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Get the evidence-based, practical guidance you need to provide state-of-the-art care to women with gynecologic cancers. From diagnosis through medical and surgical management, Berek and Hacker's Gynecologic Oncology , 6th Edition delivers invaluable knowledge and expertise on every aspect of gynecologic malignancies. Ideal for gynecologic oncologists and fellows, general gynecologists, and medical and radiation oncologists, this new edition clearly translates basic science to clinical practice, making it your go-to source for everyday reference.FeaturesConcise, comprehensive coverage ensures your access to current knowledge of general principles, as well as medical and surgical treatment for the full range of gynecologic cancers: cervical, breast, ovarian, vulvar and vaginal, and uterine.Evidence-based, templated chapters speed you directly to the information you need.Extensively revised, separate chapters on the latest innovations in laparoscopy and robotics keep you up to date.Expert authorship, including the expertise of numerous international contributors, keeps you at the forefront of your field and helps you prepare for board exams.New illustrations and drawings, as well as pathology slides and clinically-relevant diagrams, help you visualize key concepts.Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, offering tablet, smartphone, or online access to:Complete content with enhanced navigationA powerful search tool that pulls results from content in the book, your notes, and even the webCross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigationHighlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the textAbility to take and share notes with friends and colleagues
Contents
Foreword to the First Edition by Sherman M. Mellinkoff Preface ContributorsSection IGeneral Principles1. Biology & GeneticsStephanie Gaillard, Larry Maxwell, Anil K. Sood, Andrew Berchuck2. Biologic, Targeted & Immune TherapiesOliver Dorigo, Jonathan S. Berek3. Chemotherapy Michael L. Friedlander, Maurie Markman 4. Radiation TherapyPatricia J. Eifel5. PathologyChristina S. Kong, Teri A. Longacre, Michael R. Hendrickson6. Epidemiology & BiostatisticsKathryn L. Terry, Daniel W. Cramer7. Cervical Cancer Screening & Preinvasive DiseaseMichael J. Campion, Karen Canfell Section IIDisease Sites8. Cervical CancerNeville F. Hacker, Jan B. Vermorken9. Uterine CancerNeville F. Hacker, Michael L. Friedlander10. Ovarian Cancer Tumor Markers & ScreeningAlexandra Gentry-Mararaj, Ian Jacobs, Usha Menon11. Epithelial Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, PeritoneumJonathan S. Berek, Michael L. Friedlander, Neville F. Hacker12. Germ Cell & Other Nonepithelial Ovarian MalignanciesJonathan S. Berek, Michael L. Friedlander, Neville F. Hacker13. Vulva CancerNeville F. Hacker, Patricia J. Eifel14. Vaginal CancerNeville F. Hacker, Patricia J. Eifel15. Gestational Trophoblastic NeoplasiaRoss S. Berkowitz, Donald P. Goldstein16. BreastArmando E. Giuliano, Catherine M. Dang17. Cancer in Pregnancy Frederic Amant, Lazlo UngerSection IIIMedical and Surgical Topics18. Preop, Medical Management & Critical CareSpencer R. Adams, M. Iain Smith, Roger M. Lee, Reza Khorsan, Patricia Eshaghian, Samuel A. Skootsky19. Nutritional TherapyPaul M. Maggio, Norman Rizk20. Surgical TechniquesJonathan S. Berek, Amer Karam, David Cibula21. LaparoscopyKenneth Hatch, Jonathan Berek22. RoboticsJoshua Z. Press, Walter H. Gotlieb23. Pelvic ExenterationKenneth D. Hatch, Jonathan S. BerekSection IVQuality of Life24. Communication SkillsWalter F. Baile, Robert Buckman25. Symptom Relief & Palliative CareRosanne Moses, Jennifer A. M. Philip, J. Norelle Lickiss26. Psychological IssuesKristen C. Williams, Barbara L. AndersenIndex
