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CRC Press Inc
18 February 2022
"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.

An authoritative seminal reference work for surgical residents in training, surgeons working in the field of pediatric oncology, medical oncologists, intensive care specialists, nursing staff and allied health care professionals."

Edited by:   , , , , , , , ,
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 280mm,  Width: 210mm, 
Weight:   1.288kg
ISBN:   9780815348702
ISBN 10:   0815348703
Pages:   455
Publication Date:  
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Foreword. Editors’ Preface. Contributor List. Pediatric Cancer – An Overview. Epidemiology of Pediatric Cancer. Molecular Biology and Genetics of Cancer. Principles of Chemotherapy. Principles of Radiotherapy. Immunological Aspects of Pediatric Cancer and Immunotherapy. Imaging Cancer. Tumor Biopsy – Practical Considerations for the Surgeon. Pathology for Surgeons. Vascular Access. Nutritional Support of the Pediatric Cancer Patient. Tumor Board and the Surgeon. Principles of Cancer Surgery/ Operations for Cancer. Tumors of the Head and Neck. Mediastinum, Lung, and Chest Wall Tumors. Hodgkin Disease and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma(s). Benign and Malignant Liver Tumors in Children. Pediatric Gastrointestinal Tumors. Pancreatic Neoplasms. Renal Tumors. Neuroblastoma and Adrenal Neoplasms. Rhabdomyosarcoma. Non-Rhabmyosarcoma Soft Tissue Tumors. Tumors of the Ovary. Testicular Tumors. Teratomas and Other Germ Cell Neoplasms. Melanoma and Skin Cancer(s). Central Nervous System Tumors. Bone Tumors. Rare Tumors. Minimally Invasive Surgery. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Fertility Considerations and the Pediatric Cancer Patient. Pediatric Surgical Oncology in Developing Countries. Surgical Management of Pediatric Oncological Emergencies. Late Effects. Palliative Care and Pain Management. Palliative Care: Surgical Considerations. Future Therapies and Challenges in Pediatric Oncology. Evidence-Based Pediatric Surgical Oncology. Pediatric Endocrine Tumors. Robotic Pediatric Surgical Oncology. Navigational Techniques in Pediatric Surgical Oncology. Index.

Paul Losty, Professor of Paediatric Surgery Alder Hey Children’s Hospital , University of Liverpool, UK Michael La Quaglia, Professor of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, USA Sabine Sarnacki, Professor of Surgery , Necker Hospital University, Paris , France Jorg Fuchs, Professor of Surgery , University of Tuebingen, Germany Tomoaki Taguchi, Professor of Surgery , Kyushu University, Fukuoka , Japan

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