Pancreatic Cancer

Table of Contents

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   Book Overview
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   Chapter 1 Molecular Epidemiology
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   Chapter 2 The Molecular Biology of Pancreatic Cancer
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   Chapter 3 Molecular Markers as a Tool for the Early Diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancer
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   Chapter 4 Cell Signaling Pathways in Pancreatic Cancer
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   Chapter 5 Epithelial Stem Cells in Pancreatic Regeneration and Neoplasia
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   Chapter 6 Inherited Pancreatic Cancer Syndromes
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   Chapter 7 Pancreatic Cancer: Radiologic Staging
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   Chapter 8 Endoscopic Diagnosis and Staging: Endoscopic Ultrasound, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
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    Chapter 9 Laparoscopic Staging
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    Chapter 10 Whipple Procedure: 1935 to Present
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    Chapter 11 Regional Lymph Node Dissection for Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
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    Chapter 12 Pylorus Preservation versus Standard Pancreaticoduodenectomy: Oncologic Controversies
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    Chapter 13 Vascular Resection and Reconstruction for Localized Pancreatic Cancer
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    Chapter 14 Techniques for Biliary and Pancreatic Reconstruction After Pancreaticoduodenectomy
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    Chapter 15 Transduodenal Local Resection for Periampullary Neoplasms
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    Chapter 16 Distal Pancreatectomy for Pancreatic Cancer
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    Chapter 17 Risks of Perioperative Mortality with Pancreaticoduodenectomy
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    Chapter 18 Endoscopic Palliation for Locally Advanced and Metastatic Disease: Biliary and Duodenal Stents
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    Chapter 19 Celiac Plexus Block Versus Systemic Opioid Medication in the Management of Pancreatic Cancer Pain
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    Chapter 20 Postoperative Adjuvant Therapy: Past, Present, and Future Trial Development
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    Chapter 21 Preoperative (Neoadjuvant) Therapy for Resectable Adenocarcinoma of the Pancreas
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    Chapter 22 European Adjuvant Trials
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    Chapter 23 Adjuvant Regional Infusion Therapy
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    Chapter 24 Adjuvant Regional Infusion Therapy
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    Chapter 25 Adjuvant Regional Infusion Therapy
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    Chapter 26 Intraoperative Radiation for Pancreatic Cancer
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    Chapter 27 Conformal Radiation Therapy in Pancreatic Cancer
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    Chapter 28 Radiation Sensitizers, Fractionation Schedules, and Future Clinical Trials
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    Chapter 29 Cytotoxic Chemotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer: Past, Present, and Future
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    Chapter 30 Animal Models of Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
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    Chapter 31 Strategies for Gene Therapy
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    Chapter 32 Photodynamic Therapy and Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer
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    Chapter 33 Vaccine Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer
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    Chapter 34 Antiangiogenic Strategies in Pancreatic Cancer
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    Chapter 35 Role of Matrix Metalloproteinase Inhibition in the Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer
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    Chapter 36 Regulation of Pancreatic Cancer Growth by Gastrointestinal Hormones: A Clinically Useful Strategy?
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    Chapter 37 Farnesyltransferase Inhibitors: Biological Considerations for Future Therapeutics
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    Chapter 38 Novel Therapeutic Targets for Drug Development