Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation: A Practical Guide (Current Clinical Urology) [Hardcover]

T. R. Srinivas (Editor), Daniel A. Shoskes (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1607616416 | ISBN-13: 978-1607616412 | Publication Date: November 16, 2010 | Edition: 1st Edition.

The transplant physicians and surgeons at Cleveland Clinic have collaborated to produce, Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation: A Practical Guide. This volume is devoted to kidney and pancreas transplantation and is well grounded in scientific principles, quantitative clinical reasoning, clinical pharmacology, tested clinical practices and overall clinical applicability. Also addressed are key aspects in the initiation, maintenance and sustained growth of viable clinical programs in kidney and pancreas transplantation. Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation: A Practical Guide will be of great value to transplant physicians as well as medical and surgical fellows who intend to pursue an interest in transplantation.

Editorial Reviews

Review

From the reviews: “In this volume, readers are presented with a comprehensive analysis of the fine-points of kidney and pancreas transplantation. This collaborative effort by the physicians and surgeons of the transplant division at the Cleveland Clinic offers readers a complete summary of surgical intervention as it pertains to kidney and pancreas surgery. … This volume is notable because it paints a practical face on this ever-evolving sub-specialty, offering transplant surgeons and clinicians … the latest available data on kidney and pancreas transplant procedures.” (John Aiello, The Electric Review, January, 2011) “This comprehensive review of the field of kidney and pancreatic transplantation covers everything from donor and recipient workup and outcomes to immunosuppression to appropriate anesthesia management of patients. … Fellows and practitioners who take care of transplant patients are the intended audience. … This well-written book covers kidney and pancreatic transplantation from a variety of perspectives. It is an excellent resource for anyone who takes care of these patients.” (Jason R. Wellen, Doody’s Review Service, February, 2011) “The Cleveland Clinic Transplant Center has world-class experts in all areas of transplantation and most of them were involved in this textbook … . All medical and surgical aspects of kidney and pancreas transplantation were described exhaustively, in association with various other aspects. … Economic aspects of transplantation concluded the textbook. Undoubtedly this outstanding textbook, richly illustrated, will be useful to all physicians, whether they are certified or in-training, or involved in either kidney or pancreas transplantations.” (European Urology Today, June/July, 2011)

From the Back Cover

The transplant physicians and surgeons at Cleveland Clinic have collaborated to produce, Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation: A Practical Guide. This volume is devoted to kidney and pancreas transplantation and is well grounded in scientific principles, quantitative clinical reasoning, clinical pharmacology, tested clinical practices and overall clinical applicability. Also addressed are key aspects in the initiation, maintenance and sustained growth of viable clinical programs in kidney and pancreas transplantation. Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation: A Practical Guide will be of great value to transplant physicians as well as medical and surgical fellows who intend to pursue an interest in transplantation.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 452 pages
• Publisher: Humana Press; 1st Edition. edition (November 16, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1607616416
• ISBN-13: 978-1607616412
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,302,879 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)