Adrenal Glands: Diagnostic Aspects and Surgical Therapy

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ISBN
9783540410997
EAN
9783540410997
Subject Area
Medical
Publication Name
Adrenal Glands : Diagnostic Aspects and Surgical Therapy
Publisher
Springer Berlin / Heidelberg
Item Length
10.6 in
Subject
Surgery / General, Endocrinology & Metabolism, Urology
Publication Year
2004
Type
Textbook
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Author
Jon A. Van Heerden
Item Weight
39 Oz
Item Width
7.6 in
Number of Pages
Xv, 362 Pages
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Publisher
Springer Berlin / Heidelberg
ISBN-10
3540410996
ISBN-13
9783540410997
eBay Product ID (ePID)
43447249

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
Xv, 362 Pages
Publication Name
Adrenal Glands : Diagnostic Aspects and Surgical Therapy
Language
English
Publication Year
2004
Subject
Surgery / General, Endocrinology & Metabolism, Urology
Type
Textbook
Author
Jon A. Van Heerden
Subject Area
Medical
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Weight
39 Oz
Item Length
10.6 in
Item Width
7.6 in

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Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2004-104845
Reviews
From the reviews: "Plenty of thought has been put into the detail of this work a? . there is a consistency throughout the book and the chapters are well referenced. The operative technique section is particularly well illustrated a? . The chapter on adrenal sparing surgery is both fascinating and thought provoking. a? This is a valuable reference book for endocrinologists, radiologists and endocrine surgeons. It is essential reading for the increasing number of surgeons who are gifted in laparoscopic surgery but ignorant about the subject of endocrine surgery a? ." (D. Scott-Coombes, The Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Ireland, Vol. 3 (6), 2005) "An up to date, quite practical but yet comprehensive textbook focused on the field a? . From its preface to subject index, this book is really exciting. In my opinion, the very first authora's merit was to approach the problematics of adrenal diseases in a very practical way; Every topic is addressed a? by contributors with a well-established experience in the field. a? Dimitrios Linos and Jon van Heerden stroke a decisive blow with their state-of-the-art textbook on Adrenal surgery. a? endeavour that was well worth their effort." (Etienne Hamoir, Acta Chirurgica Belgica, Vol. 105 (4), 2005) "The various syndromes associated with the adrenal gland are described in great detail and this book brings together a wealth of experience of some extremely rare conditions. There are excellent up-to-date chapters a? . The illustrations are clear and the text valuable. All in all, this is an excellent monograph on the surgery of the adrenal glands and is to be recommended to all who have an interest in the management of the rare conditions associated with them." (Richard Collins, Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, Vol. 88, 2006), From the reviews:"Plenty of thought has been put into the detail of this work … . there is a consistency throughout the book and the chapters are well referenced. The operative technique section is particularly well illustrated … . The chapter on adrenal sparing surgery is both fascinating and thought provoking. … This is a valuable reference book for endocrinologists, radiologists and endocrine surgeons. It is essential reading for the increasing number of surgeons who are gifted in laparoscopic surgery but ignorant about the subject of endocrine surgery … ." (D. Scott-Coombes, The Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Ireland, Vol. 3 (6), 2005)"An up to date, quite practical but yet comprehensive textbook focused on the field … . From its preface to subject index, this book is really exciting. In my opinion, the very first author's merit was to approach the problematics of adrenal diseases in a very practical way; Every topic is addressed … by contributors with a well-established experience in the field. … Dimitrios Linos and Jon van Heerden stroke a decisive blow with their state-of-the-art textbook on Adrenal surgery. … endeavour that was well worth their effort." (Etienne Hamoir, Acta Chirurgica Belgica, Vol. 105 (4), 2005)"The various syndromes associated with the adrenal gland are described in great detail and this book brings together a wealth of experience of some extremely rare conditions. There are excellent up-to-date chapters … . The illustrations are clear and the text valuable. All in all, this is an excellent monograph on the surgery of the adrenal glands and is to be recommended to all who have an interest in the management of the rare conditions associated with them." (Richard Collins, Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, Vol. 88, 2006), From the reviews: "Plenty of thought has been put into the detail of this work ... . there is a consistency throughout the book and the chapters are well referenced. The operative technique section is particularly well illustrated ... . The chapter on adrenal sparing surgery is both fascinating and thought provoking. ... This is a valuable reference book for endocrinologists, radiologists and endocrine surgeons. It is essential reading for the increasing number of surgeons who are gifted in laparoscopic surgery but ignorant about the subject of endocrine surgery ... ." (D. Scott-Coombes, The Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Ireland, Vol. 3 (6), 2005) "An up to date, quite practical but yet comprehensive textbook focused on the field ... . From its preface to subject index, this book is really exciting. In my opinion, the very first author's merit was to approach the problematics of adrenal diseases in a very practical way; Every topic is addressed ... by contributors with a well-established experience in the field. ... Dimitrios Linos and Jon van Heerden stroke a decisive blow with their state-of-the-art textbook on Adrenal surgery. ... endeavour that was well worth their effort." (Etienne Hamoir, Acta Chirurgica Belgica, Vol. 105 (4), 2005) "The various syndromes associated with the adrenal gland are described in great detail and this book brings together a wealth of experience of some extremely rare conditions. There are excellent up-to-date chapters ... . The illustrations are clear and the text valuable. All in all, this is an excellent monograph on the surgery of the adrenal glands and is to be recommended to all who have an interest in the management of the rare conditions associated with them." (Richard Collins, Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, Vol. 88, 2006)
Dewey Edition
22
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
617.461
Table Of Content
History of Adrenal Surgery.- Surgical Anatomy.- Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis.- The Sympathoadrenal System.- The Value of Adrenal Imaging in Adrenal Surgery.- Cushing's Syndrome.- Subclinical Cushing's Syndrome.- Ectopic Cushing's Syndrome.- Cushing's Syndrome in Children and Adolescents.- Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia.- Overview of Mineralocorticoid Excess Syndromes.- Primary Aldosteronism: The Surgical Perspective.- Primary Adrenocortical Carcinoma.- Recurrent Adrenocortical Carcinoma.- Metastatic Adrenocortical Carcinoma.- Virilizing and Feminizing Adrenal Tumors.- Pheochromocytoma.- Extra-adrenal and Malignant Pheochromocytoma.- Pheochromocytoma in MEN-2A, MEN-2B, and von Hippel-Lindau Disease.- Benign Paragangliomas.- Neuroblastoma.- Miscellaneous Adrenal Neoplasms (Cysts, Myelolipoma, Hemangioma, Lymphangioma).- Adrenal Incidentalomas.- Clinically Inapparent Adrenal Mass (Incidentaloma or Adrenaloma).- Genetic Syndromes Associated with Adrenal Tumors.- Adrenal Tumors and Pregnancy.- Adrenal-Sparing Surgery.- Anesthesia for Adrenal Surgery.- Open Left Anterior Adrenalectomy.- Open Right Anterior Adrenalectomy.- Open Posterior Adrenalectomy.- Right Anterior Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy.- Left Anterior Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy.- Laparoscopic Lateral Transabdominal Adrenalectomy.- Posterior Retroperitoneoscopic Adrenalectomy.- Laparoscopic Partial Adrenalectomy.- Virtual Reality and Robotic Technologies in Adrenal Surgery.
Synopsis
World experts in diseases of the adrenal glands present new scientific data and practical guidelines for surgeons, residents, endocrinologists and practising physicians. This single source of reference covers all aspects of adrenal gland disease in great detail. Its 187 illustrations include radiographs, CT/MRI images, graphs, and microscopic pathological slides. There are also numerous tables and color illustrations of surgical techniques with emphasis on the laparoscopic approach., - Over 200 exquisite illustrations, ranging from intraoperative photographs, line drawings, diagnostic images, pathology slides, tables and graphs are available to make each case discussed comprehensible and easy to follow. - Traditional and novel therapeutic recommendations are introduced and the latest developments in minimal-access operative techniques are discussed and reviewed. - Focuses on a teamwork oriented approach that identifies the necessary communications amongst the many medical disciplines when dealing with adrenal disorders., ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ wV d' eãeinon men zwn, dia touton de ãalwV zwn. ¢ (PloutarcoV 75 p. C) Plutarch wrote that Alexander the Great once said that edge sharing,and technical pearls at meetings locally, he owed his life to his father but he owed learning how nationally,and internationally. to live well to his teacher,Aristotle. As impeccable as he was in his lectures,he was even This book is a tribute to my teacher in surgery Jon more meticulous in the operating room. His operating van Heerden. "Jon,"for his many friends, yet always rooms at Mayo were models of decorum,punctuality, "Dr. van Heerden" for me (who never managed to expert teamwork, attention to minutiae, the abh- overcome the anxiety I felt,as a chief resident,when rence of blood loss,and ultimate respect not only for interrupting a golf game to discuss patient problems) tissues,but most importantly for the patient. He truly has inspired many surgeons worldwide. believed in the aphorism:"The most important person It is not accidental that in this book most of the in the operating room is the patient - not the surgeon. " renowned participants have been directly or indirectly Jon van Heerden was just and understanding but he students, and/or friends, of Jon van Heerden. The was not lenient or flexible with members of the op- remaining contributors who are not surgeons have ating team and there was no margin for error.
LC Classification Number
RD1-811

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