Wilms’ Tumor (eBook)

This book covers all aspects of Wilms' tumor, the second most typical solid tumor in children. Its potential for complete cure underscores correct management of this tumor. To achieve this goal, the book aims to provide all necessary details for practicing Pediatric surgeons, Oncologists, Pediatricians, Urologists, and Medical students. Topics ranging from epidemiology, etiology, pathology, clinical features, diagnostic methods, surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy to cutting-edge inventions are described in great detail.

Dr. Yogesh Kumar Sarin (MBBS, MS, DNB, MCh, MBA, FAIS, FICS, FIMSA, FAMS, FIAP, FNNF) is certified in General Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, and Health Care Administration (FMS, DU) and trained in Traumatology (Australia), Pediatric Laparoscopic Surgery (UK), and Pediatric Surgical Oncology (USA). Director Professor and Head of Department of Pediatric Surgery at 105-year-old Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi. He has over 300 publications in national and international scientific journals with -1300 citations, many chapters in textbooks, and has participated in/ supervised 43 research projects/ thesis. He had been editor-in-chief of an e-journal 'Journal of Neonatal Surgery' (2012-19); he is Emeritus Editor-in-Chief now. Member of editorial boards of two dozen more scientific journals. He is President of the Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons. Government and non-governmental organizations have awarded him the Delhi State Award for Doctors (2012). Besides being an accomplished academician and astute administrator, he is a skilled pediatric surgeon. 

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This book covers all aspects of Wilms' tumor, the second most typical solid tumor in children. Its potential for complete cure underscores correct management of this tumor. To achieve this goal, the book aims to provide all necessary details for practicing Pediatric surgeons, Oncologists, Pediatricians, Urologists, and Medical students. Topics ranging from epidemiology, etiology, pathology, clinical features, diagnostic methods, surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy to cutting-edge inventions are described in great detail.Detailed descriptions of surgical techniques and their nuances will greatly benefit surgeons and surgical residents. Importantly, all the chapters are written by authors who have first-hand experience with clinical management. Thus the text ensures the practical application of theoretical details.