Clinical Gynecologic Oncology

By William T. Creasman, D Scott McMeekin, Philip J. Disaia, et al.

Book Overview

832 pagesRecognize the clinical presentation of gynecologic malignancies with the aid of detailed chapters organized by cancer type and size. Apply authoritative guidance on all aspects of gynecologic oncology with appendices covering staging, screening, nutritional therapy, toxicity criteria, blood component therapy, radiological therapy, and commonly used statistical terms. Easily identify and absorb key information with the aid of outlines at the beginning of each chapter. Choose the best management plan for each patient using algorithms within each chapter. Gain a fresh perspective on the diagnosis and treatment of gynecologic malignancies with contributions from 2 new editors. Stay up to date with expanded and updated chapters on genes and cancer, cervical cancer, and biologic therapy-plus all of the latest therapeutic protocols. Review the latest information on laparoscopy, DVT complications, and infections and wounds. Skillfully manage some of the most difficult challenges in your practice with comprehensive chapters on palliative care and quality of life.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0323039782
• ISBN13: 9780323039789
• Release Date: May 2007
• Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
• Length: 828 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 8.5" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

Excellent reference textbook for GynOnc

This is a fairly comprehensive reference text on Gynecologic Oncology. In addition to the standard fare - clinical management of neoplasms of the female reproductive tract - it includes chapters on basic science (genetics, immunology, epidemiology and statistics), principles and complications of chemotherapy, palliative care and minimally invasive surgery. It also includes appendices on staging, screening, radiation therapy, blood transfusion and nutritional support. The layout is pretty, with lavish illustrations and the book is very easy on the eyes. The text, for the most part, flows. The comprehensive bibliography for each chapter is indexed by chapter header (very handy for preparing a good lecture). Though the book is not an atlas, it does dwell on operative indications and planning (e.g. the Rutledge classification of radical hysterectomies, the merits and flaws of different conduits for urinary diversion, the FIGO recommendations for surgical staging of ovarian cancer) - but you will also need an operative atlas to supplement it. All in all, a comprehensive and yet reader-friendly reference. If you are an Ob & Gyn resident, or a starting GynOnc fellow, you'll probably derive the most benefit from this book.