Surgical Endocrinology

Surgical Endocrinology presents the fundamentals and practical application of the subject matter. It discusses the molecular background and physiology of the endocrine systems. It addresses the legal aspects of endocrine surgery such as duty of care, and breach of such duty. Some of the topics covered in the book are the principles of endocrine surgery; molecular structures of organisms; physiology of endocrine system; multiple endocrine neoplasia and molecular genetics; non-surgical management of pituitary tumors; assay formulations and automation technology; syndrome of ectopic hormone production; and anesthesia for pituitary surgery. The classifications of endocrine problems for pregnant women are fully covered. The definition and symptoms of thyrotoxicosis are discussed in detail. The text describes in depth the different histological imaging methods. The anatomy and surgery of anterior pituitary are completely presented. A chapter is devoted to the classification of pituitary adenomas and other tumours. The book can provide useful information to surgeons, doctors, students, and researchers.

ContentsContributors Preface GlossaryPart 1 Introduction 1. The Principles of Endocrine Surgery 2. The Molecular Basis of Endocrinology 3. The Physiology of the Endocrine System 4. Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia and Molecular Genetics 5. Modern Techniques of Hormone Measurement and their Interpretation 6. Paraendocrine Syndromes 7. Anesthetic Considerations In Endocrine Surgery 8. Endocrine Problems in Pregnancy 9. Modern Histological Imaging Methods 10. Legal Aspects of Endocrine Surgery Part 2 Pituitary Syndromes 11. Imaging of the Pituitary 12. Surgical Pathology of the Pituitary Gland 13. Non-Surgical Management of Pituitary Tumors 14. The Management of Pituitary Adenomas by Yttrium-90 Interstitial Irradiation 15. Surgery of Pituitary Tumors Part 3 Thyroid 16. Management of Simple and Non-Toxic Goitre 17. Imaging of the Thyroid 18. Surgical Pathology of the Thyroid 19. Surgical Anatomy of the Thyroid Gland and the Technique of Thyroidectomy 20. Surgery of Thyroid Cancer 21. Thyroid Lymphoma 22. Medullary Carcinoma of the Thyroid 23. The Radiotherapy and Management of Thyroid Tumors 24. Medical Aspects of Thyroid Disease 25. Management of Thyroid Eye Disease 26. Management of the Damaged Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Following Thyroid Surgery Part 4 Parathyroid Disease 27. Calcium and Bone Metabolism 28. The Medical Management of Hypercalcaemia 29. Imaging of the Parathyroids 30. Indications For Surgery In Secondary Hyperparathyroidism 31. Surgical Pathology of the Parathyroids in Primary and Secondary Hyperparathyroidism 32. Surgery of the Parathyroids Part 5 Adrenal 33. Phaeochromocytoma and Related Tumors 34. Syndromes of Corticosteroid Excess 35. Imaging of the Adrenals 36. Surgical Pathology of the Adrenal Cortex and Medulla 37. Surgical Anatomy and Surgery of the Adrenal Glands 38. Neuroblastomas 39. Masculinizing and Feminizing Syndromes Part 6 Endocrine Tumors of the Gut 40. Diagnosis and Medical Management of Gastroenteropancreatic Tumours 41. Surgical Aspects of Carcinoid Tumors 42. Surgery of Endocrine Tumors of the Pancreas 43. Imaging Endocrine Tumors of the Gut 44. Management of Secondary Endocrine Tumors of the Liver 45. Surgical Pathology of Endocrine Tumors of the Alimentary Tract Part 7 Tests 46. Some Commonly Used Endocrine Diagnostic TestsIndex