Gynecologic oncology, as a subspecialty of Obstetrics and Gynecology, evolved slowly since the concept was first introduced in the United States in 1973. Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand adopted the concept within the ensuing 15 years, and European countries followed later. Although gynecologic oncology was practiced by individuals in Western Europe for many years, official recognition of the subspecialty has been much more recent. Eastern Europe, India, and much of Asia have yet to officially recognize this discipline.
With subspecialization, research into gynecologic cancers flourished at both the clinical and molecular level, and accrual of knowledge expanded exponentially. The development of international collaborative groups like the Gynecologic Cancer Intergroup (GCIG) resulted in the recruitment of large numbers of patients for clinical trials within a relatively short period of time. Similarly, the multinational Human Genome Project paved the way for a better understanding of the genetic basis of cancer and facilitated the development of targeted therapies.
The first four editions of this book were titled Practical Gynecologic Oncology, and now, in recognition of its sustained utility, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins has renamed the fifth edition Berek & Hacker's Gynecologic Oncology. The previous edition was translated into Chinese and Spanish, an acknowledgment of the book's international appeal.This edition preserves the basic format and style of the previous editions, being divided into four sections: general principles, disease sites, medical and surgical topics, and quality of life. All chapters have been thoroughly revised and incorporate a critical review of the recent literature.
Contents
Section I: GENERAL PRINCIPLES
- Chapter 1: Biology and Genetics
- Chapter 2: Biologic, Targeted and Immunotherapy
- Chapter 3: Chemotherapy
- Chapter 4: Radiation Therapy
- Chapter 5: Pathology
- Chapter 6: Epidemiology and Biostatistics
- Chapter 7: Tumor Markers and Screening
Section II: DISEASE SITES
- Chapter 8: Preinvasive Disease
- Chapter 9: Cervical Cancer
- Chapter 10: Uterine Cancer
- Chapter 11: Epithelial Ovarian, Fallopian Tube and Peritoneal Cancer
- Chapter 12: Germ Cell and Other Nonepithelial Ovarian Cancers
- Chapter 13: Vulvar Cancer
- Chapter 14: Vaginal Cancer
- Chapter 15: Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia
- Chapter 16: Breast Disease
- Chapter 17: Cancer in Pregnancy
Section III: MEDICAL AND SURGICAL TOPICS
- Chapter 18: Preoperative Evaluation, Medical Management, and Critical Care
- Chapter 19: Nutritional Therapy
- Chapter 20: Surgical Techniques
- Chapter 21: Laparoscopy and Robotics
- Chapter 22: Pelvic Exenteration
Section IV: QUALITY OF LIFE
- Chapter 23: Communications Skills
- Chapter 24: Symptom Relief and Palliative Care
- Chapter 25: Psychological Issues
Product Details
- Hardcover: 912 pages
- Publisher: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins; Fifth edition (October 20, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0781795125
- ISBN-13: 978-0781795128
- Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.6 x 1.5 inches