Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery

Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery: Volume 1, Section 1: Breast. Presented by the American College of Surgeons and the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology, the first comprehensive, evidence-based examination of cancer surgery techniques as standards distills the well-defined protocols and techniques that are critical to achieve optimal outcomes in a cancer operation.  This unique, one of a kind collaboration between the American College of Surgeons and the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology focuses on best practices and state-of-the-art methodologies.  Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery clearly describes the surgical activities that occur between skin incision and skin closure that directly affect cancer outcomes.  Key Features Quickly grasp the proper technical elements of a cancer operation through clear, practical text. Benefit from careful analysis of the best evidence available in the literature, gathered here to create the highest quality standards. Learn from experts drawn from diverse groups including the American College of Surgeons, the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology, the National Cancer Institute Cooperative Groups, and the Commission on Cancer.