This book overviews our current understanding of the biology of liver metastases, and reviews current methods of detection and diagnosis. Thereafter, the chapters offer objective and systematic reviews of each of the current major treatment modalities: surgical resection; destructive therapies; chemotherapy (systemic and regional); whether there is a role for radiotherapy; biological therapies (including hormone treatment antibodies and gene therapy); and lastly the decision making strategies that must be employed for successful multidisciplinary management. The book concludes with an overview of the health economics issues that must be addressed by all who practice in the field of treatment of liver metastases. The book will be invaluable for surgeons in general surgery, hepatobiliary surgery, upper GI surgery, colorectal surgery, medical and clinical oncologists with an interest in liver tumours, and radiologists with an interest in liver disease. State-of-the-art review of each aspect of treatment Contains chapter summaries with key points and treatment algorithms allowing rapid assimilation of major developments Clear, concise illustrations and figures assisting the reader in quickly assessing impact of each new and/or integrated treatment modality Accompanied by CD-ROM with all the figures in read-only PowerPoint format INDICE: Biology of liver metastases.- Imaging of liver metastases (US, CT,MRI, PET, etc).- Surgery for colorectal liver metastases.- Ablation therapiesfor colorectal liver metastases (cryo, RFA, microwave).- Chemotherapy for colorectal liver metastases (systemic, regional).- Biological therapies for colorectal liver metastases (targeted antibodies, gene therapy).- Multi-modality strategies for colorectal liver metastases.- Neuroendocrine metastases (carcinoid, pancreatic).- GIST metastases.- Liver metastases from other primary sites.
- ISBN: 978-1-84628-946-0
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 630
- Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés