Management of Penile Cancer (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Management of Penile Cancer provides a comprehensive and state-of-the-art overview of the major issues specific to the field of penile cancer. The sections of the book are structured to review the overall scope of issues of penile cancer, including diagnosis and staging, surgical approaches and the treatment of advanced disease. As multidisciplinary care is an integral part of the treatment of penile cancer, this book is unique in the inclusion of collaborating authors from a variety of integrated disciplines, including urology, radiation oncology, medical oncology and reconstructive surgery.

Written by recognized experts in their field, Management of Penile Cancer is a unique and valuable resource in the field of penile cancer, both for those currently in training and for those already in clinical or research practice.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Springer New York
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. April 2014
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781493904617
• Artikelnr.: 43801941

Autorenporträt

Daniel J. Culkin, MD, FACS
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Department of Urology, Oklahoma City, OK, USA.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction to the Management of Penile Cancer.- Epidemiology and Natural History.- Pathology, Risk Factors and HPV in Penile Squamous Cell Carcinoma.- Pathology and Genetics.- Prognostic Factors.- Imaging and Clinical Staging for Penile Cancer.- Diagnosis and Management of Pre-Malignant Penile Lesions.- Penile-Sparing Surgery.- Analysis of Contemporary Treatment of Penis Cancer at the Netherlands Cancer Institute.- Surgical Management of the Clinically Negative and Locally Advanced Inguinal Region in Patients with Squamous Penile Cancer.- Primary and Adjuvant Radiation Therapy in the Management of Penile Cancer.- Chemotherapy in Penile Cancer.

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Introduction to the Management of Penile Cancer.- Epidemiology and Natural History.- Pathology, Risk Factors and HPV in Penile Squamous Cell Carcinoma.- Pathology and Genetics.- Prognostic Factors.- Imaging and Clinical Staging for Penile Cancer.- Diagnosis and Management of Pre-Malignant Penile Lesions.- Penile-Sparing Surgery.- Analysis of Contemporary Treatment of Penis Cancer at the Netherlands Cancer Institute.- Surgical Management of the Clinically Negative and Locally Advanced Inguinal Region in Patients with Squamous Penile Cancer.- Primary and Adjuvant Radiation Therapy in the Management of Penile Cancer.- Chemotherapy in Penile Cancer.

Rezensionen

From the book reviews:

"The purpose is to provide a comprehensive, evidence-based review of penile cancer diagnosis and treatment. ... The intended audience includes trainees in urology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, and primary care. ... this is a terrific overview of penile cancer treatment. It is concise, comprehensive, and supported by excellent illustrations and current evidence. It will become an essential introduction for all trainees interested in taking care of these patients." (Ilia S. Zeltser, Doody's Book Reviews, August, 2014)