Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma

This is a multi-author book on hilar cholangiocarcinoma, written by an international team of world-renowned experts covering topics in their respective areas of expertise. There are altogether 71 authors from 14 countries/regions, mainly Argentina, Australia, China, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mal...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Lau, W.Y. (Editor)
Format: Electronic
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
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505 0 # |a Anatomy of the Hepatic Hilum -- Epidemiology -- Pathology -- Staging Systems -- Preoperative Imaging -- Role of 3D Reconstructive Imaging -- Assessment of Liver Function -- Diagnosis -- Differential Diagnosis -- Molecular Markers of Cholangiocarcinoma -- Laparoscopy and Laparoscopic Ultrasound -- Preoperative Optimization of the Liver for Resection -- Preoperative Biliary Drainage -- Portal Vein Embolization -- Anesthesia for Patients with Hilar Chlolangiocarcinoma -- Selection of Patients for Liver Resection and Liver Transplantation -- History of Surgery in Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma -- Radical Resection and Its Limits -- Central Lobectomy -- Extended Resections -- Combined Liver Resection and Portal Vein Resection -- The Hepatic Artery Reconstruction First Approach in Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma Type bb -- Local Resection without Hepatectomy -- Ex Situ Ex Vivo Resection and Autotransplantation -- Liver Transplantation -- Neoadjuvant/adjuvant Therapy for Liver Resection and Transplantation -- Palliative Surgical Treatment -- Palliation by Endoscopic Approach -- Percutaneous Palliation of Cholangiocarcinoma -- Photodynamic Therapy -- Radiation and Chemotherapy. 
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