Advanced Therapy of Surgical Oncology

Edited by outstanding leaders in the field of surgical oncology, this book offers expert advice on prevention, diagnosis, treatment and reconstruction by recognised authorities. The work features the personal treatment protocols of the top surgeons specialising in surgical oncology. Conditions covered include benign and malignant tumors, pediatric and adult problems, routine and advanced or challenging presentations.


About the authors


Raphael Pollock MD, PhD The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Houston, Texas
Steven Curley MD, FACS The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Houston, Texas

Merrick Ross MD The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Houston, Texas

Nancy Perrier MD The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Houston, Texas






Table of contents

I. Introduction
1 Scope/Hx/Multimodality Care
2 Molecular Underpinnings
II. GI
3 Surgical Treatment of Squamous Cancer of the Esophagus
4 Management Options for Barrett's Esophagus with Dysplasia
5 Chemoradiation Therapy for Squamous Cancer
6 Surgical Treatment of Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma
7 Surgical Treatment of Gastric Adenocarcinoma
8 Management of Gastric Lymphomas/MALT
9. Management of Gastric Carcinoid Tumors
10 Neoadjuvant and Adjuvant Therapy for Gastric Cancer
11 Surgical Treatment of Hepatocellualar Cancer
12 Surgical Treatment of Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastases
13 Surgical Treatment of Neuroendocrine Liver Metastases
14 Surgical Treatment of Non-colorectal, Non-Neuroendocrine Liver Metastases
15 Surgical Treatment of Benign Tumors of the Liver
16 Laparoscopic Surgery for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Neoplasms
17 Surgical Treatment of Gallbladder Cancer
18 Surgical Treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma
19 Surgical Treatment of Pancreatic Andenocarcinoma
20 Palliative Management of Locally Advanced Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
21 Surgical Treatment of Islet Cell Tumors of the Pancreas
22 Surgical Management of Cystic Tumors of the Pancreas
23 Role of Chemoradiation Therapy in Pancreatic Cancer
24 Splenectomy for Hematologic Malignancy
25 Small Bowel Adenocarcinoma Distal to Ligament of Treitz
26 Duodenal Cancer
27 Lymphoma of the Small Bowel
28 Surgical Treatment of Carcinoid Tumors of the Bowel
29 Surgical Treatment for Appendiceal Carcinoma Pseudomyxoma Peritonei
30 Open and Laparoscopic Surgery for Colon Cancer
31 Management Issues in Patients Presenting with Stave IV colorectal Cancer