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Kidney Cancer

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  • © 2003

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Editors:
  1. Robert A. Figlin

    1. University of California, Los Angeles, USA

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Part of the book series: Cancer Treatment and Research (CTAR, volume 116)

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Table of contents (14 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-ix
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  2. Introduction

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Molecular Genetics of Kidney Cancer

      • Michael Zimmer, Othon Iliopoulos
      Pages 3-26

    3. Mechanisms of Immune Dysfunction in Renal Cell Carcinoma

      • Ithaar H. Derweesh, Charles S. Tannenbaum, Patricia A. Rayman, James H. Finke
      Pages 29-51

    4. New Algorithms for the Staging of Kidney Cancer

      • D. Leibovici, A. Sella, I. Y. Siegel, A. Zisman
      Pages 53-68

    5. Basic Biology and Clinical Behavior of Renal Cell Carcinoma

      • Ken–ryu Han, Allan J. Pantuck, Arie S. Belldegrun
      Pages 69-89

  3. Kidney Cancer: Surgical Approaches

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 91-91
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    2. Nephron-Sparing Surgery for Renal Cell Carcinoma

      • Ithaar H. Derweesh, Andrew C. Novick
      Pages 93-97

    3. Laparoscopic Radical Nephrectomy and Minimally Invasive Surgery for Kidney Cancer

      • Nicolette K. Janzen, Kent T. Perry, Peter G. Schulam
      Pages 99-117

    4. Role of Nephrectomy in Metastatic Kidney Cancer

      • Paul M. Yonover, Sameer K. SharmA, Robert C. Flanigan
      Pages 119-135

  4. Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma: Current and Future Approaches

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 137-137
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    2. Prognostic Factors for Metastatic Kidney Cancer

      • Beverly J. Drucker, Madhu Mazumdar, Robert J. Motzer
      Pages 139-153

    3. Interleukin-2 Based Therapy for Kidney Cancer

      • Janice P. Dutcher
      Pages 155-172

    4. The Role of Systemic Chemotherapy in the Treatment of Kidney Cancer

      • Christopher M. George, Walter M. Stadler
      Pages 173-182

    5. Cell, Gene and Vaccine Based Strategies in Kidney Cancer

      • Barbara J. Gitlitz, A. Robert Figlin
      Pages 183-198

    6. Monoclonal Antibody Therapy of Kidney Cancer

      • Egbert Oosterwijk, Adrienne Brouwers, OTTO C. Boerman, Steven M. Larson, Lloyd J. Old, Peter Mulders et al.
      Pages 199-212

    7. Allogeneic Hematopoetic Stem Cell Transplantation for Cytokine Refractory Renal Cell Carcinoma

      • Darrel Drachenberg, Richard W. CHilds
      Pages 213-226

    8. Novel Therapies for Renal Cell Carcinoma

      • Samira Syed, Anthony W. Tolcher
      Pages 227-238

  5. Back Matter

    Pages 239-246
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Keywords

About this book

Kidney cancer is a heterogenous disease. This book covers:

-new surgical approaches which are becoming the standard, i.e., nephon sparing, laporascopic, minimally invasive techniques;
-new staging and prognostic capabilities;
-evolving therapeutic options include, cell based vaccine, gene and antibody therapy;
-molecular genetics 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 will be useful to the specialist (oncologist and urologist), primary care physicians, patients and family members dealing with kidney cancer.

Reviews

"This text provides a comprehensive overview of kidney cancer. Investigative leaders in the field discuss the genetic, biologic and clinical manifestations of the disease. Modern therapy is reviewed with commentary on future alternatives and novel compounds."
(Steven T. Rosen, M.D., Series Editor)

Editors and Affiliations

  • University of California, Los Angeles, USA

    Robert A. Figlin

About the editor

Robert A. Figlin, Professor of Medicine, Urology, Departments of Medicine and Urology, Division of Hematology/Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine, USA, holds the Henry Alvin and Carrie L. Meinhardt Chair in Urologic Oncology. He serves as Medical Director of the Thoracic and Genitourinary Oncology Program. He is a Senior Clinical Investigator in areas of genitourinary and thoracic oncology and has served as Principal Investigator on Phase I, II, and III trials. He serves as Chairman of the UCLA Medical Institutional Review Board and as a member of the UCLA Human Research Policy Board.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Kidney Cancer

  • Editors: Robert A. Figlin

  • Series Title: Cancer Treatment and Research

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-0451-1

  • Publisher: Springer New York, NY

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Kluwer Academic Publishers 2003

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4020-7457-8Published: 31 October 2003

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4613-5083-5Published: 01 November 2012

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4615-0451-1Published: 06 December 2012

  • Series ISSN: 0927-3042

  • Series E-ISSN: 2509-8497

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: IX, 246

  • Topics: Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Cancer Research

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