journal of Cancer Care, Vol. 13 (1), 2004)
"This book is conceived to provide a guideline in the treatment of every single cancer where surgery might be considered, it mainly deals with thedecision-making rather than with the surgical technique. ... The success of the book will be the formula that is chosen for, where the reader can use either the charts with the easy-to-follow algorithms ... to obtain a clear overview about the specific multidisciplinary treatment modalities." (D. Claeys, Acta Chirurgica Belgica, Vol. 104 (1), 2004)

Product details

• Assisted by: Constantine V. Godellas (Editor), Keith W. Millikan (Editor), Theodore J. Saclarides (Editor), Constantine V Godellas (Editor), Keit W Millikan (Editor), Keith W Millikan (Editor)
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 27.10.2010
• EAN: 9781441929075
• ISBN: 978-1-4419-2907-5
• No. of pages: 778
• Dimensions: 210 mm x 40 mm x 280 mm
• Weight: 1939 g
• Illustrations: XXIX, 778 p. 95 illus.
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Non-clinical medicine; A, Medicine, Surgery, Oncology, general surgery