Overview
Written by experts in their field
Bolstered with detailed illustrations, diagrams and photographs
Includes a set of short questions and answers at the end of each chapter that reinforce the salient points
Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Table of contents (29 chapters)
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Sarcoma
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Front Matter
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Gynecology
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
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About this book
This volume provides a comprehensive perspective on surgical oncologic diseases that are relevant to those who have an interest in surgical oncology. Its purpose is to distill a voluminous amount of information to readers so they will have the opportunity to apply relevant information and knowledge to their particular needs. Each chapter is written by experts in their field who provide concise and in-depth information on their topic and supply references to key articles. Illustrations, diagrams and photographs are included to assist the visual learners. Each chapter begins with bulleted key points to focus the readers on the material that will be covered and concludes with an appendix that summarizes the salient points. This unique set-up can be used as a tool to quickly review the topic at hand. The text also includes a set of short questions and answers at the end of each chapter to reinforce the salient points.
Surgical Oncology: A Practical and Comprehensive Approach is a valuable resource for Medical students, surgical oncology fellows, general surgeons and educators.
Reviews
“This new book on surgical oncology has a unique format, with each chapter starting with learning objectives and ending with salient points and questions. … The audience includes general surgery residents and practicing surgeons who desire to gain in-depth knowledge in the treatment of solid malignancies. … It will be particularly useful for general surgery or surgical oncology board certification preparation.” (Hisakazu Hoshi, Doody's Book Reviews, May, 2015)
Editors and Affiliations
About the editors
Quyen D. Chu, MD, MBA, FACS
Department of Surgery, LSU Health Sciences Center-Shreveport
Shreveport, LA USA
John F. Gibbs MD, FACS
Department of Surgery
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Neptune, NJ USA
Gazi B. Zibari MD, FACS
John C. McDonald Regional Transplant Center
Willis Knighton Health System
Shreveport, LA USA
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Surgical Oncology
Book Subtitle: A Practical and Comprehensive Approach
Editors: Quyen D. Chu, John F. Gibbs, Gazi B. Zibari
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-1423-4
Publisher: Springer New York, NY
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media New York 2015
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4939-1422-7Published: 21 October 2014
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4939-4797-3Published: 24 September 2016
eBook ISBN: 978-1-4939-1423-4Published: 20 October 2014
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXI, 678
Number of Illustrations: 40 b/w illustrations, 164 illustrations in colour
Topics: Surgical Oncology, General Surgery
Industry Sectors: Health & Hospitals