The Surgery of Childhood Tumors

Description

Beginning with the scientific basis of tumors, 'The Surgery of Childhood Tumors' provides up-to-date information on epidemiology, cytogenetics and molecular biology, before looking at current treatments, integrating surgery, neoadjuvant and adjuvant chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Additionally, a chapter on counseling reflects the book's holistic approach to treating children with cancer. The chapters are written by world-renowned international authorities on pediatric cancer from major children's cancer groups in the UK, Europe and the US. Contributors discuss geographical variations in treatment for each type of tumor. Excellent full-colour pictures and detailed line drawings illustrate all aspects of managing childhood tumors, including technical details of operation which are often neglected in other texts. This comprehensive book provides a contemporary approach for pediatric, general and urological surgeons dealing with childhood tumors. New chapters in this second edition provide the latest developments and strategies in pediatric surgical oncology. Front Matter....Pages I-XXVI Front Matter....Pages 1-1 Epidemiology of Childhood Tumors....Pages 3-15 Tumor Biology and Environmental Carcinogenesis....Pages 17-31 Genetic Counseling for Childhood Tumors and Inherited Cancer-Predisposing Syndromes....Pages 33-47 Tumor Markers....Pages 49-62 Tumor Imaging....Pages 63-98 Tumor Pathology — General Principles....Pages 99-116 Chemotherapy and Novel Targeted Therapies....Pages 117-132 Radiotherapy....Pages 133-142 Front Matter....Pages 143-143 Perinatal Tumors....Pages 145-170 Renal Tumors....Pages 171-199 Neuroblastoma and Other Adrenal Tumors....Pages 201-225 Liver Tumors in Children....Pages 227-260 Malignant Germ Cell Tumors....Pages 261-271 Soft Tissue Sarcoma....Pages 273-303 Lymphoma....Pages 305-317 Front Matter....Pages 319-319 Bone Tumors: Limb Salvage....Pages 321-351 Head and Neck Tumors....Pages 353-386 Brain Tumors, Intraocular and Orbital Tumors....Pages 387-420 Thoracic Tumors....Pages 421-451 Rare Tumors....Pages 453-475 Front Matter....Pages 319-319 Reconstructive Surgery....Pages 477-496 Surgical Complications of Childhood Tumors....Pages 497-519 Supportive Care of Children with Cancer....Pages 521-538 Long-term Effects of Childhood Cancer Therapy on Growth and Fertility....Pages 539-551 Second Tumors....Pages 551-554 Minimally Invasive Surgery in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Childhood Cancer....Pages 555-565 New Treatments and New Strategies....Pages 567-585 Central Venous Access....Pages 587-596 Palliative Care and Pain Management....Pages 597-608 Parents’ Associations and Support Groups....Pages 609-611 Chemotherapy and Novel Targeted Therapies....Pages E1-E2 Back Matter....Pages 613-626