Atlas of Surgical Oncology

This state-of-the-art atlas demonstrates the best operative procedures for management of solid tumours. More than just an atlas, this comprehensive reference features refinements in existing techniques as well as new procedures not found in any other source. More than 30 experts describe and illustrate operative procedures in their areas of expertise, with emphasis on the technical details that can make a procedure safer, more effective, and reduce complications.Over 660 detailed illustrations demonstrate each techniqueSpecial focus on the indications, potential complications, and results of each procedure, as well as areas of controversyThe best new technique refinements in existing techniques include new ways to perform abdominoinguinal incisions, remove tumours in the base of the mesentery, remove a portion of the pelvis without amputation, construct a Roux-en Y loop, perform sacral resection, resect the anterior compartment and decrease the risk of complications through hemipelvectomy and forequarter amputation.