Current Concepts in Endometrial Cancer
This book comprehensively covers endometrial carcinoma, a type of gynecological cancer that is often overlooked but of great interest. Although the incidence of the disease is rapidly increasing, both per se and as part of familial cancer syndromes, there
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Current Concepts in Endometrial Cancer
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Current Concepts in Endometrial Cancer
Ranu Patni Editor
Current Concepts in Endometrial Cancer
Editor Ranu Patni Gynecologic Oncology Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital and Research Centre Jaipur India
ISBN 978-981-10-3107-6 ISBN 978-981-10-3108-3 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-981-10-3108-3 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017933280 © Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2017 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. The registered company address is: 152 Beach Road, #21-01/04 Gateway East, Singapore 189721, Singapore
This book is dedicated to all my patients who have provided me the incentive to write about the dilemmas in managing endometrial carcinoma. Dr. Sushila Kothari, my maternal aunt, deserves a special mention as she braved this disease very positively for almost twelve years after having been diagnosed in stage IV.
Preface
Of all gynecological malignancies, endometrial carcinoma is the most consistent in presentation, easy to diagnose and has a largely favorable outcome. At the same time, it has had a turbulent evolutionary journey and the most varied management protocols across institutions and individuals. Editing a book on this challenging topic has been a very satisfying experience. This book is a genuine venture to provide a comprehensive coverage of the “Cinderella” of gynecological cancers, i.e., endometrial carcinoma. All ten chapters in this book are written by well-known specialists having vast experience in the fields of gynecologic oncology, gynecology, pathology, etc. The experience of the authors reflects in their writing. Basics as well as current facts and evidence-based practices have been incorporated in each chapter. There is a full chapter on “minimally invasive surgery” which is fast becoming the preferred mode of treatment of this disease. The
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