Management of Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer

Management of Upper Gastrointestinal Canceris a comprehensive summary of all topics associated with cancer of the esophagus and stomach. All the advances in understanding and changes in optimal management of recent years are summarised with up-to-date references. The contributor list is outstanding, including many world authorities on upper gastrointestinal cancer and its management. Presents a summary of the state of knowledge of upper gastrointestinal cancers Surgical strategies of Japanese and Western centres are discussed Combined multimodality therapy is fully evaluated Highlights avoidance of surgical complications Covers key issues such as palliation, quality of life and premalignant states