{"product_id":"interventional-techniques-in-uro-oncology-isbn-9781405192729","title":"Interventional Techniques in Uro-oncology","description":"Minimally invasive surgical techniques are moving into the mainstream of urological practice. Even less invasive techniques, some of which can involve no use of the knife whatsoever, are rapidly being developed and implemented for treating urological cancer. \u003cb\u003eInterventional Techniques in Uro-oncology\u003c\/b\u003e is the first text to cover these techniques in total and provides a comprehensive review of the state-of-the-art minimally invasive interventions.  \u003cp\u003eThis well-illustrated reference provides the basic science behind each technique before explaining when and how best to perform them. It examines their use in different clinical settings, the advantages and disadvantages of each technique in the management of specific tumor types, and their suitability for different patients. Future techniques are discussed including the potential of nanotechnology in the delivery of urologic healthcare. Each chapter is easy to navigate with key points and references.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterventional Techniques in Uro-oncology\u003c\/b\u003e is an essential reference for training and practicing oncologists, urologists and radiologists as well as the general physician with a keen interest in cancer care. Its approachable style will also inform non-experts on what is available and whether a particular intervention is suitable for their patient in the clinic.\u003c\/p\u003e  Contributors.  \u003cp\u003ePreface to the first edition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Rationale for minimally invasive interventional techniques in urological cancer (\u003ci\u003eCole Davis, Matthew R. Cooperberg, Katsuto Shinohara, and Peter R. Carroll\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Brachytherapy for prostate cancer (\u003ci\u003eJohn Sylvester and Peter Grimm\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 High-intensity focused ultrasound (\u003ci\u003eMarkus Margreiter and Michael Marberger\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Prostate and renal cryotherapy (\u003ci\u003eChad R. Ritch, Aaron E. Katz, Hashim U. Ahmed, and Manit Arya\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Radiofrequency ablation (\u003ci\u003eAdam S. Feldman, Peter R. Mueller, and W. Scott McDougal\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Photodynamic therapy (\u003ci\u003eCaroline M. Moore, Stephen G. Bown, John Trachtenberg, and Mark Emberton\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Perspectives on nanotechnology (\u003ci\u003eAleksandar F. Radovic-Moreno, Kai P. Yuet, Robert S. Langer, and Omid C. Farokhzad\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Imaging in diagnosis and staging of urologic cancers: magnetic resonance imaging (\u003ci\u003eJurgen J. Fu¨ tterer and Stijn T.W.P.J. Heijmijnk\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Imaging in diagnosis and staging of urological cancers: ultrasound, CT, and PET (\u003ci\u003eJorge Rioja, Charalampos Mamoulakis, Stavros Gravas, and Jean de la Rosette\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Imaging after minimally-invasive interventions in urological cancers (\u003ci\u003eRowland Illing and Alex Kirkham\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eColor plate section.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This book provides an easy to read reference on interventional techniques on uro-oncology and a valuable addition to the medical library. It would be of benefit to a wide range of medical specialists including urologists, oncologists, urology and oncology nurse specialists, and radiologists, as well as general practitioners with an interest in cancer treatment.\" (\u003ci\u003eUrology News\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 November 2011)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The individual chapters of this book are, overall, well written and excellent discussions of their respective tpics, although there is some heterogeneity in the suitability for the general medical audience. The book may be particularly appropriate for novices in the field who are looking to get some important background information as an initial starting point.\" (\u003ci\u003eDoody's\u003c\/i\u003e, 2 September 2011)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  Dieses hervorragend illustrierte Buch bietet eine umfassende Einführung in minimal-invasive chirurgische Techniken und erklärt deren Einsatzmöglichkeiten.  \u003cb\u003eHashim Uddin Ahmed MRCS, BM, BCh(Oxon), BA(Hons)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Medical Research Council Clinical Research Fellow,\u003cbr\u003e Specialist Registrar in Urology,\u003cbr\u003e Division of Surgery and Interventional Sciences,\u003cbr\u003e University College London,\u003cbr\u003e London, UK  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eManit Arya FRCS, FRCS(Urol)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Honorary Post-CCT Fellow in Laparoscopic and Minimally Invasive Surgery\u003cbr\u003e King’s College Hospital,\u003cbr\u003e London, UK\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeter Scardino\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Department of Urology\u003cbr\u003e Memorial  Sloan Kettering Cancer Center\u003cbr\u003e New York, USA\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMark Emberton MD FRCS (Urol)\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eReader in Interventional Oncology and Honorary Consultant Urologist,\u003cbr\u003e University College London Hospitals \/ University College London Comprehensive Biomedical Research Centre,\u003cbr\u003e London, UK\u003c\/p\u003e  Minimally invasive surgical techniques are moving into the mainstream of urological practice. Even less invasive techniques, some of which can involve no use of the knife whatsoever, are rapidly being developed and implemented for treating urological cancer. \u003cb\u003eInterventional Techniques in Uro-oncology\u003c\/b\u003e is the first text to cover these techniques in total and provides a comprehensive review of the state-of-the-art minimally invasive interventions.  \u003cp\u003eThis well-illustrated reference provides the basic science behind each technique before explaining when and how best to perform them. It examines their use in different clinical settings, the advantages and disadvantages of each technique in the management of specific tumor types, and their suitability for different patients. Future techniques are discussed including the potential of nanotechnology in the delivery of urologic healthcare. Each chapter is easy to navigate with key points and references.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterventional Techniques in Uro-oncology\u003c\/b\u003e is an essential reference for training and practicing oncologists, urologists and radiologists as well as the general physician with a keen interest in cancer care. Its approachable style will also inform non-experts on what is available and whether a particular intervention is suitable for their patient in the clinic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989452832997,"sku":"NP9781405192729","price":166.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781405192729.jpg?v=1761784157","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/interventional-techniques-in-uro-oncology-isbn-9781405192729","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}