Schlottmann Francisco, Molena Daniela, Patti Marco G. (eds.) Esophageal Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment

Springer, 2018. — 209 p.This book provides comprehensive and practical guidance for the management of esophageal cancer. It presents a detailed review of the pathophysiology, clinical staging, treatment, and outcomes of patients with esophageal cancer. Chapters cover the epidemiology of the disease, latest diagnostic and staging tools, systemic therapies, and the current open and minimally invasive surgical techniques including transhiatal, Ivor Lewis and McKeown esophagectomy. Esophageal Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment compiles experience gained across a variety of medical disciplines, with contributions from world renowned surgeons, gastroenterologists, and medical oncologists. Thanks to its multidisciplinary authorship, this book represents a unique resource for anybody who takes care of patients with esophageal cancer.Esophageal Anatomy
Esophageal Squamous Cell Cancer: Pathogenesis and Epidemiology
Esophageal Adenocarcinoma: Pathogenesis and Epidemiology
Staging of Esophageal Cancer: Implications for Therapy
Endoscopic Therapy for Superficial Esophageal Cancer
Neoadjuvant and Adjuvant Therapy
Restaging After Neoadjuvant Therapy
Anesthetic Concerns for Esophageal Surgery
Transhiatal Esophagectomy
Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy
McKeown Esophagectomy
En Bloc Esophagectomy
Fundamentals of Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy
Minimally Invasive Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy
Hybrid Esophagectomy
Colonic Interposition After Esophagectomy
Perioperative Care and Management of Post-Operative Complications
Volume and Outcomes in Esophageal Cancer Surgery
Quality of Life After Esophagectomy
Palliative Treatment of Esophageal Cancer
Future Directions in Esophageal Cancer