Full Description
Renal Canceroverview of the major topics in the field of kidney cancer. The material has been collected from the most current evidence based resources to allow for the appropriate care of these patients. The sections of the book have been structured to give an overview of the major issues dealing with renal cell carcinoma and transitional cell carcinoma of the kidney. The text also reviews the new staging system, discusses familial syndromes of renal cell carcinoma, and provides new perspectives with regard to imaging and managing renal tumors. A valuable resource for physicians and researchers dealing with renal cancer, Renal Cancer: Contemporary Management provides a comprehensive summary of the field that will guide patient management and stimulate further clinical and basic science research efforts.
Contents
Chapter 1Michael J. Lipsky, Christopher M. Deibert, James M. McKiernanChapter 2: Molecular Biology and GeneticsJeff Klomp, Bin Tean Teh, Kyle FurgeChapter 3: Familial and Hereditary SyndromesBrian Shuch, Peter PintoChapter 4: Pathology of Renal Cell CarcinomaFang-Ming Deng, Jonathan Melamed, Ming Zhou,Chapter 5: Imaging of Renal CancerJalil Afnan, Christoph WaldChapter 6: Molecular Imaging for Renal Cell CarcinomaJian Q. Yu, Yamin DouChapter 7: History of Renal Surgery for CancerKarim HamawyChapter 8: Natural History, Role of Biopsy and Active Surveillance of Renal MassesAnthony T. Corcoran, Marc C. Smaldone, Robert G. Uzzo, David Y.T. ChenChapter 9: Interventional Radiology and Angioinfarction: Transcatheter Embolization of Renal TumorsSebastian Flacke, Shams IqbqalChapter 10: Unified Approaches to Surgery and Systemic Therapy for Renal Cell CarcinomaPatrick A. Kenney, Christopher G. WoodChapter 11: Rationale for Partial NephrectomyNicolas Donin, William HuangChapter 12: Objectifying Complexity of Kidney Cancers: Relationships of Tumor Anatomy and OutcomesSerge Ginzburg, Alexander Kutikov, Robert G. Uzzo,Chapter 13: Open Partial NephrectomyPatrick A. Kenney, Matthew F. Wszolek, John A. LibertinoChapter 14: Minimally Invasive Partial Nephrectomy and Ablative Procedures for Small Renal MassesCasey G. Kowalik, David Canes, Ali MoinzadehChapter 15: Surgery for Renal Cell Carcinoma with Thrombus Extension into the Vena CavaChad Wotkowicz, John LibertinoChapter 16: Role of LymphadenectomyHein Van PoppelChapter 17: Postoperative Surveillance Protocols for Renal Cell CarcinomaMegan Merrill, Jose A. KaramChapter 18: Role of Surgery in Locally Recurrent and Metastatic Renal CancerPaul RussoChapter 19: Outcomes- Prognostic Factors, Models, and AlgorithmsBrandon K. Isariyawongse, Michael W. KattanChapter 20: Adjuvant Systemic Therapy, Immunotherapy and Targeted TreatmentLinda Cerbone, Cora N. SternbergChapter 21: Role for Radiation Therapy in Renal CancerAndrea McKee, Arul Mahadevan, Timothy WalshChapter 22: Surgical Management for Transitional Cell Carcinoma of the Upper TractJason R. GeeChapter 23: Management of Non-Clear Cell Renal Cell CarcinomaHenry J. Conter, Jose A. Karam, Nizar M. Tannir
