Pediatric Surgical Oncology

?This book provides a detailed overview of the latest techniques and management strategies in pediatric cancer surgery. It features detailed coverage of surgical oncology care, how to manage a range of tumor specific cases along with detailed insight on relevant background information of relevant scientific concepts. Chapters cover how to deliver cancer care across a range of settings, principles associated with multi-disciplinary management and palliative care. The applications of surgical techniques including open, endoscopic and robotic are discussed with informative photographs and illustrations accompanying the text to enhance the readers understanding of how to properly perform these methodologies. All tumor specific cases follow a clear uniform format covering patient evaluation, pre-operative and post-operative management strategies, to assist the reader in developing a detailed understanding of why a particular technique was used in a particular instance.Pediatric Surgical Oncology is a detailed guide to the application of the latest surgical techniques and management strategies for treating childhood cancer patients in both high and limited resource settings, making it a valuable resource for all practicing and trainee physicians who encounter these patients.