Surgical Oncology

1. This outstanding book has been authored by the world renowned experts in surgical oncology, practicing in a rising center of excellence in the field. It introduces Level of Evidence tables to list the various options available for the treatment of each cancer and the strength of evidence available to support it. 2.The text has been developed as a comprehensive, up-to-date review of all knowledge required of a surgical oncologist from basic biology to the application of regional chemotherapy and minimally invasive surgery to palliative care. 3. The decision to only list landmark papers at the end of each chapter and not reference within the text has been made to improve the understanding of the text, and to focus the reader on general truths and not esoteric facts. 4. Dr Bernard Fisher s example of relying on scientific proof as opposed to empiricism is demonstrated in each chapter with an emphasis on evidence based facts and an Assistant Editor focused on evidence based tables for each disease site. 5. The long-term goal is for regular updates of this text and to keep current with important clinical evidence which may change our approach to therapy. The field of oncology is changing more rapidly than any other speciality and new biology as well as new therapies are constantly being tested. This entire text keeps the reader updated with these important advances in a comprehensive but readable format. SECTION I

INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

1. History of Surgical Definition, History, Scope, Philosophy

2. Multidisciplinary Approach to Surgical Oncology

3. Ethical Considerations in Surgical Oncology SECTION II

FUNDAMENTALS AND BASICS OF CANCER

4. Molecular and Cellular Biology of Cancer

5. Methods of Investigation of Cancer

6. Principles of Pathology

7. Diagnostic Imaging in Cancer

8. Vascular Access and Infusion Pumps

9. Endovascular Applications in Surgical Oncology

10. Nutrition in Surgical Oncology

11. Pain and Palliative Care in Surgical Oncology SECTION III

PRINCIPLES AND PHILOSOPHY OF CANCER THERAPY

12. Principles of Surgical Therapy

13. Principles of Chemotherapy

14. Principles of Radiotherapy

15. Principles of Biologic Therapy SECTION IV

SUPERFICIAL TISSUES

16. Non-melanoma Skin Cancer

17. Melanoma

18. Soft Tissue Sarcoma

19. Non-invasive and Benign Breast Tumors

20. Invasive Breast Cancer SECTION V

ENDOCRINE ORGANS

21. Thyroid

22. Parathyroid

23.Adrenal SECTION VI

GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT

24. Esophagus

25. Gastric Cancer

26. Small Bowel Cancer

27. Colon Cancer

28. Rectum/Anus SECTION VII

HEPATOBILIARY SYSTEM

29. Liver Cancer

30. Gallbladder Cancer

31. Bile Duct Cancer

32. Endocrine Pancreas

33. Exocrine Pancreas SECTION VIII

SPECIAL TOPICS

34. Splenectomy

35. Gynecological Malignancies

36. Leukemia and Lymphoma

37. Pediatric Surgical Oncology

38. Emergencies and Complications in Surgical Oncology

39. Minimally Invasive Approaches in Surgical Oncology

40. Robotic Surgery

41. Surgical Management of Metastases