Interventional Oncology. a Practical Guide for the Interventional Radiologist

DESCRIPTON

Interventional Oncology is a fast-growing new field, as well as an emerging specialty. Many minimally-invasive, imaging-guided procedures seem set to replace more traditional open surgical techniques of treating solid tumors in a variety of organs. The aim of this book is to describe new interventional radiological methods in a succinct and practical form. Diagnostic radiological considerations relevant to the selection and follow-up of patients are also covered. The book begins with an overview of the basic principles of current interventional techniques, including thermal ablation, high intensity focused ultrasound, and embolization. Later chapters focus on tumors of the liver, kidney, lung, and bone, placing new interventional techniques in context by referring to the surgical and oncologic methods of treating the same conditions. With an emphasis on best practices, Interventional Oncology: A Practical Guide for the Interventional Radiologist will serve as a definitive guide to practicing physicians involved in this rapidly evolving field.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section I: Principles

• Chapter 1: Principles of Medical Oncology and Chemotherapy
• Chapter 2: Modern Radiation Therapy Approaches: Targeted and Ablative Strategies
• Chapter 3: Principles of Radiofrequency Ablation
• Chapter 4: Principles of Cryoablation
• Chapter 5: The Principles of High Intensity Focused Ultrasound
• Chapter 6: The Role of Diagnostic Imaging in the Planning and Evaluation of Ablation Techniques
• Chapter 7: Principles of Embolization

Section II: Liver

• Chapter 8: Non-Radiological Treatment for Liver Tumors
• Chapter 9: Principles of Liver Embolization
• Chapter 10: Radiofrequency Ablation and Microwave Ablation for Liver Tumors

Section III: Kidney

• Chapter 11: Non-Radiological Treatment for Renal Tumors
• Chapter 12: Embolotherapy for Renal Tumors
• Chapter 13: Radiofrequency Ablation, Cryotherapy, and Microwave Ablation for Renal Tumors

Section IV: Lung

• Chapter 14: Non-Radiological Treatment for Lung Tumors
• Chapter 15: Radiofrequency Ablation, Microwave Ablation, and Cryoablation for Lung Tumors

Section V: Bone

• Chapter 16: Radiation Therapy of Bone Metastasis
• Chapter 17: Percutaneous Bone Tumor Management