Interventional Techniques in Uro–oncology

As minimally invasive surgical techniques move into the mainstream of urological practice, this new reference will supply the answers clinicians need. An extremeley well–illustrated basic introduction to the science behind each of the techniques, the book also provides guidance on when and how to use them. Each technique chapter follows a standard format for ease of use and includes key points and references for further study.

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PROVISIONAL TABLE OF CONTENTS:.
1. Introduction: rationale for the need of minimally invasive interventional techniques in Urological Cancers.
2. Basic principles of radiological techniques used in interventional therapies..
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3. Brachytherapy.
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4. High Intensity Focused Ultrasound.
5. Cryoablation.
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6. Radiofrequency Ablation.
7. Microwave thermoablation and Laser thermoablation.
8. Photodynamic therapy.
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9. Nanotechnology.
10. Conclusions and Future perspectives

Nota biograficzna:
M. Arya, Institute of Urology, Royal Free & University College Medical School, UK
M. Emberton, Institute of Urology, University College London Hospitals NHS Trust, UK
I. S. Gill, , Transplantation Center, Glickman Urological Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
HU Ahmed, Institute of Urology, Royal Free & University College Medical School, UK