Tumors of the Liver
. Ed(S): Pack, George T.; Islami, Abdol H.
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Paperback. Editor(s): Pack, George T.; Islami, Abdol H. Series: Recent Results in Cancer Research. Num Pages: 306 pages, 254 black & white illustrations, 1 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 17. Weight in Grams: 560.
The surgical resection of a major portion of the liver for cancer of this viscus has long been neglected. Although the first successful resection of a primary malignant tumor of the liver was performed by LUCKE in 1891, this pioneer effort failed to stimulate interest in the operative removal of hepatic neoplasms. Earlier surgeons were intimidated by the concept of the liver as a huge vascular sponge possessed of three intricate circulatory systems. To the fear of uncontrollable hemorrhage was added the supposed hazard of hepatic insufficiency following the removal of a large portion of an organ with so many ... Read more
The surgical resection of a major portion of the liver for cancer of this viscus has long been neglected. Although the first successful resection of a primary malignant tumor of the liver was performed by LUCKE in 1891, this pioneer effort failed to stimulate interest in the operative removal of hepatic neoplasms. Earlier surgeons were intimidated by the concept of the liver as a huge vascular sponge possessed of three intricate circulatory systems. To the fear of uncontrollable hemorrhage was added the supposed hazard of hepatic insufficiency following the removal of a large portion of an organ with so many ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
306
Condition
New
Series
Recent Results in Cancer Research
Number of Pages
306
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783642487323
SKU
V9783642487323
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99-15
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