Endocrine Tumors, An Issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America

Endocrine Tumors, An Issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America
Author: Douglas L Fraker
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2016-01-19
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323414737

This issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America, guest edited by Dr. Douglas L. Fraker, is devoted to Endocrine Tumors. Dr. Fraker has assembled expert authors to review the following topics: Management of thyroid nodular disease: Current cytopathology classifications and genetic testing; Surgical management of lymph node compartments in papillary thyroid cancer; Current guidelines for post-operative treatment and follow-up of well differentiated thyroid cancer; Outpatient thyroid surgery – is it safe?; Asymptomatic hyperparathyroidism- diagnostic pitfalls and surgical intervention; Intra-operative PTH monitoring: optimal utilization; Minimally invasive parathyroidectomy vs bilateral neck exploration for primary hyperparathyroidism; Pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma: Diagnosis, genetics, and treatment; Minimally invasive adrenalectomy; Treatment of adrenocortical cancinoma: benefits of aggressive surgery; Biochemical diagnosis and pre-operative imaging of gastro-intestinal neuroendocrine tumors; Minimally invasive techniques for resection of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors; and Treatment of metastatic neuroendocrine tumors to the liver.

Management of Endocrine Tumors, An Issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America, E-Book

Management of Endocrine Tumors, An Issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America, E-Book
Author: Nancy D. Perrier
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 185
Release: 2023-03-20
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323939783

In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.Provides in-depth reviews on the latest updates in the field, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize

Management of GI and Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors,An Issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America

Management of GI and Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors,An Issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America
Author: James R. Howe
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2020-03-10
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323696023

This issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America, guest edited by Dr. James Howe, is devoted to Management of GI and Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors. Dr. Howe has assembled expert authors to review the following topics: Introduction and History of GI and Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (GEPNETs); Surgical Management of Colorectal Neuroendocrine Tumors; Management of Metastatic GEPNETs; Pathologic considerations in GEPNETs; Medical Management of GEPNETs; Workup of GEPNETs; Peptide Radioreceptor Therapy (PRRT); Surgical Management of Small Bowel Neuroendocrine Tumors; The Role of Functional Imaging in GEPNETs; Surgical Management of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors; Surgical Management of Other Gastric and Duodenal Neuroendocrine Tumors; and more!

Pancreatic Neoplasms, An Issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America

Pancreatic Neoplasms, An Issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America
Author: Nipun Merchant
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2016-04-20
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323417760

This issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America, guest edited by Nipun Merchant, MD, is devoted to Pancreatic Neoplasms. Dr. Merchant has assembled expert authors to review the following topics: Molecular and Genetic Basis of Pancreatic Carcinogenesis: Which Concepts May Be Clinically Relevant?; Role Of EUS and ERCP In The Clinical Assessment Of Pancreatic Neoplasms; Optimal Imaging Modalities For The Diagnosis and Staging Of Periampullary Lesions; Advances in the Surgical Management of Resectable and Borderline Resectable Pancreatic Cancer; Minimally Invasive Approaches to Pancreatic Surgery; Adjuvant and Neoadjuvant Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer; Palliative Management of Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer; Spectrum and Classification of Cystic Lesions of the Pancreas; Therapeutic Approach to Cystic Neoplasms of the Pancreas; Clinical Presentation and Management of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors; State-of-the-Art Imaging of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors; Surgical Approaches to Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors; and Medical Management of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors: Current and Future Therapy.

Management of Metastatic Liver Tumors, An Issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America, E-Book

Management of Metastatic Liver Tumors, An Issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America, E-Book
Author: Michael D'Angelica
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2020-12-02
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323764509

This issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America, guest edited by Dr. Michael I. D'Angelica, is devoted to Management of Metastatic Liver Tumors. Dr. D'Angelica has assembled expert authors to review the following topics: Surgical management of liver metastases of colorectal cancer; Surgical management of liver metastases of breast cancer; Surgical management of liver metastases of neuroendocrine tumors; Surgical management of liver metastases of sarcoma (including GIST); Surgical management of liver metastases of gynecologic cancers; Surgical management of liver metastases of genitourinary cancers; Surgical management of liver metastases of uveal and dermal melanoma; Is there a role for locoregional therapies for non-colorectal GI malignancies?; Intra-arterial chemotherapy for liver metastases; External beam radiation for liver metastases; Isolated hepatic perfusion for liver metastases; Debate: Improvements in systemic therapies for liver metastases will soon render locoregional treatments obsolete; Debate: Improvements in systemic therapies for liver metastases will increase the role of locoregional treatments; and more!

