Surgical Oncology

Section I: Head and Neck; Section II: Endocrine; Section III: Cancer of the Lung; Section IV: Breast Cancer; Section V: Cutaneous Malignancies; Section VI: Gastrointestinal Malignancies; Section VII: Sarcomas; Section VIII: Bone Cancers; Section IX: Genitourinary Cancers; Section X: Gynecologic Cancers; Section XI: Pediatric Tumors; Section XII: Hematologic Malginancies; Section XIII: Oncologic Emergencies; Section XIV: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges; Section XV: Surgical Adjuncts; Appendix-- Commonly Used Chemotherapeutic Agents.

Focusing on the role of the surgeon in multimodality cancer care, the text pairs detailed, full-page algorithms with concise, clinically-oriented text so that the reader may visualize and navigate the decision-making process. 80 chapters, authored by a team of recognized experts, address organ systems from head-to-toe and tackle special topics such as pediatric cancer, oncologic emergencies, diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, and surgical adjuncts. An invaluable appendix of the most commonly used chemotherapeutics is also included. More than 200 illustrations augment the text. This title is a user-friendly reference for every general surgeon, surgical trainee, and surgical oncology specialist or fellow.

From the reviews:

"This book clearly presents the standard of care in common oncologic problems and diseases. ... This book meets the editors' goal by clearly disseminating the current canon of oncologic treatments, allowing a solid oncologic foundation to be built ... . ideal for any senior resident, an invaluable review for oral boards, and the busy practitioner ... . This book is a great addition to the oncology literature ... . It helps define a new breed of clinically-oriented, evidence-based medicine books ... ." (Anders Merg, www.doody.com, February, 2004)

"This book is written in an interesting format. It attempts to give a broad overview over all or almost all tumor entities ... . will be particularly useful for the nonspecialized surgeon ... . The textbook style format is what makes this book easy to read and gives the perfect overview for those who want to look up something ... . cancer surgeons can find useful information for clinical problem solving in situations that cross the borders of individual organs. ... this book is a valuable addition to every surgeon's library." (Michael Gnant, European Surgery, 2004)

"Surgical Oncology ... is highly recommended. It is recommended because it covers the breadth of surgical oncology with excellent accessible algorithms ... . very useful for trainees studying for postgraduate examinations. ... the editors have gathered ... up to date information that summarizes current published work on each cancer site. ... a useful reference book for a general hospital library as well as within an oncological setting. Each section is well referenced ... . the algorithmic approach adopted by these editors and experts is excellent. It is good value for the price ... ." (Jane M. Blazeby, European Journal of Cancer Care, Vol. 13 (1), 2004)

"This book is conceived to provide a guideline in the treatment of every single cancer where surgery might be considered, it mainly deals with the