Advances in Peritoneal Surface Oncology (Recent Results in Cancer Research)

This book reviews current research in peritoneal malignant dissemination, from its pathogenesis and molecular mechanisms to the latest clinical trials. The book covers the essentials of perioperative intraperitoneal chemotherapy and modern histopathological assessment of peritoneal surface malignancy. The book’s historical perspective on the unfolding of new knowledge points the way for future research. Contributors include leading experts, among them the pioneers who gave birth to this new era in oncology.