Pediatric Surgical Oncology

Paul Losty, Professor of Paediatric Surgery Alder Hey Children's Hospital, University of Liverpool, UK

Michael La Quaglia, Professor of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, USA

Sabine Sarnacki, Professor of Surgery, Necker Hospital University, Paris, France

Jorg Fuchs, Professor of Surgery, University of Tuebingen, Germany

Tomoaki Taguchi, Professor of Surgery, Kyushu University, Fukuoka ,Japan

Foreword
Editors' Preface
Contributor List
Pediatric Cancer - An Overview
Epidemiology of Pediatric Cancer
Molecular Biology and Genetics of Cancer
Principles of Chemotherapy
Principles of Radiotherapy
Immunological Aspects of Pediatric Cancer and Immunotherapy
Imaging Cancer
Tumor Biopsy - Practical Considerations for the Surgeon
Pathology for Surgeons
Vascular Access
Nutritional Support of the Pediatric Cancer Patient
Tumor Board and the Surgeon
Principles of Cancer Surgery/ Operations for Cancer
Tumors of the Head and Neck
Mediastinum, Lung, and Chest Wall Tumors
Hodgkin Disease and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma(s)
Benign and Malignant Liver Tumors in Children
Pediatric Gastrointestinal Tumors
Pancreatic Neoplasms
Renal Tumors
Neuroblastoma and Adrenal Neoplasms
Rhabdomyosarcoma
Non-Rhabmyosarcoma Soft Tissue Tumors
Tumors of the Ovary
Testicular Tumors
Teratomas and Other Germ Cell Neoplasms
Melanoma and Skin Cancer(s)
Central Nervous System Tumors
Bone Tumors
Rare Tumors
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Fertility Considerations and the Pediatric Cancer Patient
Pediatric Surgical Oncology in Developing Countries
Surgical Management of Pediatric Oncological Emergencies
Late Effects
Palliative Care and Pain Management
Palliative Care: Surgical Considerations
Future Therapies and Challenges in Pediatric Oncology
Evidence-Based Pediatric Surgical Oncology
Pediatric Endocrine Tumors
Robotic Pediatric Surgical Oncology
Navigational Techniques in Pediatric Surgical Oncology
Index