Berek & Hacker's gynecologic oncology / [edited by] Jonathan S. Berek, MD, MMS, Laurie Kraus Lacob Professor, Director, Stanford Women's Cancer Center, Stanford Cancer Institute, Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, Neville F. Hacker, AM, MD, Professor of Gynaecologic Oncology, Conjoint, University of New Sourth Wales, Director, Gynaecologic Cancer Centre, Royal Hospital for Women, Sydney, Australia ; illustrations and design by Deborah Berek. MA, Tim Hengst, CMI, FAMI.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Berek, Jonathan S., editor.

Hacker, Neville F., editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Generative organs, Female--Cancer.

Generative organs, Female.

Genital Neoplasms, Female.

Genitalia, Female--physiopathology.

Medical Subjects:

Genital Neoplasms, Female.

Genitalia, Female--physiopathology.

Physical Description:

xvi, 960 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm

Edition:

Sixth edition.

Other Title:

Berek and Hacker's gynecologic oncology

Gynecologic oncology

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer, [2015]

Summary:

Get the evidence-based, practical guidance you need to provide state-of-the-art care to women with gynecologic cancers. From diagnosis through medical and surgical management. Berek and Hacker's Gynecologic Oncology, 6th Edition delivers invaluable knowledge and expertise on every aspect of gynecologic malignancies. Ideal for gynecologic oncologists and fellows, general gynecologists, and medical and radiation oncologists, this new edition clearly translates basic science to clinical practice, making it your go-to source for everyday reference.

Contents:

Section I. General principles

Chapter 1. Biology and genetics

Chapter 2. Biologic, targeted, and immune therapy

Chapter 3. Chemotherapy

Chapter 4. Radiation therapy

Chapter 5. Pathology

Chapter 6. Epidemiology and biostatistics

Section II. Disease sites

Chapter 7. Cervical cancer screening and preinvasive disease

Chapter 8. Cervical cancer

Chapter 9. Uterine cancer

Chapter 10. Ovarian cancer-tumor makers and screening

Chapter 11. Epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, and peritoneal cancer

Chapter 12. Germ cell and nonepithelial ovarian cancer

Chapter 13. Vulvar cancer

Chapter 14. Vaginal cancer

Chapter 15. Gestational trophoblastic disease

Chapter16. Breast disease

Chapter 17. Cancer in pregnancy

Section III. Medical and Surgical topics

Chapter 18. Preoperative evaluation, medical management, and critical care

Chapter 19. Nutritional therapy

Chapter 20. Surgical techniques

Chapter 21. Laparoscopy

Chapter 22. Robotic surgery

Chapter 23. Pelvic exenteration

Section IV. Quality of life.

Chapter 24. Communication skills

Chapter 25. Symptom relief and palliative care

Chapter 26. Psychological issues.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781451190076

1451190077

OCLC:

888026127

Online:

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