Urological Oncology [Paperback]

Vinod H. Nargund (Editor), Derek Raghavan (Editor), Howard M. Sandler (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 11, 2007 | ISBN-10: 1846283876 | ISBN-13: 978-1846283871 | Edition: 1st Edition.

This simple, brief and succinct handbook covers all the salient features of management of genito-urinary (GU) cancers and contains all the important principles of GU cancer management. A key feature of this book is an easy-to-look-up reference guide to step-by-step management strategies and drug dosages designed mainly for the trainee doctor in an emergency situation. Additionally, the book answers many questions patients ask for which there are no answers readily available in standard textbooks, e.g. dietary requirements during chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Invaluable to residents, specialists, nurse practitioners, and medical secretaries in Urology, Radiotherapy, Oncology and Palliative Medicine as related to urological cancers.

Editorial Reviews

Review

From the reviews: "...As a urologic oncologist, I test-drove this book for over a month, and I was thoroughly impressed with how practical, comprehensive, and timely it is. I was equally impressed with how appropriate the material is for clinicians at all stages of their careers, regardless of their subspecialties. This book may be a useful reference for anyone who frequently deals with patients with urologic cancer." (W.C. Huang, New England Journal of Medicine, June 2008) "This collaborative and comprehensive book focuses on understanding the basic science relevant to clinical problems in a multidisciplinary approach to urological malignancies. … Primarily aimed at urology residents, specialists in urology, oncology, and urologic oncology, the book will likely prove most beneficial to residents, fellows, and junior faculty in urologic oncology to help them understand principles of therapy … . This book is engaging, well organized, and concise … . an outstanding resource for oncologists in training, particularly those in urologic oncology fellowships." (Norm D. Smith, Doody’s Review Service, June, 2008)

From the Back Cover

Urological Oncology provides a comprehensive overview of the multi-disciplinary management of adult genito-urinary (GU) cancers. In a concise, didactic and easy to assimilate format, this book will be helpful for trainee urologists and oncologists. It includes the important principles of evidence-based management of GU cancers to help the reader understand the latest diagnostic and therapeutic modalities. The main emphasis is on clinical presentation, investigations and standard management strategies. An international authorship ensures a consensus approach covering the differing views of various authorities on the subject is provided. The book includes chapters on etiology, pathology including TNM classification, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, indications for surgery and the complications of these treatments. The book also includes chapters on basic science, research and trials related to urological cancers. Relevant surgical anatomy and other details of basic science are included wherever necessary. A key feature of this book is an easy-to-look-up reference guide to step-by-step management strategies designed with the trainee doctor in mind. This handbook will be a valuable tool for residents, specialists, nurse practitioners, and other medical personnel in Urology, Radiotherapy, Oncology and Palliative Medicine involved in the treatment of urological cancers.

Product Details

• Paperback: 656 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1st Edition. edition (December 11, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1846283876
• ISBN-13: 978-1846283871
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.6 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,318,994 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)