PEDIATRIC SURGICAL ONCOLOGY

1. Pediatric Cancer – An Overview
2. Epidemiology Pediatric Cancer
3. Molecular Biology and Genetics of Cancer
4. Principles of Chemotherapy
5. Principles of Radiotherapy
6. Immunological Aspects of Pediatric Cancer and Immunotherapy
7. Imaging Cancer
8. Tumor Biopsy – Practical Considerations for The Surgeon
9. Pathology for Surgeons
10. Vascular Access
11. Nutritional Support of the Pediatric Cancer Patient
12. Tumor Board and the Surgeon
13. Principles of Cancer Surgery / Operations for Cancer
14. Tumors of the Head and Neck
15. Mediastinum, Lung, and Chest Wall Tumors
16. Hodgkin Disease and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma(s)
17. Benign and Malignant Liver Tumors in Children
18. Pediatric Gastrointestinal Tumors
19. Pancreatic Neoplasms
20. Renal Tumors
21. Neuroblastoma and Adrenal Neoplasms
22. Rhabdomyosarcoma
23. Non-Rhabdoid Soft Tissue Tumors
24. Tumors of the Ovary
25. Testicular Tumors
26. Teratomas and Other Germ Cell Neoplasms
27. Melanoma and Skin Cancer(s)
28. Central Nervous System Tumors
29. Bone Tumors
30. Rare Tumors
31. Minimally Invasive Surgery
32. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
33. Fertility Considerations and the Pediatric Cancer Patient
34. Pediatric Surgical Oncology in Developing Countries
35. Surgical Management of Pediatric Oncological Emergencies
36. Late Effects
37. Palliative Care and Pain Management
38. Palliative Care: Surgical Considerations
39. Future Therapies and Challenges in Pediatric Oncology
40. Evidence-Based Pediatric Surgical Oncology
41. Pediatric Endocrine Tumors
42. Robotic Pediatric Surgical Oncology
43. Robotic Pediatric Surgery

A new, definitive, state of the art reference in the specialist field of paediatric surgical oncology. Chapter abstracts, key points, and guidance on all aspects of cancer surgery for children make this a vital resource for the surgical resident or trainee. An International authorship team ensure that the content is appropriate for a global audience of paediatric surgeons.

• Includes the latest developments ensuring the reader is kept full up to date.
• Multi-disciplinary content reflects current practice.
• Comprehensive coverage provides a definitive reference.

An authoritative reference work for surgical residents in training, surgeons working in the field of pediatric oncology, medical oncologists, intensive care specialists and nursing staff.

Authors
• Paul Losty, Professor of Paediatric Surgery Alder Hey Children’s Hospital , University of Liverpool, UK
• Michael La Quaglia, Professor of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, USA
• Sabine Sarnacki, Professor of Surgery , Necker Hospital University, Paris , France
• Jorg Fuchs, Professor of Surgery , University of Tuebingen, Germany
• Tomoaki Taguchi, Professor of Surgery , Kyushu University, Fukuoka , Japan