Surgery for Ovarian Cancer

Comprehensive coverage of surgical management of ovarian cancer, from initial assessment to post-operative follow-upFull descriptions of each of the main surgical procedures, organised according to anatomical regionIllustrated with specially commissioned artwork, photographs and imagingDiscussion of problems and how to avoid complications A comprehensive surgical text, this book is designed to improve the reader's capability to implement important techniques essential to the effective management of ovarian cancer. With particular focus on the technical aspects of cytoreductive surgery, the book includes topics such as: pre-operative preparation, incisions/wound healing, surgical instrumentation, the management of apparent early-stage ovarian cancer, and surgical staging. Exquisitely illustrated with specially-commissioned artwork, photographs and imaging, which show the main stages of each procedure, this is a key text for anyone in the field.