Author Description

<p>This book is a concise guide to surgical oncology for clinicians. Each section is dedicated to operative procedures for a specific type of cancer, from breast, head and neck and urological, to gastrointestinal, bone and soft tissue, and more.</p> <p>Every chapter provides guidance on preoperative evaluation, appropriate types of anaesthesia, patient positioning, a step by step description of the procedure, and potential complications. Minimally invasive procedures are covered in detail.</p> <p>Key points including ‘dos and don’ts’ conclude each topic and the detailed text is enhanced by operative photographs, diagrams and tables to assist learning.</p> <p>Key Points</p> <ul> <li>Concise guide to operative surgical oncology</li> <li>Covers step by step procedures for many types of cancer</li> <li>Includes detailed discussion on minimally invasive procedures</li> <li>Each chapter summarised by key points including ‘dos and don’ts’</li> </ul>