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Gastrointestinal Malignancies

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Editors:
  1. David Bentrem

    1. Department of Surgery, Northwestern University, Chicago, USA

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  2. Al B. Benson

    1. Robert H. Lurie Cancer Center, Northwestern University, Chicago, USA

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  • Assesses current treatments for the various malignancies of the gastrointestinal tract
  • Describes the state of the art in radiologic and endoscopic staging
  • Discusses novel and evolving treatments
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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

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Table of contents (19 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-vi
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  2. Gastric and Small Bowel Tumors

    • L. Mark Knab, Anthony Yang
    Pages 1-16

  3. Pathologic Features of Esophageal and Gastric Malignancies

    • Eduard Matkovic, Michael Schwalbe, Kristina A. Matkowskyj
    Pages 17-43

  4. Pathologic Features of Miscellaneous Foregut Malignancies

    • Eduard Matkovic, Michael Schwalbe, Kristina A. Matkowskyj
    Pages 45-58

  5. Management Controversies and Treatment Strategies for Borderline Resectable Pancreatic Cancer

    • Mark S. Talamonti
    Pages 59-75

  6. Pathologic Features of Primary Pancreatic Malignancies

    • Ashley M. Cunningham, Patrick S. Rush, Kristina A. Matkowskyj
    Pages 77-100

  7. Gall Bladder Cancer

    • Audrey E. Ertel, David Bentrem, Daniel E. Abbott
    Pages 101-120

  8. Diagnosis and Management of Intrahepatic and Extrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma

    • Jason Ho, Steven A. Curley
    Pages 121-163

  9. Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Surgical Management and Evolving Therapies

    • Olga Kantor, Marshall S. Baker
    Pages 165-183

  10. Clinical Features of Metastatic Hepatic Malignancies

    • Ramiro Fernandez, Sam G. Pappas, David J. Bentrem
    Pages 185-202

  11. Repeat Hepatectomy for Colorectal Liver Metastases

    • Vikrom Dhar, Ryan M. Thomas, Syed A. Ahmad
    Pages 203-220

  12. Minimally Invasive Surgery of the Liver

    • Michael White, Yuman Fong, Laleh Melstrom
    Pages 221-231

  13. Locoregional Therapies for Primary and Secondary Hepatic Malignancies

    • Ahsun Riaz, Robert J. Lewandowski, Riad Salem
    Pages 233-256

  14. Pathologic Features of Primary and Metastatic Hepatic Malignancies

    • Kristina A. Matkowskyj, M. Sambasiva Rao, Guang-Yu Yang
    Pages 257-293

  15. Robotic Rectal Cancer Surgery

    • Kurt Melstrom
    Pages 295-308

  16. Pathologic Features of Primary Colon, Rectal, and Anal Malignancies

    • Kaitlin E. Sundling, Ranran Zhang, Kristina A. Matkowskyj
    Pages 309-330

  17. Importance of Adequate Lymphadenectomy in Gastrointestinal Cancer

    • Andrew Benjamin, Ryan P. Merkow
    Pages 331-343

  18. Circulating Tumor Cells in Gastrointestinal Cancer: Current Practices and Future Directions

    • Colin M. Court, Jacob S. Ankeny, Shonan Sho, James S. Tomlinson
    Pages 345-376

  19. Cost-Effectiveness Analysis in Cancer Care

    • Alex Chang, Daniel E. Abbott
    Pages 377-391

  20. Gastrointestinal Malignancy: Genetic Implications to Clinical Applications

    • Nicole E. Lopez, Jen Jen Yeh
    Pages 393-479
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About this book

This book comprehensively summarizes the current state of knowledge on malignancies of the gastrointestinal tract. Dedicated organ-based chapters evaluate current treatments and management and provide information on incidence, etiology and biological characteristics. The state of the art in the radiologic and endoscopic staging of gastrointestinal malignancies is described, and guidance is offered on the role of interventional radiology and interventional gastroenterology in the treatment of these challenging tumors. In addition, the book explores novel and evolving treatments, including personalized systemic therapy and minimally invasive surgical and radiology techniques, and addresses patient-reported outcomes and survivorship challenges. It closes by discussing animal models of gastrointestinal malignancies and examining the significance of the Ras superfamily of GTPases. It will be of benefit to all surgeons, oncologists and other specialists who treat these malignancies, as well as to trainees looking to increase their understanding of the field.

Reviews

“This review of gastrointestinal malignancies discusses incidence, etiology, genetics, and treatment, with accompanying graphs, figures, tables, images, and radiographs, to provide a good resource for clinicians who treat patients with cancer of the gastrointestinal tract. … will be useful for surgeons, medical oncologists, other specialists, and even primary care physicians who are interested in gastrointestinal malignancies. It is appropriate for residents as well as for practicing physicians. … It is informative and addresses the most current issues surrounding these malignancies.” (Susan Skaff Hagen, Doody's Book Reviews, November, 2016)

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Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Surgery, Northwestern University, Chicago, USA

    David Bentrem

  • Robert H. Lurie Cancer Center, Northwestern University, Chicago, USA

    Al B. Benson

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Gastrointestinal Malignancies

  • Editors: David Bentrem, Al B. Benson

  • Series Title: Cancer Treatment and Research

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-34244-3

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-34242-9Published: 09 August 2016

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-81712-5Published: 07 June 2018

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-34244-3Published: 27 July 2016

  • Series ISSN: 0927-3042

  • Series E-ISSN: 2509-8497

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: VI, 479

  • Number of Illustrations: 15 b/w illustrations, 74 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Gastroenterology, Interventional Radiology

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