Kidney cancer is a heterogenous disease. This book covers: surgical approaches which are becoming the standard, i.e., nephon sparing, laporascopic, minimally invasive techniques; new staging and prognostic capabilities; evolving therapeutic options including, cell based vaccine, gene and antibody therapy; and molecular genetics which allow for a better understanding of the various types of kidney cancer. Kidney Cancer is a comprehensive review covering present and future surgical approaches, staging and prognostic factors, currently accepted and future plans for prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Contributing authors to this book are internationally recognized specialists in this disease. This book should be useful to the specialist (oncologist and urologist), primary care physicians, patients and family members dealing with kidney cancer.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
ISBN-13
9781402074578
eBay Product ID (ePID)
96878997
Product Key Features
Author
Robert A. Figlin
Publication Name
Kidney Cancer
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Medicine, Surgery
Publication Year
2003
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
246 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
235mm
Item Width
155mm
Volume
116
Item Weight
1200g
Additional Product Features
Series Title
Cancer Treatment and Research
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Editor
Robert A. Figlin
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