Paul D. Losty – Pediatric Surgical Oncology

Автор: Paul D. Losty
Название: Pediatric Surgical Oncology
Формат: PDF
Тема: Медицина
Количество страниц: 468
Качество: Компьютерное, издательское

A new, definitive, state-of-the-art reference in the specialist field of paediatric surgical oncology. Key points and informative guidance on all aspects of cancer surgery for children make this a vital textbook for the surgery resident, surgical oncology specialist, nursing staff and cancer health care teams. The editorial team of world experts and international guest authorship listings guarantees that the textbook content provides a definitive treatise for a global audience of pediatric surgeons.

Textbook coverage includes chapters on pediatric cancer epidemiology, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiotherapy, pathology, radiology and vascular access, following which the main theme sections feature all of the major pediatric solid tumours in a system-based chronology. A section devoted to rare tumours provides useful and pragmatic information for the oncology surgeon. Minimally invasive surgery is covered highlighting current concepts and clinical outcome(s) by leading experts in the field. Nutritional considerations for the pediatric cancer patient undergoing surgery are all discussed. Management of surgical complications, fertility considerations and long-term outcomes are an invaluable vital resource for the reader. Final sections “look to the future” by focusing on surgical innovation, including key chapters on navigational surgery and surgical robotics.

• Includes all the latest developments in pediatric surgical oncology ensuring the reader is kept fully up to date.

• Multi-disciplinary content reflects current best practice.

• Comprehensive coverage provides a definitive reference guide.