Textbook of Endocrine Surgery 2nd Edition (2005) by Orlo Clark PDF

Description

This second edition of the comprehensive textbook of endocrine surgery has been completely updated to reflect the changes in this growing field. Written by an international staff of contributors, this book presents the comprehensive knowledge on surgical treatments of disorders of the endocrine system. New chapters on genetic analysis, localization tests for thyroid cancer and new surgical techniques for tumors are offered in this one-stop shop for every endocrine surgeon.Considers etiology, embryology, anatomy, clinical manifestations, and diagnostic and localization procedures as well as surgical and other treatment modalities for the full range of endocrine disorders.Reviews rationales, pre-operative considerations, operative techniques, and post-operative treatment for each procedure … as well as the benefits, risks, controversial issues, and cost-effectiveness of each approach.Makes complex information easy to understand with more than 500 line drawings and photographs.New chapters on genetic analysis, localization tests for thyroid cancer, and new surgical techniques for tumors.In-depth coverage of important advances in molecular biology • minimally invasive surgery to the thyroid and parathyroid • islet cell transplants • preoperative evaluation and surgical treatment of hyperparathyroidism • indications and techniques for laparoscopic and open adrenalectomy • potential new treatments for thyroid cancer and other tumors • radiation exposure related to thyroid cancer • and more.

Reviews

Editorial Reviews: Review “A high-quality source of detailed current information and opinion on the full spectrum of endocrine surgical disease and its appropriate management … The authorship is truly international and encompasses all of those recognized as authorities in endocrine surgery from around the world … A ‘must’ for any surgeon with a major endocrine interest … Will undoubtedly become a standard reference on medical library shelves throughout the world. – The British Journal of Surgery“A ‘must’ for endocrine surgeons, surgical residents, and endocrinologists alike … – Mayo Clinic Proceedings“A masterful book that will become the landmark text for this topic … Highly recommend. – The Endocrinologist Review Examines disorders of the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands as well as About the Author Orlo H. Clark, MD, Professor of Surgery, Chief of Surgery Mt. Zion Medical Center, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; Quan-Yang Duh, MD, Professor of Surgery in Residence, Chief, Section of Endocrine Surgery, Assistant Chief, Surgical Service, VA Medical Center, Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; and Electron Kebebew, MD, Assistant Professor of Surgery in Residence, Department of Surgery, Mount Zion Medical Center, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA Read more

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