Palliative surgery can greatly contribute to improving symptom control and quality of life for terminal cancer patients. Owing to the advanced stage of the disease, however, this type of surgery is also associated with significant morbidity and mortality. It is therefore important for surgeons to have a sound understanding of the medical and scientific background underlying treatment decisions in palliative surgery, a foundation that this book provides. The opening chapters examine the relationship between palliative medicine and palliative surgery and address general issues including pain management and anesthesiological considerations. The role of palliative surgery in a wide range of disease settings is then thoroughly explored, including detailed information on surgical techniques and their indications and outcomes. This book will be an invaluable resource for all who wish to learn more about the emerging role of palliative surgery.

Introduction

Palliative Medicine and Palliative Surgery - Two Worlds Collide?
Models of Care in Palliative Medicine
Pain Management in Palliative Surgery
Palliative Surgery - Psycho Social and Ethical Aspects
Anaesthesiological Considerations in Palliative Surgery
Palliative Surgery - Maxillofacial
Palliative Surgery - Neurosurgery
Palliative Surgery - ENT
Palliative Surgery - Lung and Mediastinum
Palliative Surgery - Oesophagus
Palliative Surgery - Stomach
Palliative Surgery - Pancreas
Palliative Surgery - Biliary Tract/Liver
Palliative Surgery - Small Bowel
Palliative Surgery - Large Bowel and Rectum
Palliative Surgery - Urology
Palliative Surgery - Gynaecology
Palliative Surgery - Endocrine/Thyroid
Palliative Surgery - Breast
Palliative Surgery - Orthopaedic/Trauma
Palliative Surgery - Medical Oncology Considerations
Palliative Surgery - Radiation Oncology Consideration
Palliative Care - Radiological Interventions
Palliative Care - Gastroenterological Interventions.