Clavien Pierre-Alain et al. (eds.) Malignant Liver Tumors: Current and Emerging Therapies

3rd edition. — Wiley-Blackwell, 2010. — 577 p.This comprehensive and critical review of current and established treatment modalities for malignant liver tumors is designed to help you sort through the proliferation of competitive approaches and choose the best treatment options for your patient. Dr. Clavien and his contributors consider all the options – radiological, surgical, pharmaceutical, and emerging/novel therapies – and help you find the best single or combined therapy.In 44 chapters organized into six major sections, the book covers the full range of liver tumors. The perfect blend of evidence and experience, Malignant Liver Tumors: Current and Emerging Therapies, 3rd Edition, illuminates the path to better patient care.From Promethean to Modern Times
Hepatic Anatomy and Terminology
Epidemiology and Diagnosis
Histology and Pathology of Normal and Diseased Liver
Pathology of Primary and Secondary Malignant Liver Tumors
Epidemiology, Etiology, and Natural History of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Epidemiology, Etiology, and Natural History of Cholangiocarcinoma
Epidemiology, Etiology, and Natural History of Colorectal Liver Metastases
Tumor Markers in Primary and Secondary Liver Tumors
Modalities for Imaging Liver Tumors
Systemic and Regional Therapies
Systemic Treatment of Hepatobiliary Tumors
External Beam Radiation Therapy for Liver Tumors
Internal Radiation Therapy for Liver Tumors
Transarterial Embolization for Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Selective Continuous Intra-arterial Chemotherapy for Liver Tumors
Isolated Hepatic Perfusion and Percutaneous Hepatic Perfusion
Resection, Ablation or Transplantation for Liver Tumors
Liver Resection of Primary Tumors: Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Cholangiocarcinoma, and Gallbladder Cancer
Liver Resection of Colorectal Liver Metastases
Laparoscopic Liver Resection
Repeat Resection for Liver Tumors
Cryoablation of Liver Tumors
Thermal Ablation of Liver Tumors by Radiofrequency, Microwave, and Laser Therapy
Ethanol and Other Percutaneous Injection Modalities in the Treatment of Liver Tumors
Transplantation for Liver Tumors
Preventing Recurrence of Hepatocellular Carcinoma after Curative Resection
Guidelines for Liver Tumor Treatment
Strategies for Safer Liver Surgery
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Cholangiocarcinoma
Gallbladder Cancer
Colorectal Liver Metastases
Emerging Therapies
Viral-Based Therapies for Primary and Secondary Liver Cancer
Signaling Pathways and Rationale for Molecular Therapies in Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Novel Therapies Targeted at Signal Transduction in Liver Tumors
Induction of Apoptosis in Liver Tumors
Antiangiogenic Agents for Liver Tumors
Integrative Oncology: Alternative and Complementary Treatments
Special Tumors, Population, and Special Considerations
Liver Metastases from Endocrine Tumors
Uncommon Primary and Metastatic Liver Tumors
Liver Tumors in Special Populations
Malignant Liver Tumors in Children
Liver Tumors in Asia
Liver Tumors in South America
Liver Tumors in Africa
Anesthetic Management of Liver Surgery
Qualitative and Economic Aspects of Liver Surgery