This is the most complete, authoritative reference work available on the newest developments in treating prostate cancer and benign hypertrophic hyperplasia. It contains more than 30 state-of-the-art contributions by world-class specialists covering every major topic in prostate cancer and BPH today. Several chapters deal with PSA for screening and prognosis and many present original new data from European studies not usually included in American texts.
This is an advanced reference and clinical text documenting the latest advances and current knowledge on all aspects of diagnosing and treating renal, bladder and prostate cancer. It contains 33 original, new chapters by high-level experts in urology, oncology, endocrinology, immunohematology, and pathology from leading medical centers in the United States and Europe. Their contributions provide essential updates on today's most intensely researched and debated issues in renal, bladder and prostate cancer. These include molecular genetics, organ-sparing surgery, tumor nephrectomy, metastatic renal cell carcinoma, gene therapy, optimal strategies for early detection, accuracy of grading, avoiding aggressive treatment when unneeded, advances in radiotherapy, minimal invasive treatment alternatives, endocrine treatment, androgen monotherapy, quality of life issues, new approaches to drug development, intravesical chemotherapy, adjuvant therapy, urinary cytokines as predictors, bladder preservation, orthotopic urinary diversion, systemic treatment, and contemporary approaches for chemotherapy. Massively referenced and fully indexed.
Prostate cancer is the most common tumor in men and Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) is the most commonly used diagnostic and tumor recurrence marker. Its use has been rising and the clinical value of the test is still hotly debated. This book provides valuable information about the clinical use of PSA and interpretation of test results. Advantages and limitations are being discussed extensively enabling the physician to apply PSA tests appropriately and to evaluate the results critically.
