Minimally Invasive and Functional Therapy of Breast Tumors

Author: Luo Chengyu
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: This book consists of 12 chapters, combining the latest research findings and clinical experiences in minimally invasive treatment technologies for breast tumors in recent years. It comprehensively and systematically introduces the trends in minimally invasive functional treatment of breast tumors, the diagnosis of breast tumors, laparoscopic breast surgery, breast-conserving surgery, and surgical techniques such as axillary lymph node dissection via mammary cavity laparoscopy. It also covers sentinel lymph node biopsy for breast cancer, the application of endoscopic ductoscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of nipple discharge, neoadjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer, radiotherapy after breast-conserving surgery, other minimally invasive or non-invasive treatments for breast cancer, and psychological treatment methods. To enhance the readability and clinical guidance of the book, it is written from a practical operational perspective, providing many valuable image materials, especially clear and detailed photographs of applied anatomy and surgical procedures. The book is richly illustrated, highly practical, and suitable for general surgeons, breast surgeons, and researchers in related specialties.