Head and Neck Cancer, An Issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America

Head and Neck Cancer, An Issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America
Author: John A. Ridge
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2015-06-25
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323391222

This issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America, edited by Dr. John Ridge, is devoted to Head and Neck Cancer.Articles in this issue include: Epidemiology of Head and Neck Cancer; Molecular Biology and Immunology; Examination of the patient with Head and Neck Cancer; Imaging of Head and Neck Cancer; Principles of Radiation Treatment; Principles of Chemotherapy; Principles and Practice of Reconstructive Surgery; Oral Cavity; Oropharynx; Unknown primary; Larynx and Hypopharynx; Nasopharynx; Nose and Sinus; Head and Neck Skin Cancer; and Tumors of the major Salivary Glands.

Clinical Trials in Surgical Oncology, An Issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America, E-Book

Clinical Trials in Surgical Oncology, An Issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America, E-Book
Author: Syed A. Ahmad
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2022-11-23
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323960847

In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.Provides in-depth reviews on the latest updates in the field, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize

Melanoma, An Issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America

Melanoma, An Issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America
Author: Adam C. Berger
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 185
Release: 2015-06-03
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 032337011X

This issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America, edited by Adam Berger, is devoted to Melanoma. Articles in this issue include: Current Staging and Prognostic Factors in Melanoma; Melanoma Pathology; Surgical Treatment of Primary and Recurrent Melanoma; Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping and Its Importance for Melanoma in the 21st Century; Lymph Node Dissection for Stage 3 Melanoma; Metastasectomy for Stage IV Melanoma; Local/Injectional Therapies for Satellite and In-Transit Disease; Regional Therapies for In-Transit Disease; Role for Radiation Therapy in Melanoma; Update on Immunotherapy for Melanoma; Targeted Therapies in Melanoma; and Evidence for Long-Term Follow-up of Melanoma Patients.

Pediatric Cancer, An Issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America, E-Book

Pediatric Cancer, An Issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America, E-Book
Author: Roshni Dasgupta
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2021-03-12
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323762670

This issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Roshni Dasgupta, is devoted to Pediatric Cancer. Dr. Dasgupta has assembled expert authors to review the following topics: Management of Neuroendocrine Cancer and GIST in Pediatric Patients; Management of Thyroid Tumors in Pediatric Patients; Management of Liver Tumors in Pediatric Patients; Management of Renal Tumors in Pediatric Patients; Management of Rhabdomyosarcoma in Pediatric Patients; Management of non-Rhabdomyosarcoma Soft Tissues Tumors in Pediatric Patients; Management of Melanoma and Skin Cancer in Pediatric Patients; Management of Lung Metastases in Pediatric Patients; Management of Adrenal Tumors in Pediatric Patients; Minimally Invasive Surgery and New Techniques in Pediatric Cancer Patients; Fertility Considerations and the Pediatric Cancer Patient; Management of Neuroblastoma in Pediatric Patients; Management of Germ Cell Tumors in Pediatric Patients; and more!

Sarcoma 2022 and Beyond, An Issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America, E-Book

Sarcoma 2022 and Beyond, An Issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America, E-Book
Author: Chandrajit P. Raut
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2022-06-19
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323849318

In this issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics, guest editors Drs. Chandrajit P. Raut and Alessandro Gronchi bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Sarcoma. Top experts in the field provide articles on management of common types of sarcoma, as well as drug trials, WHO updates, and clinical trials. - Contains 15 relevant, practice-oriented topics including relevant trials update in sarcomas and GIST: what surgeons should know; management of retroperitoneal/mesenteric liposarcoma; management of solitary fibrous tumors; management of skin sarcomas (AS, LMS, DFSP, AFX); management of leiomyosarcoma; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on sarcoma, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.