Cancer of the Testis

Inbunden, Engelska, 2010

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Beskrivning

Cancer of the Testis covers the complete field of testis cancer including the germ cell tumors and the stromal tumors, from epidemiology to new chemotherapeutic agents and schedules, throughout genetic features, risk factors, risk adapted treatments, role of different types of surgery and special clinical situations. Special attention is focused on fertility issues, late effects of the primary therapy and the economical aspects of the different treatment policies. This book is the state-of-the-art reference text on testis cancer and is an essential resource for all urologists, medical oncologists and radio-oncologists.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2010-10-12
Mått:203 x 276 x 27 mm
Vikt:1 069 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:347
Upplaga:2011
Förlag:Springer London Ltd
ISBN:9781848003699

Utforska kategorier

Onkologi inom Medicin
Urologi inom Medicin

Recensioner i media

From the reviews: "This is an excellent resource not only for diagnosis and staging, but also as an overview of contemporary management. ... The book is intended for clinicians who wish to review and broaden their knowledge in this area. ... Each chapter in this book is well written and provides excellent discourse on its topic. This is a very good resource for clinicians who seek an overview of the relevant multifaceted aspects of testis cancer." (Timothy J. Kim, Doody's Review Service, August, 2011) "M. Pilar Laguna, P. Albers, C. Bokeleyer and J. P. Richie developed a transatlantic cooperation and wrote this outstanding book with the help of more than 50 recognised experts. All medical specialities involved in testis cancer management were represented ... . All aspects of testis cancer were examined with the main contents divided into six parts. ... This textbook was intended for urologists and all physicians involved in testis cancer management, a many will find practical information in this publication." (Paul Meria, European Urology Today, April/May, 2011)

Innehållsförteckning

Histological Classification and Pathology of Testicular Tumors.- Risk Factors and Genetical Characterization.- Primary Non-Germ Cell Tumors of the Testis.- Staging and Prognostic Systems.- Testicular Tumor Markers.- Radical Orchiectomy and Testis Sparing Procedures for the Management of Germ Cell Tumors.- CIS and Bilateral Cancer: Clinical Presentations and Diagnostics.- Diagnostic and Therapeutic Laparoscopic Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection: The American View.- Laparoscopic Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection for Stage I and II: The European View.- Radiographic Diagnosis and Staging.- Treatment of Non-Seminoma: Stage I.- Treatment of Patients with Stage II A/B and Advanced Nonseminomatous Germ Cell Tumors.- Treatment of Seminoma: Stage I.- Stage II Seminoma and Advanced Disease.- Treatment of Relapse.- Post-Chemotherapy Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection.- Surgical Resection at Other Sites.- Extra Gonadal Germ Cell Tumors.- New Systemic Therapies for Refractory Tumors.- Management of Late Relapse.- Testicular Cancer: Late Effects of Treatment.- Fertility Issues.- Follow-Up after Primary Treatment.- Testicular Cancer in Childhood.