Gynecologic oncology : evidence-based perioperative and supportive care / / Scott E. Lentz, Allison E. Axtell, Steven A. Vasilev

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910139451203321
• Autore: Lentz Scott E
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Hoboken, NJ, : Wiley-Blackwell, c2010
• ISBN: 1-283-08204-7; 9786613082046; 1-118-00342-X; 1-118-00343-8; 1-118-00341-1
• Edizione: [2nd ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (571 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): AxtellAllison E; VasilevSteven A
• Disciplina: 618.1/059
• Soggetti: Generative organs, Female - Surgery; Evidence-based medicine; Clinical medicine - Decision making
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Revised edition of: Perioperative and supportive care in gynecologic oncology : evidence-based management / edited by Steven A. Vasilev. c2000.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: Evidence based medicine and decision support / Steven A. Vasilev -- Vascular access and other invasive procedures / Paul Koonings and Scott Lentz -- Fluids, electrolytes, and nutrition / Howard Silberman -- Preoperative evaluation / Devansu Tewari -- Postoperative surveillance and perioperative prophylaxis / Harriet Smith and Lejla Delic -- Perioperative infections : prevention and therapeutic options / Amy Stenson and Steven Vasilev -- Intraoperative and perioperative considerations in laparoscopy / Steven A. Vasilev and Scott E. Lentz -- Cervical carcinoma / Fernando Valea -- Endometrial carcinoma / Wendell Naumann -- Pelvic masses and ovarian carcinoma / Margarett Ellison -- Molar gestation / Allison E. Axtell and Steven A. Vasilev -- Perioperative issues in the management of vulvar carcinoma / Maliaka Amneus and Kathryn F. McGonigle -- Perioperative psychosocial considerations / Judith McKay -- Pain management in gynecologic ; oncology / Laszlo Galffy and Clayton Varga -- Fertility preservation in gynecologic oncology / Nicole Fleming -- Herbs / Scott Lentz and Alexander Vasilev -- End-of-life decision making / Scott E. Lentz.
• Sommario/riassunto: New edition fully includes Grades and Levels of evidence, providing a better idea of what the sum total of existing evidence suggests regarding key topicsGrades and levels of evidence consistently highlighted throughoutGreater number of tables and algorithms (""decision trees"") for key decision-making areas""Scope of concept"" introduction to chapters are significantly enhanced, allowing the reader to reference the concepts while reviewing the specific details in the clinically oriented chaptersThe only available book with an evidence-based approach covering this speci