Main description:

* state of the art chapters and coverage ensure expertise in this subspecialty area

* both common and rare tumors included

* optimal multi-disciplinary clinical management fully explained

* evidence based surgical oncology and best practice emphasised

Contents:

Foreword. Editors' Preface. Contributor List. Pediatric Cancer - An Overview. Epidemiology of Pediatric Cancer. Molecular Biology and Genetics of Cancer. Principles of Chemotherapy. Principles of Radiotherapy. Immunological Aspects of Pediatric Cancer and Immunotherapy. Imaging Cancer. Tumor Biopsy - Practical Considerations for the Surgeon. Pathology for Surgeons. Vascular Access. Nutritional Support of the Pediatric Cancer Patient. Tumor Board and the Surgeon. Principles of Cancer Surgery/ Operations for Cancer. Tumors of the Head and Neck. Mediastinum, Lung, and Chest Wall Tumors. Hodgkin Disease and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma(s). Benign and Malignant Liver Tumors in Children. Pediatric Gastrointestinal Tumors. Pancreatic Neoplasms. Renal Tumors. Neuroblastoma and Adrenal Neoplasms. Rhabdomyosarcoma. Non-Rhabmyosarcoma Soft Tissue Tumors. Tumors of the Ovary. Testicular Tumors. Teratomas and Other Germ Cell Neoplasms. Melanoma and Skin Cancer(s). Central Nervous System Tumors. Bone Tumors. Rare Tumors. Minimally Invasive Surgery. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Fertility Considerations and the Pediatric Cancer Patient. Pediatric Surgical Oncology in Developing Countries. Surgical Management of Pediatric Oncological Emergencies. Late Effects. Palliative Care and Pain Management. Palliative Care: Surgical Considerations. Future Therapies and Challenges in Pediatric Oncology. Evidence-Based Pediatric Surgical Oncology. Pediatric Endocrine Tumors. Robotic Pediatric Surgical Oncology. Navigational Techniques in Pediatric Surgical Oncology. Index.