Kidney Cancer

Description

Kidney cancer is a heterogenous disease. This book covers: -new surgical approaches which are becoming the standard, i.e., nephon sparing, laporascopic, minimally invasive techniques; -new staging and prognostic capabilities; -evolving therapeutic options include, cell based vaccine, gene and antibody therapy; -molecular genetics allow for a better understanding of the various types of kidney cancer. Kidney Cancer is a comprehensive review covering present and future surgical approaches, staging and prognostic factors, currently accepted and future plans for prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Contributing authors to this book are internationally recognized specialists in this disease. This book will be useful to the specialist (oncologist and urologist), primary care physicians, patients and family members dealing with kidney cancer. Front Matter....Pages i-ix Front Matter....Pages 1-1 Molecular Genetics of Kidney Cancer....Pages 3-26 Mechanisms of Immune Dysfunction in Renal Cell Carcinoma....Pages 29-51 New Algorithms for the Staging of Kidney Cancer....Pages 53-68 Basic Biology and Clinical Behavior of Renal Cell Carcinoma....Pages 69-89 Front Matter....Pages 91-91 Nephron-Sparing Surgery for Renal Cell Carcinoma....Pages 93-97 Laparoscopic Radical Nephrectomy and Minimally Invasive Surgery for Kidney Cancer....Pages 99-117 Role of Nephrectomy in Metastatic Kidney Cancer....Pages 119-135 Front Matter....Pages 137-137 Prognostic Factors for Metastatic Kidney Cancer....Pages 139-153 Interleukin-2 Based Therapy for Kidney Cancer....Pages 155-172 The Role of Systemic Chemotherapy in the Treatment of Kidney Cancer....Pages 173-182 Cell, Gene and Vaccine Based Strategies in Kidney Cancer....Pages 183-198 Monoclonal Antibody Therapy of Kidney Cancer....Pages 199-212 Allogeneic Hematopoetic Stem Cell Transplantation for Cytokine Refractory Renal Cell Carcinoma....Pages 213-226 Novel Therapies for Renal Cell Carcinoma....Pages 227-238 Back Matter....Pages 239-246