| Description |
1 online resource (xvi, 325 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Contents |
Anatomy of the Hepatic Hilum -- Epidemiology -- Pathology -- Staging Systems -- Preoperative Imaging -- Role of 3D Reconstructive Imaging -- Assessment of Liver Function -- Diagnosis -- Differential Diagnosis -- Molecular Markers of Cholangiocarcinoma -- Laparoscopy and Laparoscopic Ultrasound -- Preoperative Optimization of the Liver for Resection -- Preoperative Biliary Drainage -- Portal Vein Embolization -- Anesthesia for Patients with Hilar Chlolangiocarcinoma -- Selection of Patients for Liver Resection and Liver Transplantation -- History of Surgery in Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma -- Radical Resection and Its Limits -- Central Lobectomy -- Extended Resections -- Combined Liver Resection and Portal Vein Resection -- The Hepatic Artery Reconstruction First Approach in Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma Type IIIb -- Local Resection without Hepatectomy -- Ex Situ Ex Vivo Resection and Autotransplantation -- Liver Transplantation -- Neoadjuvant/adjuvant Therapy for Liver Resection and Transplantation -- Palliative Surgical Treatment -- Palliation by Endoscopic Approach -- Percutaneous Palliation of Cholangiocarcinoma -- Photodynamic Therapy -- Radiation and Chemotherapy |
| Summary |
This is a multi-author book on hilar cholangiocarcinoma, written by an international team of world-renowned experts covering topics in their respective areas of expertise. There are altogether 71 authors from 14 countries/regions, mainly Argentina, Australia, China, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States of America. This book aims to provide an up-to-date, fully referenced text that is as succinct as possible, but as comprehensive as necessary, addressing all topics in hilar cholangiocarcinoma. It provides the latest findings |
| Analysis |
Medicine |
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Cancer -- Surgery |
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Surgery |
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Medicine & Public Health |
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Surgical Oncology |
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Hepatology |
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oncologie |
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oncology |
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chirurgie |
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geneeskunde |
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volksgezondheid |
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public health |
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spijsverteringsstelsel |
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digestive system |
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Medicine (General) |
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Geneeskunde (algemeen) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
| Subject |
Bile ducts -- Cancer.
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Bile ducts -- Cancer -- Surgery
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Bile ducts -- Cancer -- Treatment
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Cholangiocarcinoma -- therapy
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Cholangiocarcinoma -- surgery
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Bile Duct Neoplasms
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- Cancer.
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MEDICAL -- Oncology.
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Médecine.
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Bile ducts -- Cancer
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Bile ducts -- Cancer -- Surgery
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Lau, W. Y.
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| ISBN |
9789400764736 |
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9400764731 |
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9400764723 |
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9789400764729 |
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