Principles of Gynecologic Oncology Surgery

Pedro T. Ramirez MD is Professor of Gynecologic Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. He has authored and co-authored 264 scientific publications and has written 19 book chapters, monographs, and invited articles. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Gynecological Cancer. In addition, he is the Director of the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Gynecologic Oncology Program at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Ramirez is the Principal Investigator of numerous prospective trials, including the LACC Trial. His areas of research interest include outcomes of minimally invasive surgery in gynecologic cancers and enhanced recovery after surgery implementation pathways.

"...provides a comprehensive overview of anatomy, surgical management of all gynecologic cancers, surgical complications, laparoscopic and robotic surgery, hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy, uterine transplantation, and perioperative considerations.... The quick reference and ability to distill complex medical conditions in a simple, easy-to-digest manner is a strength of this book.... Each area contains important clinical nuggets, and each chapter is referenced with up-to-date research for those who wish a deeper dive into a topic. Valuable features in this book include its content organization, logical diagrams and pictures, intraoperative pictures, and drawings to aid in teaching. There is an online accessible version of the book, which provides access to content when away from the physical book. The book’s clear diagrams aid in instruction and its digital content aids readers anywhere they may be. This is an essential and practical book for all those caring for patients requiring surgical management of gynecologic cancers. Its content is comprehensive, expansive, and detailed." Review by Shivani Patel, MD (University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center), ©Doody's Review Service 2025. Doody's Score: 90, 4 Stars!

• 1. Pelvic, Abdominal, and Thoracic Anatomy2. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery: Standard of Care in Gynecologic Oncology Surgery3. Vulvar Surgery and Sentinel Node Mapping for Vulvar Cancer4. Conservative Surgery in Early-Stage Cervical Cancer5. The Application of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Cervical Cancer6. Abdominal Radical Hysterectomy7. Hysterectomy With Pelvic and Paraaortic Lymphadenectomy8. Sentinel Node Mapping for Endometrial Cancer9. Laparoscopic Assessment for Cytoreduction10. Radical Upper Abdominal Surgery: Liver, Diaphragm, and Spleen11. Radical Pelvic and Retroperitoneal Ovarian Cancer Surgery12. Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)13. Complications and Management of Radical Cytoreduction14. Pelvic Exenteration for Gynecologic Cancers15. Complications of Pelvic Exenteration16. Small Bowel and Large Bowel Resection and Anastomosis17. Management of Bowel Surgery Complications18. Management of Urologic Complications in Gynecologic Oncologic Surgery19. Pelvic Reconstruction in Gynecologic Oncology Surgery20. Urinary Diversion in Gynecologic Oncology21. Management of Vascular Complications22. Complications of Radiation Oncology23. Surgery in Pregnant Patients With Gynecologic Cancers24. Laparoscopic Approach to Gynecologic Malignancy25. Robotic Surgery in Gynecologic Oncology26. Complications of Minimally Invasive Surgery27. Perioperative Analgesic Management28. Perioperative Nutritional Management29. Uterine Transposition30. Uterus Transplantation-A Gynecologic-Oncology Perspective