Malignant Liver Tumors

This comprehensive and critical review of current and establishedtreatment modalities for malignant liver tumors is designed to helpyou sort through the proliferation of competitive approaches andchoose the best treatment options for your patient. Dr. Clavien andhis contributors consider all the options - radiological,surgical, pharmaceutical, and emerging/novel therapies - andhelp you find the best single or combined therapy.
Building on the success of the previous edition, this extremelythorough revision:
* features a new section on Guidelines for Liver Tumors, whereyou will find specific strategies for treating common livermalignancies; the guidelines were prepared by the Associate Editorsand take into account national and international societyguidelines
* reflects actual practice by taking a multidisciplinaryapproach, with contributions from international experts who haveextensive experience with this patient population
* achieves comprehensive and balanced coverage by having eachchapter reviewed by the Editor, Deputy Editor, two AssociateEditors, and at least one external reviewer
* includes 16 new chapters that cover liver anatomy, histologicchanges in the liver, epidemiology and natural history of HCC, CCCand colorectal liver metastases, strategies of liver resection, andeconomic aspects as well as novel therapies
* facilitates the kind of daily interaction among hepatologists,hepatic surgeons, medical oncologists, radiotherapists, andinterventional radiologists that is essential when treatingpatients with complex liver malignancies
In 44 chapters organized into six major sections, the bookcovers the full range of liver tumors. The perfect blend ofevidence and experience, Malignant Liver Tumors: Current andEmerging Therapies, 3rd Edition, illuminates thepath to better patient care.