Atlas of Procedures in Surgical Oncology

Download or read book Atlas of Procedures in Surgical Oncology written by Riccardo A. Audisio and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2010 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique book presents a series of concisely written technical notes on common procedures in surgical oncology. Each operation is illustrated with pictures framing precise technical points. The book is accompanied by a CD-ROM that includes video clips of the procedures. Written by top European experts, this volume will provide an invaluable resource for young surgical oncologists to familiarize with technical details, develop a critical approach and expand their surgical skills. It will also be a useful source of reference for medical oncologists, radiologists, radiotherapists and nurses, as well as final-year medical students. Sample Chapter(s). Foreword (41 KB). Chapter 1: Axillary Lymph Node Dissection for Breast Cancer (753 KB). Contents: Breast Reconstructive Techniques (F Brenelli et al.); Total Thyroidectomy (N O''Higgins); Neck Dissection for Thyroid Cancer (J Betka et al.); Transhiatal Esophagectomy (J J B van Lanschot et al.); Stenting Gastro-Oesophageal Tumours (E M L Verschuur et al.); Atypical Liver Resections of Colorectal Metastases (B Ardnor & P Naredi); How to Make a Good Stoma (R Phillips & S Phillips); Technical Notes on TME for Rectal Cancer (B J Heald); Pelvic Exenteration for Rectal Cancer (K Havenga & T Wiggers); Local Treatment for Primary Melanoma (O E Nieweg); Ilioinguinal Dissection for Melanoma (A Testori & M Zonta); and other papers. Readership: Oncologists, surgeons, radiotherapists, surgical oncologists, nurses and final-year medical students.