This reference focuses on surgical oncology, from the surgeon's perspective. A group of authorities describe and discuss their areas of expertise, presenting current advances and defining a body of knowledge essential to those specializing in oncologic surgery and to all readers involved in the treatment of cancer.

This complete, state-of-the-art reference focuses on surgical oncology, from the surgeon's perspective. A group of distinguished authorities describe and discuss their areas of expertise, presenting current advances and defining a body of knowledge essential to those specializing in oncologic surgery and to all readers involved in the treatment of cancer. Features:
* Features well organized and detailed guidance on surgical and non-surgical options, results and complications, surgical technique, epidemiology, diagnosis and post treatment care - and much more - in each chapter.
* Explores how the benefits of surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy can be obtained can be combined through a multidisciplinary approach to cancer treatment.
* Covers all body systems comprehensively with the exception of the central nervous system.
* Increases the management options of non-surgeons by clearly explaining the contributions surgical oncology can make to the treatment of cancer.
* Offers readers the latest innovations, insights, and techniques in oncologic surgery with up-to-date, authoritatively written sections.

Introduction. Head and Neck (Including Thyroid and Parathyroid). Esophagus and Gastric Cardiac. Stomach and Small Bowel. Hepato-Biliary. Pancreas (Including Endocrine). Colon, Rectum and Anus. Lung. Mediastinum. Chest Wall and Pleura. Soft Tissues. Skeletal. Central Nervous System. Brain. Spine. Gynaecologic. Cervix. Uterus. Ovary. Other. Genito-Urinary. Kidney. Bladder. Testis. Other (Including Adrenal). Skin. Pediatric Tumors. Breast.