Handbook for Principles and Practice of Gynecologic Oncology / Edition 3

by Douglas A. Levine MD, Lillie Lin MD, Stephanie Gaillard MD, PhD

Overview

Sized to fit in your pocket for quick reference, Handbook for Principles and Practice of Gynecologic Oncology, 3rd Edition, is packed with the essential information you need on the diagnosis and management of gynecologic cancers. Now in full color for the first time, this bestselling handbook features coverage of the most recent developments in the field, clear and concise data that support treatment recommendations, and numerous algorithms and tables throughout. Fellows, residents, and specialist trainees will benefit from authoritative coverage in an easily accessible format.

• Features a full-color presentation with updated algorithms and a new quick-reference design.
• Guides you logically from incidence and etiology to diagnosis and treatment, with summaries and key points in every chapter.
• An ideal companion to the award-winning Chi, Berchuck, Dizon, and Yashar’s Principles and Practice of Gynecologic Oncology, 7th Edition.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781975141066
Publisher:	LWW
Publication date:	05/16/2020
Edition description:	Third
Pages:	320
Sales rank:	297,373
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.90(h) x 2.00(d)

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Jessica Lee, MD (University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center)
Description: This is the third edition of a companion handbook to Principles and Practice of Gynecologic Oncology, 7th edition, Chi et al. (Wolters Kluwer, 2017) with an emphasis on introductory and summary information, key points, landmark trial results, and treatment algorithms. This is the first edition in full color and contains many beautiful figures. The prior edition was published in 2015. There is an included enhanced ebook that allows easy access to the book from a smartphone or tablet.
Purpose: The purpose is to complement the companion textbook by covering the basics of oncology practice, more in-depth information on gynecologic malignancies, and a summary of newer cutting-edge developments that have taken place since the publication of the textbook.
Audience: The audience is students, residents, nurses, and anyone new to gynecologic oncology who needs to rapidly acquire basic familiarity with the field. The book meets the needs of its intended audience. Dr. Douglas Levine is a world-renowned expert in the field of molecular genomics of gynecologic cancers and is the director of gynecologic oncology at New York University Langone Health. The coauthors are also highly regarded national and international leaders in various disciplines including medical oncology and radiation oncology focused on gynecologic cancers.
Features: The handbook first follows the chapters from the parent textbook, starting with chapters dedicated to basic principles of cancer care, radiation oncology, and clinical genetics. The remainder of the book is organized by chapters covering each of the major cancer sites: vulva, vagina, uterine cervix, uterine corpus, ovary and fallopian tube, and molar and gestational trophoblastic neoplasms.
Assessment: This is an essential, concise but comprehensive resource and introduction to the basics and various aspects of gynecologic oncology. The high-yield tables and key points ensure that the most important information is highlighted. The inclusion of the newer advancements in the field keeps the book fresh and up to date. This efficiently written handbook is a necessary complement to the parent textbook for all trainees and those new to gynecologic oncology.

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5-STAR RATING FROM DOODY'S REVIEW SERVICE!
This is the second edition of a companion handbook to Principles and Practice of Gynecologic Oncology, 6th edition, Barakat et al., with an emphasis on summary information, key points, and treatment algorithms.
This is an excellent quick resource and introduction to gynecologic oncology. The summary and key points are extremely valuable and the references are high yield. The tables that summarize landmark studies are extremely helpful and the use of figures to show survival curves is a key feature. The handbook covers key topics from the parent textbook, organized by chapters covering each of the major cancer sites: cervix, vulva, vagina, uterus, ovary, and fallopian tube. Individual chapters are dedicated to chemotherapy, radiation, preinvasive lesions, and gestational trophoblastic neoplasms. The purpose is to provide an introduction to the basics of oncology practice and the latest advances in the field of gynecologic oncology. The handbook emphasizes introductory and summary information on major cancer sites. The accompanying website is a great asset .The audience is students, residents, nurses, and anyone new to gynecologic oncology who needs to rapidly acquire basic familiarity with the field. The title meets the needs of its intended audience. The author and coauthors are leaders in the field and are highly regarded nationally and internationally.
Weighted Numerical Score: 98!

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