Gynecologic Oncology: Clinical Practice and Surgical Atlas: Clinical Practice and Surgical Atlas

**Introducing the definitive gynecologic oncology reference and surgical atlas―in one essential text.** A Doody's Core Title for 2015. __Gynecologic Oncology: Clinical Practice and Surgical Atlas__ brings together a skill-sharpening reference and full-color atlas to deliver an unmatched introduction to the field. As the most comprehensive, evidence-based gynecologic oncology resource available, this all-in-one resource offers high-yield coverage of the discipline’s underlying principles and proven management strategies. Each topic is written by experts and is presented in an easily accessible, consistent presentation that highlights clinical practice guidelines, along with the diagnosis and treatment of specific malignancies. This authoritative coverage is reinforced by the state-of-the-art surgical atlas, which offers a richly illustrated, overview of essential procedures designed to build your knowledge and confidence. FEATURES * Consistent, streamlined presentation for each disease consists of: Epidemiology, Pathology, Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis, Staging, Treatment, Survival, Key management strategies * Thorough examination of basic gynecological oncology topics, including epidemiology, clinical trial design, biostatistics, genetics and biology of gynecologic cancers, and diagnostic modalities * Instructive, A-to-Z coverage of disease sites―from cervical cancer and gestational trophoblastic disease, to epithelial ovarian cancers and breast cancer―emphasizes evidence-based practice guidelines and critical supporting data * In-depth, hands-on look at clinical management topics provides an up-to-date survey of perioperative and critical care; the principles of chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and immunotherapies; and quality of care and quality of life * Full-color design filled with more than 600 figures, tables, algorithms, color photos, and illustrations * Key points helpfully review the main topics to be covered in specific chapters, while chapter conclusions offer convenient summaries of each chapter’s core concepts * Chapter-ending references underscore the book’s evidence-based approach Essential Gynecologic Oncology Will Be The Most Comprehensive Single Resource On The Topic. Currently, All Texts In The Field Present Either A Medical Discussion Or Surgical Procedures. Available Surgical Atlases Are Either Terribly Outdated Or Shockingly Expensive. Ego Will Be The First To Combine These Two Kinds Of Resources In A Single Affordable Volume. Each Topic Is Written By Experts And Is Presented In An Easily Accessible Consistent Presentation That Highlights Clinical Practice Guidelines Along With The Diagnosis And Treatment Of Specific Malignancies. This Authoritative Coverage Is Reinforced By The State Of The Art Surgical Atlas Which Offers A Richly Illustrated, Overview Of Essential Procedures Designed To Build Your Knowledge And Confidence--provided By Publisher. Machine Generated Contents Note: Epidemiology Of Gynecologic Cancer, Biostatistics, Clinical Trial Design -- Genetics And Biology Of Gynecologic Cancers -- Diagnostic Modalities -- Disease Sites -- Preinvasive Disease Of Lower Genital Tract -- Cervical Cancer -- Endometrial Hyperplasia And Cancer -- Uterine Sarcoma -- Gestational Trophoblastic Disease -- Vulvar Cancer -- Vaginal Cancer -- Management Of The Adnexal Mass -- Epithelial Ovarian Cancers -- Fallopian Tube And Primary Peritoneal Cancers -- Germ Cell And Sex Cord-stromal Ovarian Cancers: Part A: Germ Cell Tumors -- Germ Cell And Sex Cord-stromal Ovarian Cancers: Part B: Sex Cord-stromal Tumors -- Breast Cancer And Related Disease -- Cancer In Pregnancy -- Cancer Metastatic To The Gynecologic Organs -- Clinical Management Topics -- Perioperative And Critical Care (including Nutritional Support) -- Principles Of Radiation Therapy -- Principles Of Chemotherapy -- Targeted And Immuno-therapies -- Complementary Medicine, Quality Of Life, And Palliative Care -- Surgical Instrumentation And Sutures -- Surgical Atlas -- Ovarian/fallopian Tube Procedures -- Uterine Procedures -- Cervical Procedures -- Vulvar/vaginal Procedures -- Lymphadenectomy -- Staging Procedures -- Cytoreductive Procedures -- Minimally Invasive Surgery -- Pelvic Exenteration - Part A. Total Pelvic Exenteration - Part B. Urinary Diversions - Part C. Vaginal And Vulva Reconstruction -- Ancillary Procedures. [edited By] Beth Y. Karlan, Robert E. Bristow, Andrew J. Li. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. A comprehensive, evidence-based gynecologic oncology resource that offers high-yield coverage of the discipline's underlying principles and proven management strategies. Each presentation highlights clinical practice guidelines, along with the diagnosis and treatment of specific malignancies.