Renal Cell Cancer (eBook)
XVII, 582 Seiten
Springer London (Verlag)
978-1-84628-763-3 (ISBN)
This book is a state-of-the-art reference work covering every aspect of the field of renal cell cancer, from diagnostics to clinical management. It provides an overview of new information concerning epidemiology, molecular and immunologic characteristics, as well as surgical therapy. Particular focus is given to the latest diagnostic tests and genetic counseling. Associated topics such as pain management and palliative care are also covered. It is a vital reference tool for urologists, oncologists and radiologists alike, being the most comprehensive volume available on the subject.
This book is a state-of-the-art reference work covering every aspect of the field of renal cell cancer, from diagnostics to clinical management. It provides an overview of new information concerning epidemiology, molecular and immunologic characteristics, as well as surgical therapy. Particular focus is given to the latest diagnostic tests and genetic counseling. Associated topics such as pain management and palliative care are also covered. It is a vital reference tool for urologists, oncologists and radiologists alike, being the most comprehensive volume available on the subject.
Epidemiology of Renal Cell Carcinoma.- Natural History of Renal Cell Carcinoma.- Pathology of Renal Cell Carcinoma: Correlation of Morphology, Immunophenotype, and Genetic and Clinical Aspects.- Staging of Renal Cell Carcinoma.- Prognostic Factors: Markers.- Diagnostic Tests.- Ultrasound in Diagnosis and Follow-Up of Renal Cell Cancer.- Computer Tomography in Renal Cell Cancer.- Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Renal Cell Cancer.- Angiography as a Diagnostic Tool in Renal Cell Carcinoma.- Positron Emission Tomography in Renal Cancer.- Biopsies and Cytological Punctures.- Hereditary Factors.- von Hippel–Lindau Disease.- Genetic Counseling for Inherited Forms of Kidney Cancer.- Surgery.- Open Radical Nephrectomy for Localized Renal Cell Carcinoma.- Radical Nephrectomy, Laparoscopic Transperitoneal.- Retroperitoneoscopic Radical Nephrectomy.- Radical Nephrectomy: Lymph Node Dissection.- Nephron-Sparing Surgery: Partial Nephrectomy Open.- Nephron-Sparing Surgery: Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy.- How Much Margin to Spare in Partial Nephrectomy.- Advanced Tumors: Tumor Thrombus.- Complicated Tumors: Bench Surgery.- Advanced Disease: Nonpulmonary Metastases.- Local Recurrence After Radical Nephrectomy for Renal Cell Carcinoma.- Minimal Invasive Therapies.- Cryosurgery.- Radiofrequency Ablation of Renal Masses.- High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound.- Current Status of Photodynamic Therapy for Renal Tumors.- Complicated Cysts and Cystic Carcinomas.- Nephron-Sparing Surgery for Central Renal Tumors.- Bilateral Renal Masses.- Old and Fragile Patients.- Obesity and Coumadin in Kidney Cancer.- Obesity and Kidney Cancer.- Coumadin and Kidney Cancer.- Embolization.- Benign Tumors of the Kidney.- Bone Metastases.- Radiotherapy.- Surgery.- Medical Management.- Immunotherapy.- Antiangiogenic Therapies in Renal Cell Carcinoma.- Signal Transduction Inhibitors in Renal Cell Cancer.- Cytotoxic Chemotherapy for Metastatic Renal Cell Cancer.- Cell-Based Vaccines for Renal Cell Carcinoma.- Monoclonal Antibody-Based Therapy.- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: Allogeneic Immunotherapy for Cancer.- Bisphosphonate Treatment for Osteolytic Bone Metastases Associated with Renal Cell Carcinoma.- Therapeutic Counseling for the Medical Management of Renal Cell Carcinoma.- Trends in Medical Management of Renal Cell Cancer.- Models of Human Renal Cell Carcinoma.- Follow-Up Strategies for Renal Cell Carcinoma After Nephrectomy.- Palliative Treatment in Renal Cell Cancer.- Future Directions.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 10.7.2008 |
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| Zusatzinfo | XVII, 584 p. 700 illus., 210 illus. in color. |
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Themenwelt | Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Innere Medizin ► Nephrologie |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Onkologie | |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Urologie | |
| Studium ► 1. Studienabschnitt (Vorklinik) ► Biochemie / Molekularbiologie | |
| Schlagworte | biopsy • carcinoma • Computed tomography (CT) • Diagnosis • Diagnostics • Histopathology • Imaging • Staging • Surgery • Tumor • Ultrasound |
| ISBN-10 | 1-84628-763-4 / 1846287634 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-84628-763-3 / 9781846287633 |
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