Surgical Oncology: A European Handbook

Front Matter....Pages I-XVIII
Introduction: The Role of Surgery in Cancer Treatment....Pages 1-6
Front Matter....Pages 7-7
The Cancer Cell....Pages 9-19
Biology of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis....Pages 20-30
Cancer Epidemiology....Pages 31-43
Front Matter....Pages 45-45
Cancer Staging....Pages 47-54
Cancer Detection and Screening: High-Risk Groups....Pages 55-61
A Modern View of Histopathological Diagnosis and Classification of Cancer....Pages 62-83
Modern Imaging Techniques in Diagnosis Staging and Follow-up of Cancer....Pages 84-96
Endoscopy in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer....Pages 97-106
Monoclonal Antibodies in the Diagnosis and Management of Colorectal Carcinomas....Pages 107-120
Front Matter....Pages 121-121
Principles of Surgery in the Primary Treatment of Cancer....Pages 123-130
Surgery in the Treatment of Recurrent and Metastatic Cancer....Pages 131-141
Irradiation in Cancer Treatment....Pages 142-149
Intraoperative Radiotherapy....Pages 150-161
The Biologic Basis of Cancer Chemotherapy....Pages 162-173
Chemotherapy in Cancer Treatment....Pages 174-187
Liver Infusion Chemotherapy....Pages 188-199
Adjuvant Systemic Therapy....Pages 200-217
Hormones in Cancer Treatment....Pages 218-227
Immunotherapy of Cancer....Pages 228-236
Front Matter....Pages 121-121
Transplantation and Cancer....Pages 237-245
Wound Healing and Cancer....Pages 246-253
Nutrition and Cancer....Pages 254-259
Infection in Cancer Patients....Pages 260-271
Psychological Aspects of Surgical Oncology....Pages 272-281
Pain Treatment in Cancer....Pages 282-295
Terminal Care....Pages 296-305
Front Matter....Pages 307-307
Increased Intracranial Pressure and Spinal Cord Compression....Pages 309-314
Vascular Emergencies....Pages 315-319
Metabolic Disorders....Pages 320-326
Haemorrhage, Obstruction, Perforation, and Infection in Head and Neck Cancer....Pages 327-330
Obstruction, Perforation, Infection, and Haemorrhage in Thoracic Cancer....Pages 331-336
Emergencies in Gastrointestinal Cancer....Pages 337-340
Obstruction, Perforation, Inflammation, and Haemorrhage in Urological Cancer....Pages 341-344
Hemorrhage, Obstruction, Perforation, and Inflammation in Gynecological Cancer....Pages 345-347
Early and Late Complications of Oncological Treatment....Pages 348-362
Front Matter....Pages 363-363
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Breast Cancer Patients....Pages 365-382
Microsurgical Reconstruction of Large Defects after Tumor Surgery in the Head and Neck Region....Pages 383-385
Orthopaedic Procedures in the Rehabilitation of Cancer Patients....Pages 386-398
Stoma Construction and Care....Pages 399-412
Front Matter....Pages 413-413
Regional Treatment Programmes and Cancer Registration....Pages 415-423
Follow-up of Surgical Cancer Patients....Pages 424-445
Clinical Trials....Pages 446-450
Statistical Analysis of Survival and Disease Recurrence Data....Pages 451-457
Measurement of Quality of Life in Cancer Research....Pages 458-466
Controlled Clinical Trials 1988: Ethical Considerations....Pages 467-471
Front Matter....Pages 473-473
Cancer of the Head and Neck Region....Pages 475-494
Cancer of the Respiratory Tract, Pleural Cavity, Mediastinum, and Chest Wall....Pages 495-513
Cancer of the Oesophagus....Pages 514-536
Cancer of the Cardia: The Role of Extended Esophagogastrectomy....Pages 537-543
Cancer of the Stomach....Pages 544-577
Pancreatic and Periampullar Carcinoma....Pages 578-621
Cancer of the Liver....Pages 622-635
Cancer of the Biliary Tract....Pages 636-652
Small Bowel Cancer....Pages 653-656
Cancer of the Colon and Rectum....Pages 657-674
Tumours of the Anal Region....Pages 675-682
Cancer of the Kidneys....Pages 683-704
Cancers of the Urinary Bladder, Ureters and Urethra....Pages 705-719
Carcinoma of the Prostate....Pages 720-745
Front Matter....Pages 473-473
Carcinoma of the Penis....Pages 746-755
Cancer of the Testis....Pages 756-767
Cancer of the Ovary....Pages 768-782
Cancer of the Uterus....Pages 783-808
Primary Adult Vaginal Cancer....Pages 809-816
Cancer of the Vulva....Pages 817-826
Cancer of the Breast....Pages 827-878
Thyroid and Parathyroid Carcinoma....Pages 879-896
Gastrointestinal and Adrenal Tumours....Pages 897-908
Melanoma of the Skin....Pages 909-929
Cancer in Childhood — Solid Tumours....Pages 930-954
Soft-Tissue Sarcomas....Pages 955-961
Bone Sarcomas....Pages 962-969
Surgery in Hematologic Malignancies....Pages 970-975
Metastatic Cancer from Unknown Primary Site....Pages 976-983
Back Matter....Pages 985-1002