Atlas of Operative Surgical Oncology

This book is a concise guide to surgical oncology for clinicians. Each section is dedicated to operative procedures for a specific type of cancer, from breast, head and neck and urological, to gastrointestinal, bone and soft tissue, and more. Every chapter provides guidance on preoperative evaluation, appropriate types of anaesthesia, patient positioning, a step by step description of the procedure, and potential complications. Minimally invasive procedures are covered in detail. Key points including 'dos and don'ts' conclude each topic and the detailed text is enhanced by operative photographs, diagrams and tables to assist learning. Key Points * Concise guide to operative surgical oncology * Covers step by step procedures for many types of cancer * Includes detailed discussion on minimally invasive procedures * Each chapter summarised by key points including 'dos and don'ts'show more