50 Big Debates in Gynecologic Oncology

Author: Dennis S. Chi, Nisha Lakhi and Nicoletta Colombo

Global experts present thought-provoking debates on 50 topics in gynecologic oncology, one of modern healthcare's most controversial areas.

Presenting over 50 expertly argued debates in controversial areas of management of gynecologic cancers, each debate incorporates recent evidence and clinical trial data and includes global perspectives on management. Topics discussed include perioperative management, screening and prevention, surgical management, immunotherapy and radiation therapy

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Global experts present thought-provoking debates on 50 topics in gynecologic oncology, one of modern healthcare's most controversial areas.

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Highlighting over 50 hot topics where controversy exist in management of patients with gynecologic malignancy, this book presents expertly argued opinions for and against, incorporating current evidence and clinical trials outcomes. A diverse range of topics are included that pertain to several disciplines in gynecologic oncology, including surgical management of disease, medical oncology, immunotherapy, radiation therapy, as well as screening, preventive and palliative care. This book will be relevant to a diverse audience of practitioners and trainees including gynecologists, gynecological oncologists, surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and general medics. It will be a useful guide for practicing clinicians managing their patients, as well as a concise textbook for trainees and students preparing for examinations and board certifications in gynecologic oncology. Readers will gain an insight into topical controversies, critically evaluating the different sides to enhance their own clinical practice.

About the Author

Dennis S. Chi is the Ronald O. Perelman Chair in Gynecologic Surgery, Deputy Chief of the Gynecology Service, and Head of Ovarian Cancer Surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY. Nisha Lakhi is the Senior Director of Clinical Oncology and Director of Research at Richmond University Medical Center, Staten Island, NY. She lead her institution's Cancer Program with special emphasis on gynecologic oncology and cancer survivorship and recently received the national “40 under 40 Cancer Award (2019)”. Nicoletta Colombo is Professor of Gynecological Oncology, University of Milan-Bicocca. She was President of ESGO from 2011-2013, chair of the ESMO-ESGO-ESP consensus Conference on endometrial Cancer in 2016 and Chair of ESMO-ESGO Ovarian Cancer Consensus Conference in 2019. She is chair elect of ENGOT (2022-2024).