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Prophylactic Surgery

Rifat Latifi editor Osman Nuri Dilek editor Selman Uranues editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Published:16th Mar '21

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This volume introduces the reader to the most important standards and principles of prophylactic surgery. After discussing the comparative effectiveness of screening in the treatment of hereditary cancer syndromes and evaluating genetic predisposition, the book moves on to address ethical, legal, social and cost-effectiveness dimensions of prophylactic surgery. With the aim of preventing hereditary predisposition syndromes, it also includes a chapter on the application of preventive surgery to all specific fields of surgery. Given its scope, the book will appeal to a broad readership, from experienced surgeons to students.

ISBN: 9783030668525

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512 pages

1st ed. 2021