Kidney Cancer

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.