This unique book presents a series of concisely written technical notes on common procedures in surgical oncology. Each operation is illustrated with pictures framing precise technical points. The book is accompanied by a -ROM that includes video clips of the procedures.Written by top European experts, this volume will provide an invaluable resource for young surgical oncologists to familiarize with technical details, develop a critical approach and expand their surgical skills. It will also be a useful source of reference for medical oncologists, radiologists, radiotherapists and nurses, as well as final-year medical students.Contents:Breast Reconstructive Techniques (F Brenelli et al.)Total Thyroidectomy (N O'Higgins)Neck Dissection for Thyroid Cancer (J Betka et al.)Transhiatal Esophagectomy (J J B van Lanschot et al.)Stenting Gastro-Oesophageal Tumours (E M L Verschuur et al.)Atypical Liver Resections of Colorectal Metastases (B Ardnor & P Naredi)How to Make a Good Stoma (R Phillips & S Phillips)Technical Notes on TME for Rectal Cancer (B J Heald)Pelvic Exenteration for Rectal Cancer (K Havenga & T Wiggers)Local Treatment for Primary Melanoma (O E Nieweg)Ilioinguinal Dissection for Melanoma (A Testori & M Zonta)and other papersReadership: Oncologists, surgeons, radiotherapists, surgical oncologists, nurses and final-year medical students.