Thyroid Surgery - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 3031311450 ISBN 13 : 9783031311451

Editeur : Springer International Publishing AG, 2023

Synopsis

This open access book on thyroid surgery has been authored by an international team of contributors who present a comprehensive understanding of both benign and malignant thyroid disorders. It also outlines an interdisciplinary approach to their surgical management that reflects the latest changes in surgical techniques. The book reviews the most up-to-date literature available on thyroid surgery and presents it in a concise manner for use in clinical practice. For each thyroid disorder, the book covers etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic and localization procedures, as well as surgical and non-surgical treatment options. The operating techniques and postoperative management are explained in detail, while the benefits, risks, controversial issues, and cost-effectiveness of each approach are reviewed. To aid in the understanding of complex information, the book features drawings and photographs.

Written in an easy-to-understand style, the book includes tablesand diagrams that highlight best practices and current guidelines, as well as self-assessment material at the end of each section. It serves as an ideal resource for all levels of surgical experience, from a practical reference for endocrine surgeons to a perfect companion for students and residents.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Mario Testini is Full Professor of General Surgery at the Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area, University of Bari, Italy, and Head of the Department of Surgery at the Policlinic of Bari. At the time of writng, he is the Vice-President of the Italian Society of Surgery, and serves as a referee for its scientific and research programs. He is the Past President of the United Italian Society of Endocrine Surgery, and of the Italian Society of Digestive Tract Pathology. He has extensive expertise in clinical and surgical research in endocrine surgery, with particular reference to thyroid and parathyroid diseases, as well as in digestive, general and emergency surgery, and surgical oncology. He has a long research track record that includes innovations in thyroidectomy technique, molecular determinants of biological aggressiveness of thyroid cancer and optimized treatment strategy for thyroid cancer. He collaborates internationally with referenced scientists in the field of thyroid and parathyroid research. He has authored over 1000 scientific contributions between national and international congresses and research articles, of which more than 200 in high-ranking, peer-reviewed medical journals, along with several book chapters in national and international general surgery textbooks.

Angela Gurrado is Associate Professor of General Surgery at the Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area, University of Bari, Italy, and Consultant General Surgeon at the Academic General Surgery Division, Policlinic of Bari. She has studied the application of advanced technologies, minimally invasive and robotic approaches to the treatment of endocrine, breast and gastrointestinal neoplasms and strategies to reduce post-thyroidectomy complications. Recently, her research has expanded to the gene expression profile in thyroid cancer. She has authored over 250 scientific contributions between national and international congresses and research articles, of which more than 90 in high-ranking, peer-reviewed medical journals, and has been author in national and international general surgery textbooks.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Springer International Publishing AG
• Date d'édition: 2023
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 3031311450
• ISBN 13: 9783031311451
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 200
• Éditeur: Testini Mario, Gurrado Angela
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