Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer Series: Prostate Cancer: Expert Consult - Online and Print, 1e

Each volume in the Early Detection and Treatment of Cancer Series is packed with practical, authoritative information designed to cover the full range of diagnostic procedures, including pathologic, radiologic, bronchoscopic, and surgical aspects. You’ll be able to determine the safest, shortest, least invasive way to reach an accurate diagnosis; stage the disease; and choose the best initial treatment for early stages. Based on current evidence in the literature, authors provide clinical, hands-on tools to help you make informed decisions on precisely what tests and imaging studies are needed to diagnose and stage each type of cancer. Practical, authoritative, and highly-illustrated, this volume in the brand new Early Detection and Treatment of Cancer series covers current protocols and the latest advances in diagnostic imaging and molecular and serologic markers for prostate cancer. Apply expert advice on the best “next-step” plan for different presentations and tips for less invasive protocols. Get clinical, hands-on tools to help you make informed decisions on precisely what tests and imaging studies are needed for accurate diagnosis and staging. Clear figures, tables, and boxes illustrate step-by-step care of the full range of problems encountered. Better manage your patients with procedural video clips and more on the included CD-ROM. The small size and convenient format make this an ideal purchase for diagnostic reference. • Outlines the steps after diagnosis to guide you through formulating a treatment or patient care plan. • Emphasizes important points—such as new blood antibody testing as a supplement to PSA testing to identify patients at risk for prostate cancer—with “key points” boxes at the beginning of each chapter and pedagogic features throughout. • Summarizes the process of accurately diagnosing and staging cancer in a logical, almost algorithmic, approach for easy reference. • Discusses the treatment of early-stage disease so you have clear options for care. • Complements the procedures outlined in the text with full-color photographs and line drawings to reinforce your understanding of the material. • Features a CD-ROM showing video clips of diagnostic procedures, as well as all of the images, tables, and drawings from the text to help you better manage your patients. Each volume in the Early Detection and Treatment of Cancer Series is packed with practical, authoritative information designed to cover the full range of diagnostic procedures, including pathologic, radiologic, bronchoscopic, and surgical aspects. You'll be able to determine the safest, shortest, least invasive way to reach an accurate diagnosis; stage the disease; and choose the best initial treatment for early stages. Based on current evidence in the literature, authors provide clinical, hands-on tools to help you make informed decisions on precisely what tests and imaging studies are needed to diagnose and stage each type of cancer. Practical, authoritative, and highly-illustrated, this volume in the brand new Early Detection and Treatment of Cancer series covers current protocols and the latest advances in diagnostic imaging and molecular and serologic markers for prostate cancer. Apply expert advice on the best 3next-step4 plan for different presentations and tips for less invasive protocols. Get clinical, hands-on tools to help you make informed decisions on precisely what tests and imaging studies are needed for accurate diagnosis and staging. Serum markers and screening / Carol Kashefi, Alan W. Partin, and J. Kellogg Parsons Biopsy, diagnosis, and staging of prostate cancer / Shahrokh F. Shariat The pathology of prostate cancer / Liang Cheng ... [et al.] Expectant mangement / Danil V. Makarov, Christopher A. Warlick, and H. Ballentine Carter Open radical retropubic prostatectomy : technique and outcomes / Misop Han and William J. Catalona Robotic and laparoscopic radical prostatectomy / Desiderio Avila and Richard E. Link Perineal prostatectomy / Timothy Y. Tseng and Phillip Dahm Basic terms and concepts of radiation / John Christodouleas ... [et al.] High-intensity frequency ultrasound for prostate cancer / Stefan Thüroff and Christian Chaussy Prostate cryoablation : successful therapy for clinically localized prostate cancer / Daniel B. Rukstalis and Mary Ann Kenneson Alternative medicine for prostate cancer : diet, vitamins, minerals, and supplements / Aaron Katz Controversies in prostate cancer / Adam W. Levinson. Cover......Page 1 ISBN: 9781416045755......Page 2 Copyright......Page 3 Dedication......Page 4 Series Preface......Page 5 Preface......Page 12 Contributors......Page 14 Serum Markers and Screening......Page 16 Biopsy, Diagnosis, and Staging of Prostate Cancer......Page 24 The Pathology of Prostate Cancer......Page 60 Expectant Management......Page 100 Open Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy: Technique and Outcomes......Page 120 Robotic and Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy......Page 136 Perineal Prostatectomy......Page 152 Basic Terms and Concepts of Radiation......Page 174 High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound for Prostate Cancer......Page 192 Prostate Cryoablation: Successful Therapy for Clinically Localized Prostate Cancer......Page 208 Alternative Medicine for Prostate Cancer: Diet, Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements......Page 222 Controversies in Prostate Cancer......Page 244 Index......Page 266