Transoral Laser Microsurgery of Benign and Malignant Lesions

• 15 juli 2015
• 9783132581418

Samenvatting:

Edited by renowned experts, with contributions from leading authorities, this book provides comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of TLM for the treatment of benign lesions and malignant tumors of the oral cavity, pharynx, and larynx.

Key Features:

• Accompanied by more than 300 exceptional illustrations
• Detailed descriptions of the surgical techniques for the different anatomical locations
• Tips and tricks for improving exposure
• Discussions of potential complications, their incidence, and prevention and management
• Results of oncological outcomes, survival rates, organ preservation rates, and complication rates for each anatomical subsite, and also comparable results with alternative treatment modalities
• Advice on postoperative management, rehabilitation, and adjuvant therapy

This state-of-the-art book is an invaluable resource for surgeons because it covers not only the equipment and surgical aspects but, very importantly for decision making, it also provides site-specific evidence for the use of TLM in the treatment of benign disorders and malignant disease, even at advanced stages.