Overview
Allows the readers to understand comprehensive knowledge of gastric carcinoma from pathogenesis to diagnosis and treatment
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Table of contents (25 chapters)
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History of Gastric Carcinoma Research
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Recent Advances in Molecular Carcinogenesis in Gastric Carcinoma
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Pathogenesis and Pathology
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Clinical Diagnosis
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About this book
Japan has long been a leader of research into the carcinogenesis, pathology, diagnosis, and treatment of gastric carcinoma, which is still the second leading cause of cancer death worldwide. Distinguished experts in the field collaborated in creating this groundbreaking work, providing a comprehensive view of gastric cancer. This book encourages further development of gastric cancer research and its clinical application. Topics include all aspects of gastric carcinoma, such as the history of clinical and experimental gastric cancer research; updated issues of molecular and pathological research on gastric carcinogenesis; multidisciplinary methods in diagnosis, treatment, and chemotherapy; and perspectives in minimally invasive surgery. Color figures of histological specimens and other clinical features assist readers in readily understanding the textual descriptions, making this volume a valuable source for clinicians and researchers alike.
Editors and Affiliations
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: The Diversity of Gastric Carcinoma
Book Subtitle: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Therapy
Editors: Michio Kaminishi, Kaiyo Takubo, Ken-ichi Mafune
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/4-431-27713-7
Publisher: Springer Tokyo
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Tokyo 2005
Hardcover ISBN: 978-4-431-21139-6Published: 24 May 2005
eBook ISBN: 978-4-431-27713-2Published: 20 March 2006
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIX, 353
Number of Illustrations: 172 b/w illustrations, 97 illustrations in colour
Topics: Gastroenterology, Oncology, Surgical Oncology