Textbook of Penile Cancer reports accurately on recent developments in the management of penile cancer, whilst also covering the fundamentals of the disease, to provide a comprehensive, stand-alone and up-to-date volume on the subject. The surgical management of penile cancer is shifting towards increasingly refined methods, as it is believed that a proportion of patients undergo overtreatment for the disease. Where traditionally the management of penile cancer has involved partial or total penectomy combined with radical inguinal lymphadenectomy, over the last few years the treatment involves conservative penile reconstructive surgery such that sexual function and phallic length is preserved. Furthermore, the increasing utilization of sentinel lymph node biopsy rather than radical inguinal lymphadenectomy prevents the unnecessary removal of lymph nodes in patients where lymph node metastases has not occurred. There is also likely to be a change in the role of chemotherapy and radiotherapy for advanced disease. Textbook of Penile Cancer covers the epidemiology, molecular biology, radiological imaging, as well as the latest surgical advances in the treatment of this disease. This book is a valuable reference tool for Urological Surgeons, Genitourinary Physicians, Trainee Surgeons, Plastic Surgeons, Oncologists, Dermatologists and Sexual Health Physicians. The book’s focus on penile cancer alone is unprecedented. Covers all aspects of the management and treatment of penile cancer. Includes up-to-date surgical techniques for tumour removal and for treatment of the lymph nodes. Illustrations include colour photographs to aid diagnosis and to explain operative techniques. International Authorship. INDICE: Epidemiology and Etiology of Penile Cancer. Molecular Biology of Penile Cancer. Diagnosis and Pathology of Penile Cancer. Radiological Imaging in Penile Cancer. Pre-malignant lesions of the penis. Management of Penile Cancer Using Penile-Preserving Techniques. Management of Locally Advanced and Metastatic Penile Cancer. Cancer of the Male Urethra.-Management of lymph nodes. Prognostic Indicators in Penile Cancer. Phallic Reconstruction Following Surgery for Penile Cancer. The Role of Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy in the Treatment of Penile Cancer. Nanotechnology and the Implications for Penile Cancer. Follow-up of patients with penile cancer. Living with Penile Cancer.– Effects on Psychology and Quality of Life. Future Directions in Penile Cancer. The Role of Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy in the Treatment of Penile Cancer. Nanotechnology and the Implications for Penile Cancer. Follow-up of patients with penile cancer. Living with Penile Cancer. Effects on Psychology and Quality of Life. Future Directions in Penile Cancer.
- ISBN: 978-1-84882-878-0
- Editorial: Springer London
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 290
- Fecha Publicación: 01/08/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés