Renal Cancer

Contemporary Management

John A Libertino

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Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
23 August 2016

Oncology; Urology & urogenital medicine

Renal Cancer: Contemporary Management provides a state of the art overview of the major topics in the field of kidney cancer. The material has been collected from the most current evidence based resources to allow for the appropriate care of these patients. The sections of the book have been structured to give an overview of the major issues dealing with renal cell carcinoma and transitional cell carcinoma of the kidney. The text also reviews the new staging system, discusses familial syndromes of renal cell carcinoma, and provides new perspectives with regard to imaging and managing renal tumors.

A valuable resource for physicians and researchers dealing with renal cancer, Renal Cancer: Contemporary Management provides a comprehensive summary of the field that will guide patient management and stimulate further clinical and basic science research efforts.

Edited by: John A Libertino
Imprint: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 7.627kg
ISBN: 9781493943500
ISBN 10: 1493943502
Pages: 397
Publication Date: 23 August 2016
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Epidemiology, Screening and Clinical Staging.- Molecular Biology and Genetics.- Familial and Hereditary Syndromes.- Pathology of Renal Cell Carcinoma.- Imaging of Renal Cancer.- Molecular Imaging for Renal Cell Carcinoma.- History of Renal Surgery for Cancer.- Natural History, Role of Biopsy and Active Surveillance of Renal Masses.- Interventional Radiology and Angioinfarction: Transcatheter Embolization of Renal Tumors.- Unified Approaches to Surgery and Systemic Therapy for Renal Cell Carcinoma.- Rationale for Partial Nephrectomy.- Objectifying Complexity of Kidney Cancers: Relationships of Tumor Anatomy and Outcomes.- Open Partial Nephrectomy.- Minimally Invasive Partial Nephrectomy and Ablative Procedures for Small Renal Masses.- Surgery for Renal Cell Carcinoma with Thrombus Extension into the Vena Cava.- Role of Lymphadenectomy.- Postoperative Surveillance Protocols for Renal Cell Carcinoma.- Role of Surgery in Locally Recurrent and Metastatic Renal Cancer.- Outcomes— Prognostic Factors, Models, and Algorithms.- Adjuvant Systemic Therapy, Immunotherapy and Targeted Treatment.- Role for Radiation Therapy in Renal Cancer.- Surgical Management for Transitional Cell Carcinoma of the Upper Tract.- Management of Non-Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma.

John A. Libertino, MD Lahey Clinic, Institute of Urology, Burlington, MD, USA

Reviews for Renal Cancer: Contemporary Management

From the reviews: This is a comprehensive overview of all aspects of renal cancer. ... The audience encompasses the entire spectrum of clinicians, researchers, and trainees interested in kidney cancer. ... The chapters are concise and cogent, with appropriate references and illustrations. This is a concise yet expansive overview of all aspects of renal cancer, and should appeal to a broad audience. (Edouard Trabulsi, Doody's Book Reviews, November, 2013)