Key points • The treatment of colorectal cancer, metastatic to liver, should be optimally managed within the context of a multidisciplinary team to improve patient-centered outcomes. • Treatment intent should…
Key points • Although relatively rare, cholangiocarcinoma is the second most common primary hepatobiliary malignancy in the United States, and its incidence is increasing. • Surgical treatment remains the cornerstone…
Key points • The pathologic endpoint for percutaneous thermal or ethanol treatment of unresectable tumors is coagulation necrosis. Similarly, the goals of transarterial therapy are cell necrosis and apoptosis. •…
Key points • The clinical application of radiation oncology balances the dual goals of improved tumor control with reduced treatment-related morbidity. • Over time, technological and biological advances have offered…
Introduction Research in interventional radiology has historically been driven by innovation and technological development leading to the conceptualization, investigation, validation, and application of a myriad of novel procedures into clinical…
Key points • Cytotoxic chemotherapy has not proven effective in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Sorafenib is the only approved agent for advanced, unresectable disease. • Current studies are evaluating a wide…
Key points • Properly identify the indications and goals for the procedure to guide selection of embolic material. • Become familiar with available embolic agents and common uses for each….
Outline Genetic Alterations in Cancer Mechanisms of Human Gene Mutation Single Base Pair Substitutions and Point Mutations Larger Deletions Insertions Duplications Inversions Translocations Cancer Epigenetics Genomic Imprinting and Cancer Genetic…
Outline Laparoscopic Surgery in Gynecologic Oncology Laparoscopic Surgical Staging of Gynecologic Malignancies Robotic Surgery in Gynecologic Malignancies Minimally Invasive Surgery Learning Curve Minimally Invasive Surgical Technique Positioning of the Patient…
Outline Germ Cell Tumors Classification Clinical Profile Staging Treatment Options Recurrences in Germ Cell Cancer Treatment Toxicity Dysgerminoma Endodermal Sinus Tumor (Yolk Sac Tumor) Embryonal Carcinoma Polyembryoma Choriocarcinoma Mixed Germ…
