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In oncology today the accent lies on a multi-disciplinary approach, and consequently this handbook aims to provide wide-ranging information regarding all aspects of the surgical treatment of cancer. It deals with the basic subjects: the biology of cancer, detection and diagnosis, and treatment concepts. From screening to the application of markers, from new transplantation techniques to psychological aspects, an overall picture is presented. The surgeon will find chapters to enhance his knowledge of those areas which may not have required his attention until now. This volume should serve as a valuable reference for many years to come.

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Introduction: The Role of Surgery in Cancer Treatment.- Biology of Cancer.- The Cancer Cell.- Biology of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis.- Cancer Epidemiology.- Detection and Diagnosis.- Cancer Staging.- Cancer Detection and Screening: High-Risk Groups.- A Modern View of Histopathological Diagnosis and Classification of Cancer.- Modern Imaging Techniques in Diagnosis Staging and Follow-up of Cancer.- Endoscopy in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer.- Monoclonal Antibodies in the Diagnosis and Management of Colorectal Carcinomas.- General Concepts in Cancer Treatment.- Principles of Surgery in the Primary Treatment of Cancer.- Surgery in the Treatment of Recurrent and Metastatic Cancer.- Irradiation in Cancer Treatment.- Intraoperative Radiotherapy.- The Biologic Basis of Cancer Chemotherapy.- Chemotherapy in Cancer Treatment.- Liver Infusion Chemotherapy.- Adjuvant Systemic Therapy.- Hormones in Cancer Treatment.- Immunotherapy of Cancer.- Transplantation and Cancer.- Wound Healing and Cancer.- Nutrition and Cancer.- Infection in Cancer Patients.- Psychological Aspects of Surgical Oncology.- Pain Treatment in Cancer.- Terminal Care.- Emergencies in Cancer Disease.- Increased Intracranial Pressure and Spinal Cord Compression.- Vascular Emergencies.- Metabolic Disorders.- Haemorrhage, Obstruction, Perforation, and Infection in Head and Neck Cancer.- Obstruction, Perforation, Infection, and Haemorrhage in Thoracic Cancer.- Emergencies in Gastrointestinal Cancer.- Obstruction, Perforation, Inflammation, and Haemorrhage in Urological Cancer.- Hemorrhage, Obstruction, Perforation, and Inflammation in Gynecological Cancer.- Early and Late Complications of Oncological Treatment.- Rehabilitation Procedures.- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Breast Cancer Patients.- Microsurgical Reconstruction of Large Defects after Tumor Surgery in the Head and Neck Region.- Orthopaedic Procedures in the Rehabilitation of Cancer Patients.- Stoma Construction and Care.- Planning and Evaluation of Cancer Treatment.- Regional Treatment Programmes and Cancer Registration.- Follow-up of Surgical Cancer Patients.- Clinical Trials.- Statistical Analysis of Survival and Disease Recurrence Data.- Measurement of Quality of Life in Cancer Research.- Controlled Clinical Trials 1988: Ethical Considerations.- Treatment of Cancer of Different Organs.- Cancer of the Head and Neck Region.- Cancer of the Respiratory Tract, Pleural Cavity, Mediastinum, and Chest Wall.- Cancer of the Oesophagus.- Cancer of the Cardia: Extended Esophagogastrectomy.- Cancer of the Stomach.- Pancreatic and Periampullar Carcinoma.- Cancer of the Liver.- Cancer of the Biliary Tract.- Small Bowel Cancer.- Cancer of the Colon and Rectum.- Tumours of the Anal Region.- Cancer of the Kidneys.- Cancers of the Urinary Bladder, Ureters and Urethra.- Carcinoma of the Prostate.- Carcinoma of the Penis.- Cancer of the Testis.- Cancer of the Ovary.- Cancer of the Uterus.- Primary Adult Vaginal Cancer.- Cancer of the Vulva.- Cancer of the Breast.- Thyroid and Parathyroid Carcinoma.- Gastrointestinal and Adrenal Tumours.- Melanoma of the Skin.- Cancer in Childhood-Solid Tumours.- Soft-Tissue Sarcomas.- Bone Sarcomas.- Surgery in Hematologic Malignancies.- Metastatic Cancer from Unknown Primary Site.

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