Liver-Directed Therapy for Primary and Metastatic Liver Tumors is a comprehensive examination of tumors of the liver. It provides a unique multi-modality approach to management of all types of primary and secondary liver tumors. The biology of liver cancers, state of the art radiologic imaging and novel, non-surgical interventional strategies are given. There is an in depth analysis of surgical options including transplantation, resection, interstitial ablation techniques and liver-directed chemotherapy for hepatocellular carcinoma, bile duct cancers, and colorectal and neuroendocrine liver metastases.
Because of the unique and comprehensive examination of liver tumors, this work is an excellent resource for surgical, transplant and medical oncologists, surgeons, gastroenterologists, and radiologists.

**The management of primary and metastatic disease in the liver remains one of the most important topics in cancer care. This text addresses the critical clinical and scientific issues associated with hepatic malignancies. A multidisciplinary group of experts highlight the latest therapeutic and research advances in the field.**'** **Steven T. Rosen, MD, Series Editor** **I have found it to be a very useful reference.It will appeal to both surgeons and physicians involved in the care of these patients and I recommend it strongly to any unit with an interest in the management of these patients...'
Cancer Forum, 26:3 (2002)

Klappentext

Liver-Directed Therapy for Primary and Metastatic Liver Tumors is a comprehensive examination of tumors of the liver. It provides a unique multi-modality approach to management of all types of primary and secondary liver tumors. The biology of liver cancers, state of the art radiologic imaging and novel, non-surgical interventional strategies are given. There is an in depth analysis of surgical options including transplantation, resection, interstitial ablation techniques and liver-directed chemotherapy for hepatocellular carcinoma, bile duct cancers, and colorectal and neuroendocrine liver metastases. Because of the unique and comprehensive examination of liver tumors, this work is an excellent resource for surgical, transplant and medical oncologists, surgeons, gastroenterologists, and radiologists.

Inhalt

1. Clinical Features of Primary and Metastatic Hepatic Malignancies.- 2. Pathologic Features of Primary and Metastatic Hepatic Malignancies.- 3. Radiologic Imaging and Staging of Primary and Metastatic Liver Tumors.- 4. Results of Surgical Resection for Hepatocellular Carcinoma.- 5. Indications and Results of Liver Transplantation for Primary and Metastatic Liver Cancer.- 6. Chemoembolization and Interstitial Therapies for Hepatocellular Carcinoma.- 7. Diagnosis and Management of Intrahepatic and Extrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma.- 8. Gallbladder Cancer.- 9. Malignant Biliary Obstruction: Endoscopic Approaches.- 10. Biology of Liver Metastases.- 11. Results of Surgical Resection for Metastatic Liver Tumors.- 12. Resection for Recurrent Colorectal Liver Metastases.- 13. Surgical Resection of Hepatic Tumors Patient Selection and Technical Considerations.- 14. Radiofrequency Ablation for Primary and Metastatic Liver Tumors.- 15. Cryosurgery for Primary and Metastatic Liver Tumors.- 16. Hepatic Artery Infusional Chemotherapy for Colorectal Liver Metastases.- 16. Pediatric Liver Tumors.